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Stalin S.

Stalin S.

Cosmetic Product Formulator | Regulatory Compliance Expert

Chemical Engineer | Cosmetic Formulator | Regulatory Compliance Specialist | Database Builder ⭐⭐⭐ Recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award for exceptional performance throughout the Certificate in Cosmetic Regulatory Essentials. I’m a Chemical Engineer with 10+ years of experience in cosmetic formulation, regulatory compliance, product development, manufacturing, and technical documentation. I help brands develop stable formulations, meet global cosmetic regulations, and build organized ingredient databases that streamline compliance. My background spans R&D, manufacturing operations, regulatory review —giving clients a rare combination of technical depth + documentation accuracy + formulation expertise. 🌿 Core Services Cosmetic & Household Formulation • Developed 100+ personal care products: body wash, shampoo, conditioner, styling creams/gels, pomades, lip balms • Created pet care products • Formulated household cleaners: disinfectants, detergents, dishwashing liquids, all-purpose cleaners • Built industrial cleaning formulas: metal cleaners, degreasers, car wash concentrates, CIP cleaners, acid/alkali detergents • Developed architectural coatings, thermal-insulating paint, solvent-based decorative coatings Regulatory Compliance (ASEAN • EU • US • AU • South Africa • MERCOSUR • IFRA) • Reviewed 1,000+ ingredient regulatory records • Formula compliance checks (banned/restricted lists, allergens, usage limits) • Label and INCI compliance across multiple regions • Screen ingredients against Retailer's Restricted Substance List or Clean Beauty Program Ingredient Database Building & Automation • Builds regulatory ingredient databases (Sheets/Excel) • Collaborates with data engineers in automating compliance tagging, restrictions logic, and classification • Creates structured templates for faster approval workflows Technical Documentation & Manufacturing Support • Writes SDS, TDS, labels, technical sheets • Supports process optimization, production troubleshooting, and procedure development ✔️ Why Clients Choose Me • Strong technical + regulatory background • Fast and accurate output • Clear communication of complex information • Detailed, clean, and well-structured documentation • Ability to support all stages: formulation → compliance → documentation → database building

🇵🇭Mangatarem, Philippines$40/hr100% JSS5.00 (44)Since May 2018

Earnings and projects

MRR
$2.4k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#17,299 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#1,527 / 56.3k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $15k

Total earnings
$307k

Billed in all: $317k

World#7,387 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#350 / 56.3k
Per project
$6.7k

$15k in the last 6 months

World#25,627 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#6,113 / 56.3k
Projects, last 6 months
1
0% fixed100% hourly
World#128,092 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#14,297 / 56.3k
Projects in all
46

Across 55 contracts

58% fixed42% hourly
World#66,421 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#4,612 / 56.3k

Earnings, last 30 days

$317kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$310k$315k$320k$325kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 2% in Chemistry

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. 3Cosmetic Raw Materials80 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #1Top 4%
  2. #6Cosmetics230 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #1Top 3%
  3. #8Product Formulation215 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #2Top 4%
  4. #10Chemistry556 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #1Top 2%
  5. #11Data Science Consultation188 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #1Top 6%
  6. #14Production Planning333 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #2Top 4%
  7. #18Scientific Research852 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #1Top 2%
  8. #22Manufacturing & Construction364 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #3Top 6%