Kelly A. Dobos is a consultant cosmetic chemist and adjunct professor of cosmetic science at the University of Cincinnati. Kelly has over 20 years of expertise in developing both skin care and color cosmetic formulations working for notable companies like Bonne Bell, Purell, and Kao USA. She graduated from Oberlin College with a Bachelor's degree in chemistry and obtained a Master of Science in pharmaceutical sciences with an emphasis in cosmetic science from the James L. Winkle College (WCOP) of Pharmacy at the University of Cincinnati. She is a recent recipient of the GOLD (Graduate of the Last Decade) Distinguished Alumni Award from the WCOP. Kelly also holds an MBA from Cleveland State University.
Kelly is an inventor on 4 patents and has written numerous technical and educational articles for cosmetic science publications like Cosmetics and Toiletries and Personal Care Magazine. She has also served as a subject matter expert on cosmetic chemistry for consumer facing magazines like Allure and New Beauty in addition to news organizations like NPR, the Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal.