ABOUT THE MODERN CHEMIST

From pharmacy to lifestyle. From Brooklyn to your home.

What began in 2009 as a response to faceless chain pharmacies has grown into something far more intentional.

Carlos Urriola—pharmacist, founder, and the original Modern Chemist—opened our first store in Park Slope with a mission: to bring back expert advice, honest service, and a human connection to wellness.

One neighborhood at a time, The Modern Chemist evolved—adding curated beauty, design-forward essentials, and specialty retail experiences to its trusted pharmaceutical roots.

With locations in Park Slope, Gowanus, Dumbo, Williamsburg, and Manhattan’s Lower East Side, each store became its own neighborhood hub—carrying not just what customers need, but what they love: clean skincare, cult fragrances, everyday indulgences, and objects of thoughtful design.

And now, that vision lives online.

The Modern Chemist Online is our next chapter—our digital boutique for the design-loving, wellness-curious.

This evolution was made possible with the arrival of Fabrizia Zorzenon as Creative Director, whose vision helped shape the brand’s online identity—translating our boutique experience into a thoughtful, design-led digital space.

From cult-favorite brands like SuperGoop, Apotheke, and Marvis to small-batch finds and elevated home rituals, we’ve created an online experience that brings our boutique shelves to your screen.

Each product is handpicked for what it offers—clean ingredients, elevated aesthetics, and a moment of pause in your day. We ship with care, continuing the tradition of thoughtful service and community spirit.

Whether you’re here for your next skincare staple or simply browsing for something beautiful, know this:

You’re not shopping a store. You’re joining a story. One that’s rooted in neighborhood trust, curated with intention, and built to elevate the everyday.