Meet the visionary behind our journey: our founder

Meet Ivy Phung, a passionate cosmetic chemist and the heart and soul behind Artist of Chemistry.

With years of experience in the cosmetic industry, Ivy has not only honed her skills but also observed a critical need for change. Frustrated by the lack of transparency, commitment, communication and integrity among many small batch manufacturers, she decided to take matters into her own hands.

This frustration became the catalyst for the birth of Artist of Chemistry—a company dedicated to empowering small brands and guiding them through every phase of their journey. Ivy’s vision is to foster a new era of honesty, quality, and support within the cosmetics industry, and her unwavering commitment to this mission drives everything we do at Artist of Chemistry.

Ivy’s dedication to her work is matched only by her love for the outdoors. When she’s not formulating innovative cosmetics or supporting small brands, you’ll often find her out on Lake Ontario, taking her outrigger canoe out for a paddle. Family is the centre of her life and she cherishes every moment spend with her loved ones, including her two adorable dogs.

To stay connected with Ivy and the Artist of Chemistry community, we invite you to follow us on instagram or reach out via email. Feel free to join our journey towards a more transparent and supportive cosmetics industry.

A woman in a white lab coat standing in a scientific laboratory with laboratory equipment in the background.
A woman scientist wearing a white lab coat and blue gloves holding a small vial with a green liquid.
Two happy dogs, a fluffy white dog like a Samoyed and a curly-haired brown dog like a Goldendoodle, sitting side by side outdoors on grass.
A person outrigger canoeing on a body of water with a city skyline and the CN Tower in the background under a clear blue sky.