[video] Cosmetics R&D Vlog: Sensory Experience and Clinical Efficacy—Testing Insights

Apr 8th, 2021

Rachel Grabenhofer with Celine Marque and Cyril Messaraa, Oriflame

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Panel sizes for sensory testing, panelist training, clinical endpoints that support novel product claims and what's next for product development are among the points discussed in this Cosmetics R&D Vlog entry with two cosmetic testing experts from Oriflame.

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Here, Rachel Grabenhofer, managing editor of Cosmetics & Toiletries, gained insights from Celine Marque, principal scientist in sensory and consumer science, and Cyril Messaraa, principal research project lead, both of Ori-Derm/Oriflame; notably, Messaraa is a co-author on C&T's recent March edition piece, "Lasting Impression: A Consumer-centric Approach to Measure Transfer-proof Lipstick."

Watch now to learn more.

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