CCS AT AIF
Location: UC IRVINE
Date: 09/22/25
Time: 11AM - 4PM
Hello everyone! 🌱
The Cosmetic Chemist Society (CCS) at UCI is back, and we’re thrilled to kick off a brand-new year with you!
📍 Visit us at AIF (Booth G317) and at the Dean’s Welcome on Monday, September 22nd to learn more about CCS, our upcoming events, and how to get involved.
For returning members, our general meetings will be held on Tuesdays at 5:00 PM. 🧪🤍
Stay tuned for more updates and exciting opportunities to explore the science and creativity behind cosmetics. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Hope to see you all there
Contact Us: ccsatuci@gmail.com
WEEK 1:
FIRST GENERAL MEETING x GOOD MOLECULES
Location: NS2 2201
Date: 09/30/25
Time: 5:00 PM
Hello everyone! 🌟
CCS is back for another exciting quarter, and we’re starting strong with a special collab event with Good Molecules! Come join us next Tuesday to catch up on CCS updates, connect with fellow members, and learn more about the world of cosmetic chemistry.
All majors are welcome — whether you’re into science, skincare, or just curious about how beauty products are made! We can’t wait to see you there! 💄🤍
Contact Us: ccsatuci@gmail.com
WEEK 2:
SHIMMER BODY OIL WORKSHOP
Location: RH581
Date: 09/30/25
Time: 5:00 PM
✨ Shimmer Body Oil Workshop! ☀️
Get ready for a hands-on experience where you’ll learn how to formulate your very own shimmer body oil — right here at UCI! This week, we’re partnering with HERO COSMETICS for an event you definitely won’t want to miss! No lab experience required!
Admission:
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FREE for CCS members
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$10 for non-members (Venmo, Zelle, or Cash at the door)
🥼 Spots are limited!
RSVP now: CLOSED ✨
Stay tuned for more exciting events and future formulations! 🧪💫
Contact Us: ccsatuci@gmail.com
WEEK 3:
GUEST SPEAKER: ANNIE NGO
Location: NS2 2201
Date: 10/14/25
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
This week, we’re excited to welcome Annie Ngo, an R&D Chemist at Dermalogica, for an inspiring guest speaker event! Annie will be sharing her career journey in the cosmetic industry, along with insights into neuro-cosmetics and longevity-focused skincare.
Admission:
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FREE for CCS members
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$10 for non-members (Venmo, Zelle, or Cash at the door)
🥼 Spots are limited! RVSP asap!
RVSP link is attached at the bottom of this page!
Stay tuned for more exciting events!!
Contact Us: ccsatuci@gmail.com
WEEK 4:
SCC x CCS Nasrat
Location: NS2 2201
Date: 10/21/25
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Nasrat will be speaking about her experiences in the cosmetic industry, hair care innovation + giving us a LIVE DEMO of her formulations.
Details:
🌱Tuesday, October 21
📍NS2 2201
✨5:00 PM
Coffee cart and sandwiches will be provided at the event!
FREE for CCS Members
$10 for Non-members
RVSP link is below this tab
Contact Us: ccsatuci@gmail.com
WEEK 5:
Hair ConditionerFormulation Workshop
Location: RH581
Date: 10/28/25
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Hair Conditioner Formulation Workshop! 🧖♀️🫧
🫧 Join us for our hair conditioner formulation workshop this week! ~ A hands-on experience right here at UCI to learn how to formulate your own hair conditioner!
🌱 No Lab Experience Required!!
🎟️ Admission:
FREE ccs members
NON-Members: $10 (Venmo, Zelle, Cash @ the Door)
Contact Us: ccsatuci@gmail.com
WEEK 6:
Guest Speaker: Ariana Farina
Location: NS2 2201
Date: 11/4/25
Time: 5:00PM
GUEST SPEAKER EVENT: Ariana Farina! Come hear about her experience in the cosmetic chemist industry and about her topic: “What is regulatory?” 🧪
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🤍Ariana Farina is a regulatory and quality systems consultant and has over 20 years of experience in the industry! Farina is also the founder of Ariana Farina Consulting LLC!
🎟️ Admission:
FREE ccs members
NON-Members: $10 (Venmo, Zelle, Cash @ the Door)
RVSP link is below this tab
Contact Us: ccsatuci@gmail.com
WEEK 8:
L'Oreal Headquarter Tour
Location: 888 N Douglas St, Segundo, CA 90245
Date: 11/18/25
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This event will be a guided tour of the HQ, followed by a Presentation/Q&A session with L'Oreal professionals and members for the Research & Innovation team, where you'll learn about their career journeys, industry insights, and what it's like to work at L'Oreal. To wrap up the visit, a stop at the local L'Oreal Company Store. This is where attendees will receive an exclusive 50% discount!
🎟️ Admission:
$6 -- ccs members (priority)
NON-Members: $15 (Venmo or Zelle)
RVSP Closed!
Contact Us: ccsatuci@gmail.com
