Eye Care Cosmetics, Contact Lenses, Colored Lenses, Mascaras Claim Panel
The eye region is sensitive and thus needs products that are equally safe and aesthetically enhancing. Eye cosmetics like mascaras, eyeliners, and eyeshadows enhance look but should pass stringent dermatological and ophthalmological tests to o avoid irritating, allergy, or damaging tear film stability. Main testing areas are skin and eye irritation, microbial contamination, and long-term compatibility with sensitive periorbital tissues.Some colored or clear contact lenses have functional or cosmetic advantages. Whereas clear lenses only correct vision, colored ones enhance an individual’s appearance by changing the color of the eye. They also need to comply with strict biocompatibility tests for issues such as dry eye, corneal abrasion, or infections. The assessments focus on their oxygen permeability, wettability, and microbial resistance. In colored lenses, non-toxic pigments have been investigated to ensure they do not in any manner interfere with lenses proper functionality or eye health. Safety also must address possible interactions between lens and eye cosmetics, thus ensuring the compatibility of the products to be used by lens wearers.The test utilizes several advanced techniques, numerous in-vitro reconstructed human cornea models, irritation assays (HET-CAM), and in-vivo tear film evaluation. The inclusion of functionality, safety, and aesthetic in these tests gives support to the development of groundbreaking safe eye cosmetics and contact lenses that further ensure the consumer’s wellbeing.
Test Menu |
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Waterproof and Long-Lasting |
Non-Irritating |
Sensitivity Test |
Skin Permeability / Skin Breathing / Skin Nutrition Available |
Anti-Microbial Growth Resistance |
Hypoallergenic Formulations |
Eye Calming |
No Tears |

Soothing Eye Contour Cream

Eye balm

Eye gels

Eye patch mask

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Biomarker Testing List:
Biomarker | Remarks on the Biomarker |
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MTT (3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) Assay to measure cellular metabolic activity and viability. | Cell Viability: Indicates the health and functionality of cells, essential for assessing tissue damage and overall cellular health. |
Ocular Surface Integrity | Ocular Surface Integrity: Reflects the condition of the eye surface, crucial for vision and comfort, often assessed in dry eye and other ocular conditions. |
Inflammatory Cytokine (Interleukin-1 [IL-1]) | IL-1 (Interleukin-1): A pro-inflammatory cytokine that plays a significant role in immune response and inflammation, often elevated in various inflammatory diseases. |
Allergic Response & Sensitivity | Assesses the degree of allergic response and sensitivity in the eye area. |
Skin Barrier Integrity | Evaluates the integrity of the skin barrier around the eyes. |
Reference Research Publications:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tox.2007.05.005
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Hypoallergenic Formulations
In-vitro testing evaluates the potential for eye cosmetic products to cause allergic reactions by assessing irritation and inflammatory responses in ocular cell models, ensuring safety for sensitive eyes.
Anti-Microbial Growth Resistance
Tests the formulation’s ability to resist microbial growth, ensuring that eye cosmetics are free from harmful bacteria or fungi, promoting eye health and product safety.
Skin Permeability / Skin Breathing / Skin Nutrition Available
Assesses the ability of ingredients in eye cosmetics to penetrate the skin barrier without causing irritation, ensuring that nutrients can be effectively delivered to the skin around the eyes.