Dear readers,
Welcome to this new edition of ZOOM, the Skinobs magazine dedicated to scientific evaluation and testing in the beauty industry.
While innovation in cosmetics and personal care is advancing faster than ever, evaluation methods are evolving just as rapidly, combining biology, physics, optics, and data science to measure product performance on skin radiance, skin sensitivity, and overall well-being.
In this issue, our case study sheds light on skin radiance assessment by exploring how researchers are scientifically quantifying luminosity and evenness of skin tone. From optical imaging and colorimetric analysis to biophysical parameters like light diffusion and reflectance, radiance is no longer a poetic concept, but a measurable performance indicator.
This transition marks a significant milestone for the industry, connecting the subjective perception of beauty to objective measurement. Beyond light, the study of skin sensitivity continues to push methodological boundaries. Novel approaches not only facilitate the assessment of product safety and tolerability, but also deepen our understanding of skin reactivity, a key element of consumer well-being.
This issue also features a keynote presentation and poster presentations on testing from the recent IFSCC congress in Cannes, where innovations in the field of skin and skin-related assessment took center stage. This congress revealed a decisive shift toward integrative, ethical, and personalized assessment, from microbiome balance to exposome protection and neurosensory responses. Today, testing is no longer limited to efficacy; it embraces the multidimensional nature of skin and human emotions.
We explore in more detail the rapidly expanding field of skin microbiome assessment, an approach whose study is evolving the measurement of the performance of cosmetic ingredients and products. Cutting-edge techniques, metagenomics, transcriptomics and metabolomics, from skin collections or more directly in vitro on bacterial strains are now revealing how microbial communities interact with skin barrier proteins and immune signaling pathways, thus influencing overall skin health.
Finally, what are the major trends shaping the future of cosmetic testing? Artificial intelligence and machine learning are revolutionizing data analysis, while the personalization of care is pushing laboratories to develop tailor-made protocols. Better informed consumers expect tangible proof of efficacy and safety, a challenge that only the most rigorous testing can meet.
At Skinobs, we believe that understanding these trends is essential for anyone shaping tomorrow’s beauty innovations. Our mission remains unchanged: to inform you about the latest advances, connect you with the most relevant experts, and help you choose the assessment solutions best suited to your ambitions.
This issue of ZOOM is designed to fuel your thinking and inspire you in the development of your future products. We hope this ZOOM will inspire you to look deeper into what defines beauty evaluation, not only in appearance but in measurable, scientifically validated skin health.
CASE STUDY – RADIANCE
Testing news for Radiance
- Pixience, Miravex, Syres, Molecularis
- Interview: Jean Christophe Pittet, Orion Concept
- Interview: Bum Chun Lee, HuenSkin
- Preclinical Assays for Sensitivity
LATEST TESTING OVERVIEW
- Eotech,
- Weneos,
- Zurko Research,
- CLAIM
- Novobliss,
- Vitroscreen
- Complife,
- IEC France,
- Scibase
- Novitom,
- Cosderma,
- Skin Research Centre
- Dermaproof Asia
BEAUTY TESTING TRENDS
- 35th IFSCC Congres Emerging Trends in Evaluation
- Summary of Cosmetotest 2025
- Top Cosmetics Claims 2025
- The Skin Microbiota Claims SubstantiationTechnologic inspirations: The Rise of IA
- Interview: G. Philippe Papadimitriou, Cosmetic Consultant
- Stay Tuned! Updates from Testing Labs
