Makeup Expert Witnesses

Chicago, Illinois

Dermatology, Occupational Medicine - Contact dermatitis, Allergy, Eczema, Acne, Rosacea, Melanoma, Alopecia, Hair loss, Skin cancer, Disability, Toxicology, Occupational health, Occupational injuries, Tattoo, Isotretinoin, Allergic contact dermatitis, Hair dye, Makeup, Shampoo, Metal allergy

I am an Associate Professor of Dermatology and Cancer Epidemiology at Northwestern University, with over six years of experience as a general dermatologist and specialist in patch testing. My clinical work centers on diagnosing allergic reactions to personal care products and occupational exposures. These include sensitivities to substances such as hair dye, cosmetics, shampoos, gloves, medications, jewelry, metal implants, tattoos, medical devices, and industrial chemicals. I frequently consult on cases involving occupational medicine and disability related to chemical allergies and toxicity. In addition to my focus on allergies, I also treat a wide range of dermatologic conditions including skin cancer, melanoma, hair loss, acne, rosacea, warts, hidradenitis suppurativa, psoriasis, and eczema. I currently serve on the Board of Directors for both the American Contact Dermatitis Society and the European Society of Tattoo and Pigment Research. I have acted as a site Principal Inves...

Teaneck, New Jersey

Warnings & Labels, Cosmetology - Skincare, Sunscreen, Cosmetics, Makeup, Personal Care, Clinical Testing, Claim Support, Marketing Claims, Product Label Claims, Product Labeling, FDA, GMP, GCP, Medical Devices

Brian is the Founder of Validated Claim Support, a world renknowned Clinical Research Company in Teaneck, New Jersey that has been operating since 2019. He is the Treasurer of the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists, and he has worked on multiple consumer actions as an expert witness in the Sunscreen and SPF space. Brian is a proven leader with substantial media experience. He has appeared in multiple international journalism pieces about clinical testing, and he was a whistle blower during the 2025 Australian Sunscreen Scandal. He has helped to bring down 2 different fraudulent testing institutions in his 17 years of experience. Some relevant media highlights are noted below: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC News) Why you shouldn’t count on SPF for all your sun protection https://www.cbc.ca/news/marketplace/spf-sunscreen-protection-9.7106878 Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC News) Former empl...