◉    Business Challenges

We help companies to understand the efficacy of products via screening services to identify the most suitable formula.

The in-depth studies we provide on the skin's physiological structure and functions help companies to improve their product development and marketability.

CTI provides evidence-based data for product claims to improve the success rate of new product development and competitiveness in the market.

◉    Service Content

As one of the main characteristics of cosmetics, the efficacy of cosmetics is not only one of the highlights of product promotion, but also an important factor for consumers to choose cosmetics. CTI has many years of experience in the field of cosmetics research and development, operating state-of-the-art laboratories and coupled with software solutions, and professional staff who can provide expert consultation services. CTI offers full-process cosmetic efficacy evaluation services, including subject recruitment, efficacy program design, on-site efficacy testing, data analysis and report output, as well as accommodating any tailored requirements. The entire research process follows the Declaration of Helsinki and the guiding principles of GCP.

• Product Category

CTI's efficacy evaluation service involves a variety of cosmetics, mainly including: cleansing products, skin care lotions, bath lotions, shampoos and hair care products, hair coloring products, perming products, hair styling products, various eye, face and lip makeup products, and toothpaste or dental care.

•  Main efficacy test types

Human safety test: patch test, repeated open smear test, repetitive injury patch test (RIPT), amongst others.

Cosmetic efficacy test: moisturizing, anti-acne, whitening, spot-lightening and other efficacy tests of skin care products; cleansing power/make-up removing ability test of cleansing products; makeup-holding, concealer, waterproof and anti-perspiration efficacy tests of cosmetic products; shampoo anti-dandruff and scalp oil control tests for hair care products.

• Customized Service

CTI provides efficacy testing services for many Fortune 500 companies and well-known domestic daily-use chemical companies. In addition to existing cosmetic efficacy testing methods, CTI can also develop new methods in a targeted manner according to our customers' needs. CTI's laboratories are fully equipped and available for collaborative projects. Enterprises can even lease our equipment to carry out independent research.

Cosmetic efficacy discount test project

◉    Our Advantages

Our expertise and experience ensure your products meet or exceed expectations. We have served nearly 100,000 customers, including more than 100 of the world's top 500 companies, and have issued more than 3 million test and certification reports.
We provide you with the most complete capabilities as possible, by owning and operating more than 150 laboratories and 90 hubs across a variety of industries.
Our research and development have led to the formulation of more than 540 national and industry standards, and we have secured more than 470 national patents.
To ensure efficiency, quality, and accuracy, we have implemented an advanced global laboratory information management system to align and optimize the operation of each service line; ensuring that any CTI report produced is held to the highest levels of accuracy and integrity.