Make-up evaluation with the C-Cube by Pixience via ZOOM #33

27 March 2025

The C-Cube is a high value-added tool for the clinical evaluation of makeup.

Thanks to the measurement of the Delta L*a*b, it makes it possible to analyze the hold of products (resistance of a foundation for example). This same parameter can also study the effectiveness of a make-up remover.

It also applies to other products, such as nail polishes: the C-Cube accurately measures the surface area of the polish after exposure to stresses (friction, solvents, etc.), thus offering objective data on their resistance.

Ideal for clinical studies, it ensures reliable and reproducible validation of makeup product claims.

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A unique tool to validate your claims

In a market where consumer expectations are increasingly high, the ability to scientifically substantiate makeup performance claims is essential.

The C-Cube 3 allows makeup evaluation by introducing quantifiable, standardized, and reproducible measurements. Thanks to its high-resolution imaging system, combined with indirect lighting conditions (perfect homogenous light in the image) and color calibration (correlated with a chromameter), it eliminates subjective biases and provides reliable data for claims validations and marketing department.

Unlike macro and semi-macro imagers, the C-Cube reveals skin structures with optimal resolution, allowing for a detailed assessment of the effects of care and makeup. It also differs from probes by offering a complete and visualization of the skin. At the crossroads of these technologies, it is a unique and complementary tool, guaranteeing a rigorous and reproducible evaluation

With its ability to analyze color stability, product transfer, and removal efficiency, the C-Cube 3 is a must-have for laboratories and cosmetic brands involved in clinical testing, R&D, and product validation.

A Complete Solution for Makeup Efficacy Assessment

Beyond basic colorimetric analysis, the C-Cube 3 brings high-precision imaging and standardized measurement protocols to the evaluation of various makeup products.

Foundation & complexion products

By capturing before/after images and analyzing color variations with Delta L*a*b*, the C-Cube quantifies coverage, uniformity, and oxidation over time.

Makeup removers

The C-Cube 3 evaluates the efficacy of cleansing products both in vivo and ex vivo.
Ex vivo method: Analysis of cleansing wipes after use, quantifying the amount of residual pigment removed.
In vivo method: Image acquisition before application, after makeup application, and post-removal, measuring Delta E to determine cleaning performance.

Nail polishes

The C-Cube 3 provides precision imaging of nail polish surfaces, quantifying cracking, chipping, or color loss after controlled exposure to solvents or abrasion.

Surface area tracking, to measure polish loss after repeated stress cycles.

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The C-Cube Advantage: Standardized & Reproducible Imaging

What makes the C-Cube 3 unique is its ability to combine high-resolution imaging, colorimetric precision, and standardized lighting conditions.

Highly accurate measurements (margin of error 0.1%).
Consistent, reproducible measurements, enabling objective clinical trials.
Detailed analysis of skin surface and color, capturing, for example, micro-relief or pigment distribution with exceptional clarity.
A complete claims substantiation tool, helping laboratories to validate product performance with quantifiable, objective data.

By integrating the C-Cube 3 into their testing protocols, laboratories and cosmetic brands strengthen claim validation. Its qualitative illustrations also facilitate the communication of results to marketing teams, providing clear and verifiable data.

C-Cube 3, your partner for unparalleled skin analysis.