Dr. Anke Hadasch will present ‘The World of Colour and Inclusivity’ at 13:30 on 18 September at the 35th International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) Congress in Cannes, France.
Anke Hadasch is Global Vice President Colour Science Métier at L'Oréal R&I, France
She has a PhD in bio-inorganic chemistry from the Laboratoire de Chimie de Coordination (CNRS) in Toulouse, and joined the L'Oréal group after her PhD.
With an innate passion for colour, make-up and beauty, Anke Hadasch has been working for the L'Oréal group for 25 years. Her motto: “Never Stop Exploring. Always Strive for Excellence. Reveal the Best in People.”
Before becoming head of the Colour Science Métier, Anke Hadasch held management positions in France, Japan and the USA, notably as head of make-up development and chief digital transformation officer.
An expert in cross-category colour science, Anke is now Global Vice President Colour Science Métier in Research & Innovation. Her mission: to create the most high-performance, inclusive and desirable colours for everyone, inspired by art, science and technology.
Leading an international team of 22 scientists, she defines the strategy and innovation roadmap for colour science across all product categories. Her department, a veritable crossroads of knowledge, initiates research programs to understand and decipher consumer desires by geography, culture and skin tone, and to anticipate future trends. She collaborates with universities, start-ups, suppliers and non-beauty industries to develop new concepts, technologies and raw materials.
Committed to inclusive beauty, Anke Hadasch spearheaded the development of a new skin colour classification system.
Based on an in-depth study of 3,000 women in seven countries (USA, Brazil, UK, Nigeria, India, China and Indonesia), this system defines six distinct skin coluor groups, providing a precise and objective framework for understanding the diversity of skin tones and developing cosmetics that appeal to a wider range of consumers.
Anke Hadasch is committed to raising awareness and educating about the science of colour, sharing her passion and knowledge with the world.
Abstract - The World of Colour and Inclusivity
Imagine a world where every colour of beauty is inclusive and powered by best-in-class colour science. Join us to discover the unique holistic approach by connecting art, science, and technology to create the best performing and most desirable colours for everyone.
We’ll provide an overview of the worldwide multicultural beauty studies on face, lips and hair enabling the colour creation that is inclusive by design. Unveiling disruptive and sustainable pigment technologies that deliver unprecedented vibrancy on all skin tones.
Delve into cognitive colour studies revealing the emotions of lip colours and learn how this research is augmenting lip colour formulation and personalization.
Gain insights into a data driven approach to develop predictive formulation algorithms and digital tools. Join this session and shape the future of beauty powered by colour science.
