Eileen Kim
Head of US Innovation and Research CHANELEileen Kim is the Head of US Innovation and Research Prospective Team of CHANEL. In her current role, she leads the US team of scientists and chemist that develop makeup, skincare and toiletry innovations and products for CHANEL worldwide.
Eileen Kim has spent the last 25 years working in cosmetic science. Prior to Chanel, she worked for 13 years in various research and managerial positions at L’Oréal, in both the US and in France. At L’Oréal, she developed color cosmetics, skincare and toiletries products, for brands such as Lancôme, Maybelline, L’Oréal, Ralph Lauren, Garnier and Kiehl’s. She also spent two and a half years working in the L’Oréal Research and Development headquarters in Paris.
Her educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Seton Hall University and a Master’s of Cosmetics & Fragrance Marketing and Management from Fashion Institute of Technology.
In addition to her focus in cosmetic science, she is a state board licensed Cosmetologist in the state of New Jersey, a state board licensed Esthetician in the state of New York and is certified in Makeup Artistry from Make-up Designory, NYC.
