Health & Beauty Expert

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI lab to engage Health & Beauty experts as independent contractors. You’ll identify high-quality skincare, makeup, haircare, and fragrance products and explain—clearly and objectively—why they’re good buys for a wide range of shoppers, from luxury to everyday value. Your expertise will help build reliable, inclusive consumer guidance within AI systems. This is a short-term, project-based opportunity with full flexibility to set your own hours. Key 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. 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). Nice to have: state license (esthetician/cosmetologist), fragrance taxonomy knowledge, textured-hair expertise. Requirements Remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule. Flexible weekly commitment; project flow may vary. Short-term and project-based, with potential for ongoing work. You control your methods and schedule; Mercor support team available for inquiries. Compensation & Contract Terms $40–$70/hour (USD), depending on demonstrated expertise and depth of work. Payments for services rendered issued weekly via Stripe Connect. Independent contractor classification; set your own hours. Scope and rates may vary by project. 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.