Dr. Agi Denes is a highly experienced cosmetic chemist and scientist with over 19 years in the field where she brought to life novel personal care product lines situated at the intersection of science, beauty, and wellness. 

A skilled businesswoman with extensive practice in business and interdisciplinary cosmetic science fields, she obtained her BS/MS degrees in Physical-Chemistry, followed by a second MS and a Ph.D. from University of Wisconsin, Madison. She completed her MBA degree in 2019. 

Dr. Denes has an exceptional interdisciplinary technical expertise across product formulation, innovation, technical marketing, claims design and validation, testing and safety substantiation, regulatory compliance and quality. She is using her passion to create unique, high-quality cosmetic products rooted in science and technology, considerate about the environment, and meeting consumer’s values. Her areas of formulation expertise include cosmetics/personal care/OTC/beauty products for all product categories (skin care, color category, toiletries, fragrances). 

Dr. Denes has successfully built and implemented numerous strategies for new product design and development to meet contemporary consumer needs.

Currently a consultant in the Beauty Industry, Dr. Denes most recently served as Chief Scientific Officer for JAFRA Cosmetics, where she played a strategic role in setting and achieving scientific goals for the company, through vision and leadership across a global R&D, Innovation, and Product Development. Past roles in the cosmetic field included R&D Director and Manager for Skin Care Formulation teams.

Serving on the 2023 Society of Cosmetic Chemists Committee on Scientific Affairs  (COSA)

She is a member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC), Independent Beauty Association (IBA), Beauty Industry West (BIW).