Liliya Bohdan

Founder @ VirtuGlow

About

Skin Scientist turned Serial Founder. I solve complex problems at the intersection of appearance, engineering, and skin science. My mission is to modernize the beauty industry through high-level engineering practices from Europe’s most innovative university (KU Leuven). Core Pillars: 1. Scientific Rigor: Leveraging a background in skin anatomy and acne pathogenesis to optimize how digital and physical products interact with the face. 🥇 Published 3 peer-reviewed research papers (6,000+ views). 2. Sustainability. Instead of driving consumption, I focus on optimizing routines. Test Your Cosmetics, proved the demand for personalized skincare diagnostics. 🥇 Test Your Cosmetics, my previous venture, proved the demand for beauty routine personalisation. 3. Efficiency. 8 years of professional makeup artistry allowed me to map the structural gaps in the cosmetics market — gaps we are now closing with digital technology. 🥇 I founded Beauty Party Box, which disrupts makeup education delivery. Why are we still using 20th-century grooming habits for a 21st-century digital presence? At VirtuGlow, we are codifying appearance science to make professional grooming a solved problem. The future of beauty is automated, sustainable, and scientific. Are you in?

Country

Belgium

City

Leuven

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Early-Stage Startups, Software Development, Laboratory Safety, Laboratory Techniques, Onshape, Single cell, Single Cell Sequencing, Multiomics, Computational Biology, Spatial multiomics, Process Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Java, Product R&D, Technological Innovation, Packaging Engineering, Research and Development (R&D), Product Innovation, Makeup consulting, Technical Presentations

Experience

Founder

VirtuGlow

2025-12 - Present · 10 mos

Professional appearance for the digital world.

Professional Makeup Artist

2017-7 - Present · 9 yrs 3 mos

Makeup Teacher, Blogger & Coach at Fashion Kids and Teens; BigFilm; Belarusian State University (BSU) Lyceum; Instagram @liliya.bohdan Taught 5+ masterclasses, 10+ coach-sessions, wrote 150+ educating posts and 40+ short videos; conceptualized makeup for runway, 200+ videos & photoshoots on 80+ models

Student Assistant (Chemistry Lab Sessions)

KU Leuven Faculty of Engineering Technology

2025-10 - 2025-12 · 3 mos

Leuven, Flemish Region, Belgium

Student teaching assistant during the Chemistry course laboratory sessions @ Campus Group T Logistic and administrative support for the organisation of lab sessions for Chemistry courses Preparing necessary materials for the performed experiments Guidance of students during experiments Ensure a safe and organised workflow for the students, helping them with complicated tasks

Research And Development Analyst

Hookd

2025-8 - 2025-12 · 5 mos

Leuven, Flemish Region, Belgium

I am involved in grip gel development. This product enhances friction between the athlete’s skin and sports equipment. While formulated for skin, the task requires a complete mindset shift from a cosmetic chemist. As an R&D intern, I don’t just look for new ingredients. I talk to users, analyse competitor formulations, test the samples and define direction for future investigation. This role has put all my well-rounded knowledge about skin chemistry at use. An internship for a first-year student sounds beyond uncommon for where I’m based. An internship where you can not only learn from experts, but also contribute to a truly revolutionary product - even more so. Learn more https://www.hookdofficial.com/

Research And Development Scientist

Aspilon Cosmetics

2025-8 - 2025-11 · 4 mos

Leuven, Flemish Region, Belgium

Foundation development. This is a color product of exceptional ambition that also has a strong social mission. An internship for a first-year student sounds beyond uncommon for where I’m based. An internship of your personal choice, 100% aligning with your skill set, aspirations (and schedule) - even more so. An internship where your experience is not questioned, but rather taken with great care and given room for creativity… No words needed to say that I’m proud to begin like this.

Student Welcome Support Team Member

KU Leuven

2025-8 - 2025-10 · 3 mos

Leuven, Flemish Region, Belgium

Helped organising a range of welcoming activities for the incoming international students @ Campus Group T. This is a part of my long-term commitment to mentorship and support of international students like myself.