About Microfactory
Located at 11 Rue Vauquelin in Paris, the cosmetic lab Microfactory leverages microfluidic technology to evaluate cosmetic product interactions. The lab’s testing capabilities include:
- U-Skin™ for makeup durability assessment
- Smart-Pore™ for antiperspirant testing
- T-Skin™ for skincare barrier analysis
Drawing on 20 years of expertise in the Paris region, Microfactory provides precise testing that mimics real skin conditions, supporting cosmetic development across France and Europe.
Frequently asked questions
Microfactory provides three microfluidic testing systems:
- U-Skin™
- Makeup durability analysis
- Mattifying power measurement
- Product-sebum interaction testing
- Smart-Pore™
- Antiperspirant efficacy testing
- Sweat control evaluation
- Pore interaction analysis
- T-Skin™
- Skin barrier function testing
- Product penetration studies
- Barrier protection assessment
These systems evaluate cosmetic product interactions with skin fluids through in vitro methods.
Microfactory employs these testing approaches:
- Microfluidic Systems
- Biomimetic technology
- Fluid dynamics analysis
- Real-time monitoring
- Environmental Conditions
- Temperature variation
- Humidity control
- pH measurement
- Data Collection
- Digital imaging
- Flow rate analysis
- Chemical interaction tracking
Testing protocols align with industry standards for cosmetic product evaluation.
The laboratory conducts in vitro testing services in these categories:
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More details about Microfactory
A leading Paris-based cosmetic testing facility
Located in the heart of Paris at 11 Rue Vauquelin, Microfactory operates as a cosmetic lab specialized in advanced testing technologies. With 20 years of expertise in microfluidics, the company has established itself as a reference in the French cosmetic industry.
Advanced testing technologies for cosmetic development
Microfactory employs specialized fluidic systems to evaluate how cosmetic products interact with natural skin elements like sebum, sweat, and tears. This approach allows manufacturers to understand product performance in real-world conditions.
Three proprietary testing platforms
- U-Skin™: Evaluates makeup durability and mattifying properties
- Smart-Pore™: Tests antiperspirant effectiveness
- T-Skin™: Analyzes skincare barrier effects
Services tailored to modern cosmetic challenges
The lab provides rapid screening and precise testing that mimics actual skin conditions. These services support both established brands and emerging cosmetic developers in the Paris region and beyond.
Climate-aware testing protocols
Microfactory has developed specific protocols to test product performance under various environmental conditions, including increased sweat production and sebum levels associated with climate change.
Supporting sustainable cosmetic development
Based in Île-de-France, the company aligns with the region’s focus on sustainable innovation. Their testing methods reduce the need for animal testing while providing accurate data through biomimetic testing approaches.
Technology-driven results
The lab’s patented technologies enable precise evaluation of ingredients and finished products, offering manufacturers reliable data for product development and validation phases.
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