Efficacy Evaluation

Functional cosmetics

A world-leading in vivo testing institute, founded on trust and faith

  • In vivo test for the evaluation of whitening functional cosmetics
  • In vivo test for the evaluation of anti-wrinkle functional cosmetics
  • In vivo test for the evaluation of functional cosmetics for UV protection (SPF, PA)
  • In vivo test for the evaluation of functional cosmetics for alleviating hair loss symptoms
  • In vivo test for the evaluation of functional cosmetics for acne relief (for human body cleansing)
  • In vivo test for the evaluation of functional cosmetics for itch relief by restoring the skin barrier function
  • In vivo test for the evaluation of functional cosmetics for alleviating skin stretch marks (red line)

Skincare

A world-leading in vivo testing institute, founded on trust and faith

Fine dust adsorption prevention test

In accordance with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety’s “Guidelines for Testing Methods for the Verification of Cosmetic Labeling and Advertising

Evaluates whether the test product helps block fine dust through image analysis of the amount of fine dust adsorption in the skin of the forearm after using the product

Test period 1week (with application/without application)

Number of subjects 20or more


Fine dust cleaning power test

Analyzes images from before/after application of the product to the test area to determine fine dust cleaning power

Test period 1week

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for acne

In accordance with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety’s “Guidelines for the Efficacy Evaluation Method of the Baths”

Evaluates whether the test product helps to alleviate acne symptoms through a visual evaluation by experts after it is used on the face

Test period 8weeks
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 30 or more per group


In vivo test for whitening function

In accordance with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety’s “Guidelines for the Efficacy Evaluation of Functional Cosmetics that Help with Skin Whitening”

Includes a visual evaluation by experts, device evaluation, photography, survey evaluation, adverse reaction evaluation, etc.

Test period 8weeks
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for anti-wrinkle function

Testing can be performed according to national regulations and guidelines.

For Korea, in accordance with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety’s “Guidelines for the Efficacy Evaluation of Functional Cosmetics that Help with Skin Wrinkle Improvement”

Includes photography of the test area, visual evaluation by experts, device evaluation, survey evaluation, skin adverse reaction evaluation, etc.

Test period 8weeks (before/after),
12 weeks (test/control)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for skin wrinkle improvement (marketing)

Testing can be performed only for approved functional cosmetics.

Evaluates wrinkles through device measurement

Test area: Selectable according to the product (eye area, nasolabial fold, forehead, middle of the forehead, lip wrinkles, etc.)

Test period 4weeks
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for anti-aging

Selects and evaluates signs of skin aging such as wrinkles, elasticity, dermal density, brightness, uniformity, etc.

Test period 4weeks
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for the improvement of cheek sagging

Evaluates cheek sagging using photography and image analysis

Test period 4weeks
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for the improvement of facial sagging

Evaluates the facial lifting of the test area through device measurement of the moire effect

Test period 4weeks
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for skin elasticity

In accordance with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety’s “Guidelines for Testing Methods for the Verification of Cosmetic Labeling and Advertising”

Evaluates skin elasticity through device measurement

Test period 4weeks
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for elastic resilience

Evaluates elastic resilience through device measurement

Test period 4weeks
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for skin density and skin thickness

Evaluates skin density and skin thickness using an ultrasonic measuring device

Test period 4weeks
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for swelling (eyelids, calves, face) relief

Evaluates test areas through device measurement

Test area: Selectable according to the product (eyelids, calves, face, etc.)

Test period 4week (with application/without application)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for the enhancement of strata cornea turnover cycles

Evaluates skin brightness and turnover cycles of strata cornea through device measurement after the test area is photographed and pigmentation is induced

Test period 2weeks

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for the improvement of fine skin texture

Evaluates skin texture through device measurement

Test period 4weeks
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for temporary cellulite improvement

In accordance with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety’s “Guidelines for Testing Methods for the Verification of Cosmetic Labeling and Advertising”

Includes photography of the test area, visual evaluation by experts, device evaluation, survey evaluation, skin adverse reaction evaluation, etc.

Test period 8weeks
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for the improvement of skin irritation from everyday friction

Evaluates the area through image photography and image analysis

Test period Period discussed (with application/without application)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for improved function of areas damaged by skin expansion (stretchmarks)

Evaluates items such as skin color (helps to thin out red lines), skin texture, skin elasticity, dermal density, etc. damaged by expansion

Test period 8week (with application/without application)

Number of subjects 30 or more


In vivo test for skin moisturization

Evaluates moisture content improvement in the test area through device evaluation

Measurement by depth is possible

Test period 4weeks
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for skin moisturizing durability

Evaluates whether the amount of moisture increases and persists compared to the non-application area after the application of the test product

Test period 1week
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for itch relief caused by dryness

For subjects with areas of skin that feel itchy due to dryness

Measures moisture content and evaluates improvement in pruritus through device evaluation of the test area

Test period 4weeks
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for skin brightness

Evaluates the brightness level of the overall facial skin tone through device evaluation or image color analysis

Test period 4weeks
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for skin transparency

Evaluates skin transparency through device measurement

Test period 4week
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for skin gloss

Evaluates skin gloss through device measurement

Test period 4week
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for skin uniformity

Evaluates skin uniformity through facial photography and image analysis

Test period 4week
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for melasma improvement

Evaluates the color change of the test area through device evaluation or image color analysis

Test period 4week
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for skin temperature

Evaluates the temperature of the skin surface using an infrared thermal imaging camera

Test period 1week
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for micro-blood flow

Evaluates micro-blood flow through device measurement

Test period 4week
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test of skin pores

Evaluates skin pores through device measurement and image analysis

Test period 즉시 4week
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for skin sebum

Evaluates the effect on reducing the volume of sebum secretion or removing secreted sebum after the use of the test product

Test period 4week
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test of skin barrier

Evaluates the skin soothing effect after artificial damage to the skin barrier

Test period 2weeks

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for skin soothing

Evaluates the skin soothing effect after artificial damage to the skin barrier

Test period 2weeks

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for skin cleansing

Evaluates cleaning power for makeup products, fine dust, etc.

Test period 1weeks

Number of subjects 20 or more

UV protection

A world-leading in vivo testing institute, founded on trust and faith

In vivo test for UV protection factor
(SPF/PA/water resistance/in vitro PA)

SPF, PA and water resistance testing of sunscreens in accordance with national regulations

A cold resistance test can be performed based on the in-house SOP.

Test period 5-7 weeks

Number of subjects 10or more

SPF PA Water resistance In vitro PA

MFDS

Cosmetics Europe (ISO24444)

FDA

CFDA

ASEAN

MFDS

JCIA (ISO24442)

CFDA

ASEAN

MFDS water resistance

Colipa water resistance

FDA

CFDA

ISO 24443

FDA final rule (2011)

Makeup

A world-leading in vivo testing institute, founded on trust and faith

In vivo test for the durability of makeup cover
(skin tone makeup)

Evaluates the skin coverage of makeup products similar in color to skin tone by the hour

Test period 1 week
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20or more


In vivo test for the durability of makeup color
(point makeup)

Evaluates color persistence through photography and image analysis

Test area: Eyebrows, eye lines, lips, etc.

Test period 1week
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20or more


In vivo test for waterproof makeup
(water resistance/marketing)

Evaluates through photography and image analysis after water is sprayed on the test area

Test period 1week
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20or more


In vivo test for sweat-proof makeup
(cold resistance/for marketing)

Evaluates through photography and image analysis after sweat secretion is promoted throughout the body, including the test area

Test period 1week
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20or more


In vivo test for smudge-proof makeup

Evaluates the application area through photography and image analysis after a certain period

Test period 1week
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20or more


Evaluates the application area through photography and image analysis after a certain period

Evaluates the application area through photography and image analysis after a certain period

Test period 1week
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20or more


In vivo test for the evaluation of mascara curling (or volume)
(durability evaluation possible)

Evaluates curling through photography and image analysis after the test product is applied to the eyelashes

Test period 1week
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20or more


In vivo test for the evaluation of nail color durability
(comparative evaluation with a control group)

Evaluates durability through photography and image analysis after the test product is applied to the nail area

Test period 1week
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20or more

Hair

A world-leading in vivo testing institute, founded on trust and faith

In vivo test for hair loss relief

In accordance with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety’s “Guidelines for in vivo Testing for Cosmetics that Help Relieve Hair Loss Symptoms”

Evaluates whether hair loss is relieved through visual evaluation by experts, device evaluation, survey evaluation, etc.

Test period 24weeks
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more per group


Evaluation of hair gloss

Evaluates hair gloss through photography of the hair and image analysis of glossy areas

Test period 1week (immediate) / 4 weeks (long-term)
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects (Artificial hair) 20 pieces or more


Evaluation of hair volume

Evaluates hair volume through photography and image analysis of the hair

Test period 1week (immediate) / 4 weeks (long-term)
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects (Artificial hair) 20 pieces or more


Evaluation of hair elasticity

Evaluates hair elasticity through photography and image analysis of the hair

Test period 1week (immediate) / 4 weeks (long-term)
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects (Artificial hair) 20 pieces or more


Evaluation of hair moisturization

Evaluates hair moisture based on changes in the dry weight of the hair

Test period 1week (immediate) / 4 weeks (long-term)
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects (Artificial hair) 20 pieces or more


Evaluation of hair tensile strength

Evaluates hair tensile strength through device measurement of the hair tensile force

Test period 1week (immediate) / 4 weeks (long-term)
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects (Artificial hair) 20 pieces or more


Evaluation of hair damage

Evaluates hair damage through cuticle evaluation

Test period 1week (immediate) / 4 weeks (long-term)
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects (Artificial hair) 20 pieces or more


Evaluation of the durability of hair coloring

Evaluates color persistence through photography and image analysis

Test period 1week (immediate) / 4 weeks (long-term)
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects (Artificial hair) 20 pieces or more


Evaluation of hair protein penetration

Evaluates hair protein penetration using fluorescent images

Test period 1week (immediate) / 4 weeks (long-term)
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects (Artificial hair) 20 pieces or more


In vivo test for dead skin cells in the scalp

Evaluates scalp sebum through device evaluation

Test period 1week (immediate) / 4 weeks (long-term)
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20or more


Evaluates scalp sebum through device evaluation

Evaluates the amount of moisture in the scalp through moisturizing device measurement dedicated to the scalp

Test period 1week (immediate) / 4 weeks (long-term)
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20or more


In vivo test for scalp temperature

Evaluates scalp temperature using a temperature measuring device

Test period 1week (immediate) / 4 weeks (long-term)
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20or more

Others

A world-leading in vivo testing institute, founded on trust and faith

In vivo test for halitosis relief effect

Evaluates the halitosis improvement effect after the test product has been used

Test periodImmediate/2 weeks
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for usability evaluation

Evaluates usability through a survey after the product has been used for a certain period

Test period 4weeks
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for teeth whitening (marketing)

In accordance with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety’s “Clinical Trials Guidelines for Teeth Whitening Products”

Includes device evaluation, visual evaluation, and safety evaluation of the tooth area

Test period 4weeks
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for feminine washes

Evaluates whether the cleanliness of the test area is improved through visual evaluations by obstetricians after the test product is used

Test period 1 week (immediate) / 4 weeks (long-term)
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for the antibacterial activity of hand washes

Evaluates the antibacterial effect of products for human body cleansing

Test period 2weeks
(adjustable depending on test design)

Number of subjects 20 or more


In vivo test for electroencephalogram

Evaluates brainwaves through EEG testing

Test period Adjustable depending on test design

Number of subjects 20 or more


Evaluation of quasi-drugs

Evaluation design available after consultation


Evaluation of skin efficacy for industrial products such as beauty devices

Evaluation design available after consultation