Beauty Advisor | Upto $70/hr Remote

Mercor; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading beauty consultancy is seeking a Health & Beauty Expert to evaluate skincare, makeup, and haircare products as an independent contractor. This flexible, project-based role allows you to work remotely while providing clear, objective consumer guidance. Ideal candidates have retail experience or a strong personal passion for beauty products. Compensation ranges from $40 to $70 per hour depending on expertise.

Qualifications

• Must have a hands-on background in beauty retail or salon work.
• Proven ability to write concise product recommendations.
• Comfortable with cross-shopping and evaluating prices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate beauty products based on ingredients and formulations.
• Write clear recommendations with pros and cons.
• Assess inclusivity across skin tones and types.

Skills

Retail experience

Ability to evaluate products objectively

Inclusive mindset

Writing clear recommendations

Job description

This range is provided by Mercor. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $70.00/hr

Company Introduction
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Role Overview

• Position: Health & Beauty Expert – Independent Contractor, Remote
• Flexible weekly commitment; short-term, project-based opportunity
• Identify high-quality skincare, makeup, haircare, and fragrance products. Provide reliable, inclusive consumer guidance within AI systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate beauty products using ingredient lists, formulation quality, shade/undertone fit, and hair type/texture suitability.
• Write concise, objective recommendations with links, specs, pros/cons, and clear “who this is for.”
• Compare options across price tiers and retailers; highlight value picks and premium standouts.
• Assess inclusivity across tones, textures, and sensitivities; avoid medical/therapeutic claims and note safety considerations.
• Produce structured comparisons and brief buyer’s guides that reflect real-world use cases.
• Review and refine AI-suggested product picks; correct, annotate, and add missing context where needed.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• Hands-on background: retail experience (e.g., Sephora/Ulta), salon/MUA/esthetician work, beauty editorial, or a serious enthusiast track record.
• Proven ability to evaluate products objectively and write clear, concise recommendations.
• Comfortable cross-shopping across retailers and price tiers; fluent with linking, specs, and balanced pros/cons.
• Inclusive mindset with sound judgment around claims and safety (no medical/therapeutic claims).

Preferred Qualifications

• Nice to have: state license (esthetician/cosmetologist), fragrance taxonomy knowledge, textured-hair expertise.

Engagement Details

• $40–$70/hour (USD), depending on demonstrated expertise and depth of work
• Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect
• Independent contractor classification; set your own hours
• Remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule
• Short-term and project-based, with potential for ongoing work

Application Process

• Submit your resume to get started
• Complete a short 20-minute AI interview
• Optional: one-question form to highlight your expertise (especially useful for serious enthusiasts without direct professional experience)
• Mercor will follow up with next steps based on project availability

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]