COMMITTING TO MEASURABLE SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH SCIENCE
CAROLINE NÈGRE
INTERNATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY & SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR , YVES SAINT LAURENT
Caroline Nègre is the International Scientific Director and Spokesperson for Yves Saint Laurent Beauté . As a woman in STEM , Nègre — who holds a Master ' s Degree in Biotechnology Engineering from École de Biologie Industrielle — is an expert in cosmetology , biology and botanicals . She is responsible for developing the formulas for YSL Beauté ' s best-selling products .
Her contributions to the formulation and development of skincare , from dermatological to luxury products , boosted her all the way to a role on the company ' s Skincare Scientific Advisory Board .
Before joining YSL Beauté , Nègre was the Global Brand Manager for Rousselot , a leading provider of bioactive ingredients for nutraceuticals , nutricosmetics and cosmetics , from 2007 to 2011 . She worked on several active ingredients for the raw material manufacturer , utilising her scientific expertise .
Nègre began her career in the beauty sector after earning her
Master ' s degree in 2000 as the International Product Manager for The Beauty Group , an OTC cosmetics and luxury cosmetic group best known for their Ingrid Millet and Bioscreen Brand . Then , she served one year as the Product Manager for Physiomins , a manufacturer of cosmetics , dietary supplements , and hyper protein products , until 2007 .
When she joined the L ' Oréal group , she came with more than a decade ’ s worth of experience in skincare . On top of YSL Beauté , Nègre has also been involved with Biotherm and Giorgio Armani Beauty brands throughout her L ' Oréal career .
The Ourika Community Gardens project and sustainability YSL Beauté is known to maintain compliance with the strictest cosmetic regulations globally , with the brand willing to go the extra mile to cater to consumers ' expectations and demands .
These days , the demands are usually ESG-related . In response to consumers ' anxiety about microplastics in 2014 , the brand stated a commitment to eliminating all plastic microbeads from its rinseoff products . sustainabilitymag . com 19