Founder

Founder and CEO of Vash Beauty Labs, a cosmetic chemist-led private label manufacturing company built to support indie beauty founders with customizable formulas and low minimum order quantities. With a BS in Biology, an MS in Biomedical Sciences, and currently pursuing an MS in Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design (expected Dec 2025), Karlene blends scientific rigor with industry insight. With over a decade of experience in cosmetic formulation and a career as a researcher in pharmaceutical marketing, she launched Vash Beauty Labs to fill a critical gap in the beauty industry: accessible, high-quality manufacturing for small and growing brands. Today, Vash offers ready-to-customize base formulas, R&D services, and small-scale production—helping founders bring their products to life without the barriers of traditional labs.