Site-specific wrinkle test
Analyzes wrinkle parameters at various sites using 3D Image Analysis to assess wrinkle improvement.
Wrinkle-functional products onlyDuration 4+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data
Skin elasticity test
Assesses skin elasticity per MFDS labeling/advertising substantiation guidelines.
Duration 2+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data
Skin elasticity fatigue test
Assesses elasticity fatigue through repeated skin contraction and stretching cycles.
Duration 2+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data
Skin elastic recovery test
Applies impact to the skin and measures pressure and rebound to assess elastic recovery.
Duration 2+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data
Pressure-mark recovery test
Assesses the recovery rate of marks created by various tools after a set period.
Duration 2+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face / forearm
Output Data, imaging
Skin flexibility test
Assesses skin flexibility via firmness measurement and subject-reported response.
Duration Single visit / 3+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data
Skin moisture test
Assesses skin moisture per MFDS labeling/advertising substantiation guidelines.
Duration Single visit / 1+ week
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data, imaging
Site-specific lifting test
Assesses lifting effect at various sites using moiré and 3D Image Analysis parameters.
Duration 2+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data, imaging
Skin density test
Assesses skin density using ultrasound imaging.
Duration 4+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data, imaging
Skin texture test
Analyzes skin roughness parameters (R-parameter) via 2D/3D Image Analysis to assess skin texture.
Duration Single visit / 2+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data, imaging
Skin flaking test
Applies and removes special tape at constant force and assesses the collected corneocyte amount.
Duration Single visit / 2+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data, imaging
Skin turnover cycle test
Stains corneocytes with a special reagent and analyzes the sample to assess the skin turnover cycle.
Duration 2 weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data, imaging
Skin pore test
Analyzes pore parameters via 2D/3D Image Analysis to assess skin pores.
Duration Single visit / 2+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data, imaging
Skin sebum test
Assesses skin sebum per MFDS labeling/advertising substantiation guidelines.
Duration Single visit / 2+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data
Skin barrier (TEWL) test
Assesses skin barrier function via TEWL measurement.
Duration 2+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data
Anti-aging test
Eligible for the claim when all five aging parameters — including wrinkles, moisture, elasticity and density — show significant improvement.
Duration 4+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data
Skin tone (brightness) test
Analyzes facial skin color to assess brightness, redness and yellowness.
Duration Single visit / 2+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data, imaging
Skin tone uniformity test
Analyzes high-resolution facial images to assess skin tone uniformity.
Duration 2+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data
Skin redness relief test
Analyzes facial skin color to assess redness relief.
Duration Single visit / 2+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data, imaging
Skin translucency test
Assesses skin translucency by measuring internal light reflection related to skin structure.
Duration Single visit / 2+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data
Skin radiance test
Assesses skin radiance by measuring surface light reflection related to skin structure.
Duration Single visit / 2+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data, imaging
Dark-circle test
Assesses dark circles per MFDS labeling/advertising substantiation guidelines.
Duration 8+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data, imaging
Skin melanin test
Assesses the skin melanin index using a melanin meter.
Duration 4+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data
Hyperpigmentation test
Assesses pigmented areas using 2D/3D Image Analysis.
Whitening-functional products onlyDuration 4+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data, imaging
Blackhead / whitehead test
Assesses blackheads using magnified imaging.
Duration Single visit / 1+ week
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data, imaging
Fine-dust cleansing test
Assesses fine-dust cleansing efficacy per MFDS labeling/advertising substantiation guidelines.
Duration Single visit
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Forearm
Output Data, imaging
General product cleansing test
Applies various makeup products, then assesses the cleanser's cleansing efficacy.
Duration Single visit
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data, imaging
Pore-debris cleansing test
Assesses cleansing of debris lodged in pores under controlled conditions.
Duration Single visit
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data, imaging
Dandruff test
Assesses dandruff improvement via scalp imaging, dandruff quantity, expert visual grading and subject self-assessment.
Duration 10+ weeks
Subjects 40+ subjects
Test site Scalp
Output Data, imaging
Scalp soothing test
Measures scalp redness to assess soothing effect.
Duration 4+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Scalp
Output Data
Scalp flaking test
Applies and removes special tape at constant force and assesses the collected corneocyte amount on the scalp.
Duration Single visit / 1+ week
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Scalp
Output Data, imaging
Scalp moisture test
Assesses scalp moisture per MFDS labeling/advertising substantiation guidelines.
Duration Single visit / 1+ week
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Scalp
Output Data
Scalp water-loss test
Assesses scalp water loss via TEWL measurement.
Duration Single visit / 3+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Scalp
Output Data
Scalp sebum test
Assesses sebum collected via special film adhesion over a set time.
Duration Single visit / 2+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Scalp
Output Data
Scalp elasticity test
Applies impact to the scalp and measures pressure and rebound to assess elasticity.
Duration Single visit / 2+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Scalp
Output Data
Hair cuticle-damage test
Assesses cuticle damage using scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
Duration Single visit / 2+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Hair
Output Data, imaging
Hair friction test
Assesses hair friction using a tensile TRESS.
Duration Single visit / 2+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Hair tress (in vitro)
Output Data
Hair tensile-strength test
Assesses tensile strength of hair collected via TRESS.
Duration Single visit / 2+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Hair / hair tress (in vitro)
Output Data
Hair volume test
Assesses hair volume using a tensile TRESS.
Duration Single visit / 3+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Hair tress (in vitro)
Output Data, imaging
Hair moisture test
Assesses hair moisture content using a tensile TRESS.
Duration Single visit / 1+ week
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Hair tress (in vitro)
Output Data
Hair elasticity test
Assesses hair elasticity using a tensile TRESS.
Duration Single visit / 3+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Hair tress (in vitro)
Output Data
Hair shine test
Assesses hair surface reflection and shine using a tensile TRESS.
Duration Single visit / 1+ week
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Hair / hair tress (in vitro)
Output Data, imaging
Hair tangling test
Assesses tangling through combing using a tensile TRESS.
Duration Single visit / 1+ week
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Hair tress (in vitro)
Output Data
Hair curl-retention test
Assesses curl formation and retention using a tensile TRESS.
Duration Multiple visits
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Hair tress (in vitro)
Output Data, imaging
Hair curl-formation test
Assesses curl-forming capacity using a hair tress.
Duration Single visit
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Hair tress (in vitro)
Output Data, imaging
Hair dye-uptake test
Assesses dye uptake by observing colorimetric change after dyeing a hair tress.
Duration Single visit
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Hair tress (in vitro)
Output Data, imaging
Makeup longevity test
Assesses each efficacy endpoint and N-hour longevity after makeup product use.
Duration Single visit
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data, imaging
Makeup coverage test
Assesses coverage of each item after makeup product use.
Duration Single visit
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data, imaging
Adhesion test
Assesses how much product transfers off after use.
Duration Single visit
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face / forearm
Output Data, imaging
Resistance (proof) test
Assesses product retention after exposure to various special conditions.
Duration Single visit
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face / forearm
Output Data, imaging
First-cleanse test
Assesses makeup removal using only a first-step cleanser (foam cleansing).
Duration Single visit
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face / forearm
Output Data, imaging
Skin cooling test
Warms the skin with an infrared lamp, then assesses the temperature-reduction effect after product use.
Duration Single visit
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data, imaging
Cellulite-reduction test
Assesses temporary cellulite reduction per MFDS labeling/advertising substantiation guidelines.
Duration 8+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Thigh
Output Data, imaging
Swelling-relief test
Assesses swelling relief per MFDS labeling/advertising substantiation guidelines.
Duration 4+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Calf
Output Data, imaging
Skin volume test
Assesses skin volume using 3D Image Analysis.
Duration 4+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data, imaging
Retention under special conditions test
Assesses skin condition retention after exposure under special conditions for a set time.
Duration Single visit
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face / forearm
Output Data
Barrier/soothing test after physical stimulus
Induces skin damage via physical stimulus such as tape stripping, then assesses barrier and soothing response to the test substance.
Duration Single visit / 1 week
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Forearm
Output Data, imaging
Barrier/soothing test after chemical stimulus
Induces skin damage via chemical patching, then assesses barrier and soothing response to the test substance.
Duration 2 weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Forearm
Output Data, imaging