Our Efficacy Research Laboratory has developed a full range of updated efficacy tests intended to substantiate, also with digital images, new product claims that the endless cosmetic innovation offers to consumers, from anti-age to anti hyper-chromic spots or anti-acne, from eyelashes extension, curling and volume effect to long lasting, no transfer, water resistance.
Face Care Test and Claim
Tolerability
Test | Claim |
Skin irritation potential evaluation through 48-hour Patch Test: - occlusive - open - fabric products | Dermatologically tested |
Hypoallergenicity forecast test thorough 72-hours patch test: - occlusive - open - fabric products | Hypoallergenic. Without common allergens. Dermatologically tested |
Comedogenicity | Non comedogenic |
Repeated Wash Test | Respects the skin barrier. Mild. For sensitive skin. Frequent use |
Tolerability under medical supervision (Dermatologist, Ophthalmologist) | Dermatologically tested. Ophthalmologically tested. Good skin tolerability/compatibility. Non irritant |
Fotopatch Test | Does not induce photoirritation |
Repeated-Insult Patch Test | Does not induce sensitization. Hypoallergenic. Without common allergens. Dermatologically tested |
Repeated application test | Dermatologically tested |
Het-Cam Test | Well tolerated by mucous membranes |
Efficacy
Test | Claim |
Hydration | Moisturizing. For dry skin |
Skin's deep hydration | Moisturizing. Deep moisturizing. For dry skin |
pH-metry | Respects physiological pH. Neutral, mild |
TEWL | Restoring. Soothing. Reparing. Stronger moisture barrier. Lenitive. For sensitive and atopic skin |
Colorimetry | Reduces dark spots, eye circles, couperose signs. No transfer. Lightening. Improves skin radiance. More even skin tone. Tanning |
Laser doppler flowmetry | Improves skin blood micro-flow |
Optical profile analisys with skin replicas | Smoothing. Reduces deep wrinkles and fine lines. Reduces the appearance of stretch mark. |
3D optical profile analysis with Primos | Smoothing. Reduces deep wrinkles and fine lines. Reduces the appearance of stretch mark |
Volume analysis with Primos | Plumping effect on lips. Reduces puffs and scars |
Eyelashes lengthening, volumising, curling after repeated application | +x% eyelashes length. +x% eyelashes volume. +x% eyelashes curl. |
WR evaluation of make-up | Water resistant and very water resistant |
Long lasting evaluation of make-up | Long lasting xx hours |
No-transfer evaluation of make-up | No-trasfer |
Glossy effect | Glossy skin |
Mattifying effect | Mattifying. Mat effect. |
Elasticity | Elasticizing. Firming. Tonifying. Nourishing |
Lightening efficacy (skin and spots) | Reduces dark spots. Improves skin radiance. More even skin tone. Brightening |
Cell renewal | Increases skin cell turnover. Exfoliating |
Efficacy of products for acneic skin | Adjuvant in the treatment of acne |
Anti pollution effect | Protects from air pollution |
Sweat-resistance of a colored product | Sweat-resistant |
Sensory Evaluation
Test | Claim |
Qualitative or Quantitative Sensory Analysis performed by panel of expert assessors |
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Subjective evaluation of consumers |
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In vitro
Test | Claim |
Evaluation of the enzymatic activity (collagenase, elastase and hyaluronidase enzyme) | |
Evaluation of the DNA protection | Protect DNA. |
Evaluation of the antioxidant activity | Antioxidant. |
Evaluation of the detox efficacy on human fibroblasts | Detox. |
Citotoxicity ealution (NRU or MTT test) | |
Evaluation of the skin irritation on a 3D model | Not irritant. |
Phototoxicity evaluation | Not phototoxic. |
Evaluation of the pro-sensitization effect | Not sensitizing. |
Anti-pollution evaluation | Anti-pollution. |
Anti-pollution evaluation of cleansing wipes (previously used in vivo) | Anti-pollution. |