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Celebrating Mary Kay Scientist for Her Florence Wall Women in Cosmetic Chemistry Award

Dawn Burke-Colvin has more than 50 patents in her name

Celebrating Mary Kay Scientist for Her Florence Wall Women in Cosmetic Chemistry Award

Dawn Burke-Colvin has more than 50 patents in her name

Published 03-13-24

Submitted by Mary Kay

Quote from Dawn Burke-Colvin that reads "Honestly, I consider myself to be a scientist who happens to be a woman. I've always been curious, and a bit of a skeptic, so becoming a scientist was a perfect fit. I get to question everything and try to seek out the best way to solve problems; it's in my DNA."

Meet Dawn Burke-Colvin! Dawn is a Senior Principal Scientist on our R&D team and the inventor behind more than 50 patents, with an emphasis on skin care formulations. Dawn was recently awarded the Florence Wall Women in Cosmetic Chemistry Award by the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. The award recognizes a woman for significant accomplishments to the cosmetic industry through her technical contributions, leadership skills and business excellence. For Dawn, science was a natural fit and with more than 28 years of experience at Mary Kay, Dawn uses her knowledge to train and mentor other scientists. Congrats to Dawn on a well-deserved honor.

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Then. Now. Always. One of the original glass ceiling breakers, Mary Kay Ash founded her dream beauty brand in Texas in 1963 with one goal: to enrich women’s lives. That dream has blossomed into a global company with millions of independent sales force members in more than 35 countries. For 60 years, the Mary Kay opportunity has empowered women to define their own futures through education, mentorship, advocacy, and innovation. Mary Kay is dedicated to investing in the science behind beauty and manufacturing cutting-edge skincare, color cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and fragrances. Mary Kay believes in preserving our planet for future generations, protecting women impacted by cancer and domestic abuse, and encouraging youth to follow their dreams. Learn more at marykayglobal.com, find us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or follow us on Twitter.

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