THE BEAUTY ARCHITECT
Patricia Boland has nearly two decades of experience in the beauty and cosmetic industry. She is currently exhibiting that expertise within the Colorescience team as the vice president of research and development. Her vast experience in product development focuses primarily on the relationship between scientifically-proven ingredients and the aesthetic elegance of the final formulation. Prior to joining the Colorescience team, Boland spent much of her career at Laura Mercier Cosmetics, most recently serving as chief beauty director, where she worked closely with Mercier to develop iconic products that helped accelerate the brand growth and lead to its first acquisition.
"I love the brainstorming and research part of my job – the real reward comes from the feedback that a product has truly helped someone or even changed their life."
WHO I AM
1. PIVOTAL MOMENT IN MY CAREER
Being recognized as a trailblazing, female scientist in the industry by one of the nation’s leading dermatologists.
2. CAREER MILESTONE
Having my patent granted for Even Up! It was the first three-in-one treatment product I worked on at Colorescience and holds a special place in my heart.
3. GREATEST PERSONAL IMPROVEMENT
Self-forgiveness. I’ve always been incredibly critical of my own mistakes and, with age, I’ve learned the importance of letting go.
4. LARGEST SOURCE OF MOTIVATION
Brainstorming a new, perfect product and then not giving up until we’ve found a way to bring it to life.
5. HOW I START MY DAY
My most important morning ritual is a few minutes of cuddling with my kiddos. I need it even more than they do!
6. THE HOBBY I PREDICT I’LL TAKE UP AS A SENIOR
Influencer – I can’t wait to share all my favorite products and life hacks at 70!
ABOUT ME
My family means the world to me, so you can find us at the zoo, park, aquarium, or swim practice and I try to squeeze in pilates or spin as often as I can to keep up with them!
MY CREDENTIALS
- Chief product evaluator
- Master of positive vibes
- PhD in perfectionism
- Beauty sage
- SPF hypeman
- Formulation genius
CONNECT
Location
Houston, Texas
Phone
713-864-9554
Web
colorescience.com
TO THE FUTURE
Colorescience is such an innovative, scientifically-fueled brand with ground-breaking products. My two biggest goals are for us to continue creating and engineering formulations that deliver meaningful, real results to our partners and consumers, while also increasing brand presence across the physician channel.
OUR LEADING LINE
Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35
Colorescience
The innovative, and now best-selling, Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35 by Colorescience is clinically proven to immediately brighten dark circles, improving their appearance, as well as puffiness and fine lines, while offering SPF protection.
HOW I’M BREAKING THE MOLD
PURE INGREDIENTS
“For over 12 years, Colorescience has brought high-quality, dermatologist-backed, innovative products to the market. Using substantiated ingredients in their purest form, our new Sunforgettable Total Protection SPF line now offers protection from environmental stressors like pollution and HEV and infrared light, in addition to UVA and UVB rays.” Patricia Boland, Director of Product Development and Ideation at Colorescience
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