Skin Care
A complete platform for biometric, spectroscopic, instrumental, clinical, and image-analysis studies. Our methods assess hydration, oiliness, the skin barrier, firmness, elasticity, wrinkles, pores, acne, hyperpigmentation, microcirculation, and other essential attributes for cosmetic product validation.
We also conduct performance studies for makeup, hair care, nails, and eyelashes, combining objective data with consumer perception to support relevant, reliable claims grounded in real use. The area uses biometrics, spectroscopy, microscopy, thermography, and image analysis.
Efficacy for Skin, Nails, Eyelashes and Makeup
Skin
- Hydration
- Wrinkles
- Oiliness
- Skin barrier
Nails
- Strengthening
- Restoration
- Shine
- Wear
Eyelashes
- Growth
- Volume
- Curl
- Water resistance
Makeup
- Wear
- Lip definition
- Matte effect
Skin
Beyond traditional efficacy testing: integrating longitudinal skin data to advance the scientific assessment of skin longevity.
Skin Longevity
- Clinical assessment of skin longevity through image analysis.
Wrinkles & Fine Lines
- Assessment of wrinkle reduction efficacy through image analysis.
- Assessment of wrinkle and fine line reduction using expert clinical grading and consumer self-assessment.
Skin Firmness, Elasticity & Collagen
- Assessment of skin firmness and elasticity by cutometry.
- In vivo assessment of increased collagen synthesis by diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS).
Eye, Lip & Eyelash Care
- In vivo assessment of reduced drooping eyelids through image analysis.
- In vivo assessment of reduced under-eye swelling through image analysis.
- In vivo assessment of lip restoration through image analysis.
- In vivo assessment of eyelash growth through image analysis.
Skin Barrier & Protection
- Assessment of skin hydration and barrier function by corneometry and transepidermal water loss (TEWL) measurements.
- Assessment of skin barrier strengthening by transepidermal water loss (TEWL) measurement.
- In vivo assessment of stratum corneum lipid organization and skin barrier strengthening by FTIR/ATR spectroscopy.
- Assessment of skin barrier protection against friction-related damage through TEWL measurements.
Pigmentation & Brightening
- Assessment of melasma reduction and lightening through image analysis.
- Assessment of changes in melasma appearance using expert clinical grading and consumer self-assessment.
- Assessment of melasma lightening by colorimetry.
- Assessment of melasma lightening by mexametry.
- Assessment of underarm lightening by mexametry.
- In vivo assessment of reduced under-eye hyperpigmentation through image analysis.
Oil Control, Acne & Pores
- Assessment of reduced facial skin oiliness by sebumetry.
- Assessment of the reduction of enlarged pores through image analysis.
- Assessment of the anti-acne effect through image analysis.
- Assessment of anti-acne efficacy using expert clinical grading and consumer self-assessment.
Skin Texture, Renewal & Cleansing
- In vivo assessment of cell renewal by colorimetry.
- Assessment of the skin-cleansing effect through image analysis.
Skin Hydration
- Assessment of skin hydration by corneometry.
- Assessment of skin hydration by infrared spectroscopy (FTIR/ATR).
Body Contouring & Cellulite
- Assessment of reduced body measurements through image analysis.
- Assessment of reduced signs of gynoid lipodystrophy through analysis of skin roughness.
Microcirculation & Thermal Effects
- Assessment of improved blood microcirculation by infrared thermography.
- In vivo assessment of the thermal effect of cosmetic products through image analysis.
Scalp & Hair Care
- Assessment of reduced scalp oiliness by sebumetry.
- Assessment of scalp changes through biometric measurements.
- Assessment of scalp changes through microphotography.
- Assessment of scalp changes by infrared thermography.
- Assessment of the anti-dandruff effect through image analysis.
- Assessment of hair product performance through tests in a hair salon.
Product Performance & Consumer Experience
- Assessment of shaving product efficacy through sensory analysis of perceived efficacy.
- Assessment of packaging efficiency and in-use yield.
Nails
- In vitro assessment of nail polish adhesion.
- In vitro assessment of nail shine.
- In vitro assessment of nail strengthening.
- In vitro assessment of substance permeation through nails.
- In vitro assessment of nail restoration effects.
- In vitro assessment of nail drying.
- In vivo assessment of nail lightening.
- In vivo assessment of nail restoration.
- In vivo assessment of reduced cuticle growth.
- In vivo assessment of nail polish wear.
Eyelashes
- In vivo assessment of eyelash lengthening and volume.
- In vitro assessment of eyelash lengthening and volume.
- In vivo assessment of eyelash curl.
- In vivo assessment of eyelash growth.
- In vitro study of mascara water resistance through image analysis.
Makeup
Makeup performance and efficacy
- Assessment of the makeup-removal effect through image analysis.
- In vivo assessment of lip definition by image analysis.
- In vivo assessment of lipstick wear through image analysis.
- In vivo assessment of facial makeup wear through image analysis.
- In vivo assessment of the optical blurring effect through image analysis.
- In vivo assessment of the matte effect of makeup through image analysis.
Multifunctional makeup: additional skin benefits
- Assessment of skin firmness and elasticity using cutometry.
- Assessment of skin hydration using corneometry.
- Assessment of skin hydration using infrared spectroscopy (FTIR/ATR).
- Assessment of parameters related to hydration and skin barrier function using corneometry and TEWL (transepidermal water loss).
- Assessment of the reduction in facial skin oiliness using sebumetry.