TW
Reviewed Aug 27, 2024
Not sure when I will receive my certificate for completing this course.
I wish they went more in-depth with the acne, and hyperpigmentation aspect of the course.
Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science
This course provides foundational knowledge of cosmetics, from historical context to modern industry practices, covering skin biology, raw materials, and formulation basics, with an added focus on the chemical composition of cosmetic products, the biological impact of cosmetics on skin health, and ethical implications of cosmetic science. This course now includes a deeper exploration of the chemical composition of cosmetic products, biological impacts on skin health, and ethical implications of cosmetic science to align with ACE Level 3 credit expectations.
Status: Regulatory Compliance
Status: Cultural Responsiveness
BeginnerCourse43 hours
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LO
Reviewed Aug 19, 2024
Very fundamental course yet insightful.i recommend for anyone looking to tow the cosmetic formulation path.
EM
Reviewed Apr 16, 2025
There are a lot of technical errors in the quizzes, but the information was very informative
LS
Reviewed Feb 13, 2025
The content and the instructors provided a great amount of valuable information, that was well presented and challenging.
TS
Reviewed May 20, 2024
really informative and easy to navigate the course!
MA
Reviewed Oct 12, 2024
it could be better when the trainer was talking about issues or some type of disease you could show visually, the photo or the video.
LP
Reviewed Feb 19, 2025
Although it's introductory course, it covers a lot of important basics. Great ?
VM
Reviewed Apr 7, 2025
New to the skincare and cosmetics world, this course was a great start to help me understand the foundations and future of the industry.
KK
Reviewed Nov 15, 2024
this course helps me to enhance my knowledge and it gave me an enthusiasm for my studies. thank you OLAY and Coursera.
A
Reviewed Jul 24, 2024
Excelente curso introductorio a la ciencia cosmética.
GA
Reviewed Feb 7, 2026
More than perfect, It was really helpful and insightful
JE
Reviewed Oct 12, 2025
This is a great course that's very informative and easy to follow! I enjoyed this course!
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Cindy-Jade
3.0
Reviewed May 7, 2024Hanna
3.0
Reviewed May 23, 2024No depth, poor structure, explanations are like for children
Lakshmipriya
5.0
Reviewed Sep 9, 2024I enjoyed doing this course a lot. It was very informative and i gained a lot of knowledge throughout this course. Thank you Coursera!
Leslea
5.0
Reviewed Feb 14, 2025The content and the instructors provided a great amount of valuable information, that was well presented and challenging.
Hanh
5.0
Reviewed Sep 29, 2024The course is very useful for beginners to learn about cosmetic science.
Ali
5.0
Reviewed Feb 4, 2025I have another account on Coursera with a larger number of courses that I got , And this is the first time for me to write a comment because, really this is the most courage that I benefited from from the first Module to the last Module really the amount of terrible information and all of this is only in the introduction I am very excited about the next
Fiona
5.0
Reviewed Dec 2, 2025Great course with clear information and great real world examples of use for this science. As a chemist but not focused on cosmetics and the skin, I can see this as being a high school course for those with minimal science background to get better educated as a consumer. As a chemist, it is a great start into more involved science for skin.
Caroline
5.0
Reviewed Aug 20, 2026I recommend this course for anyone who wants to start learning about cosmetic science. There are many topics yet the modules are organized and well thought of. The practical exercises and quizzes are there to measure how well you understand the topics. It's not easy and at the same time not difficult.
Diana
5.0
Reviewed Feb 17, 2025Este curso para mí ha sido una experiencia muy gratificante. Es conciso y claro. Además de proporcionar videos y lecturas fácilmente procesables, brinda material extra de mucha calidad. Lo recomiendo ampliamente para personas que desean conocer los fundamentos de la industria cosmética.
Luis
5.0
Reviewed Jul 4, 2025I am finding difficulty why would this course receive any less than a 5. It's beginner friendly, but it's so well put together and informative, well justified and its editing is beautifully inclusive. I looooved this course, thank you so much.
Lesly
5.0
Reviewed Jul 29, 2026It is a very interesting and professional course, it is fitting my objectives to work in combination with computer vision to help with skin problems.
Renee
5.0
Reviewed Dec 11, 2025Great foundation course that actually covers quite a lot! Really glad I took this class and will continue to the next course in the series.
Viviana
5.0
Reviewed Apr 8, 2025New to the skincare and cosmetics world, this course was a great start to help me understand the foundations and future of the industry.
Laura
5.0
Reviewed Feb 20, 2025This was a challenging and beneficial course that furthered my understanding of the the science of skincare and cosmetics.
Laurence
5.0
Reviewed Mar 24, 2026Very interesting, I learned a great deal, in bite sized chunks so it felt effortless. Great course with great teachers.
Kishani
5.0
Reviewed Nov 16, 2024this course helps me to enhance my knowledge and it gave me an enthusiasm for my studies. thank you OLAY and Coursera.
Laide
5.0
Reviewed Aug 20, 2024Very fundamental course yet insightful.i recommend for anyone looking to tow the cosmetic formulation path.
Anais
5.0
Reviewed Nov 13, 2024It was really interesting and i gained so much insight on the particular topic addressed in this course
Carme
5.0
Reviewed Apr 4, 2025Very interesting. I've learned a lot and I'm more aware of my skin and the cosmetics I use.
Jina
5.0
Reviewed Oct 13, 2025This is a great course that's very informative and easy to follow! I enjoyed this course!