Manessa Lormejuste is a beauty scientist and product developer, blending her passion and scientific expertise to create products that truly make a difference. Manessa has held roles at leading companies such as L’Oréal USA, FORMA, and Beautycounter. She started her career as a formulation chemist, working on award-winning hair color, hair care, and skin care products. Recently, Manessa established her own consulting firm, LORM·CO, in 2024 to continue delivering science-backed innovative products for a selected group of brands and founders. Manessa earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemical Biology and a Master of Business & Science in Personal Care from Rutgers University, forming the bedrock of her educational foundation. She is also the scientific advisor for MMARA, a budding #beautytech company aspiring to be a digital hair concierge for textured hair users. Notably, Manessa is regarded as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Beauty and was named a 2024 Top 30 Beauty Product Developer by Beauty Independent.