[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][vc_single_image image=”20206″ img_size=”full” css=””][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text css=””]In today\u2019s cosmetics industry, color is no longer evaluated only at the raw material stage. What matters most is how a product finally appears when applied to skin or hair under real-world conditions.<\/p>\n
As cosmetic color palettes continue to evolve, brands are expected to deliver everything from natural skin tones to bold fashion shades, metallic finishes, and interference effects designed for both in-person and digital appeal. At the same time, manufacturers must maintain consistency across an increasingly diverse range of skin tones, hair types, textures, and product formats.<\/p>\n
This growing complexity has changed the role of cosmetic color measurement. Measuring pigments or base materials alone is no longer enough. Cosmetic developers and quality teams now need a reliable way to connect raw material color with the final appearance consumers actually see.<\/p>\n
Why Conventional Cosmetic Color Measurement Creates Gaps<\/strong><\/p>\n Many cosmetic manufacturers already use spectrophotometers to measure raw materials\u00a0<\/a>objectively. However, challenges often emerge once products move beyond the formulation stage.<\/p>\n In many workflows, the final appearance on skin or hair is still evaluated visually. Because sensory evaluation<\/a> depends heavily on lighting conditions, viewing angles, and individual perception, results can vary significantly between evaluators, departments, or production sites.<\/p>\n Difficult sample types create additional problems. Hair fibers, curved surfaces, loose powders, glossy textures, and semi-solid materials are not always easy to position consistently during measurement. Even small variations in placement or surface condition can affect color data and reduce repeatability.<\/p>\n As a result, R&D teams and production quality control teams may end up working with different evaluation standards. These inconsistencies often lead to longer development cycles, repeated shade adjustments, batch-to-batch variation, and internal disagreements about whether a color meets expectations.<\/p>\n Cosmetic Applications That Challenge Measurement Consistency<\/strong><\/p>\n These limitations become more apparent when evaluating real cosmetic applications. Hair color measurement is one of the most difficult areas to standardize. Hair tresses are flexible, uneven, and highly sensitive to positioning. Small changes in angle or alignment can alter measurement results, making it difficult to correlate dye formulations with the final dyed appearance.<\/p>\n Powder and paste-based cosmetics such as foundations, blushes, eyeshadows, and concealers introduce another layer of complexity. These materials require stable positioning during measurement, particularly when evaluating texture, gloss, or layered application effects. Since many products are designed to perform differently across various skin tones<\/a>, developers also need a reliable way to simulate realistic application conditions.<\/p>\n Across all these scenarios, the core issue remains the same: without stable, repeatable measurement conditions, it becomes difficult to establish a meaningful relationship between formulation data and real-use appearance.<\/p>\n Improving Cosmetic Color Accuracy with the Spectrophotometer CM-17d<\/strong><\/p>\n To address these challenges, Konica Minolta combines the Spectrophotometer CM-17d\u00a0<\/a>with customized fixtures designed specifically for cosmetic applications.<\/p>\n The CM-17d supports highly repeatable color measurement across a wide range of sample types, including curved, flexible, textured, and glossy materials. Its compact and ergonomic design allows easier measurement in difficult areas, while simultaneous SCI\/SCE measurement<\/a> helps evaluate both color and surface appearance in a single operation.<\/p>\n An integrated camera viewfinder further improves positioning accuracy by allowing users to confirm the exact measurement area before capturing data. This becomes especially valuable when working with small cosmetic samples or complex surfaces where measurement consistency is critical.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”WATCH VIDEO”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1753940231002{border-radius: 1px !important;}”]<\/p>\n Spectrophotometer CM-17d Video<\/em><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”17433″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https:\/\/sensing.konicaminolta.asia\/resources\/youtube-videos\/konica-minolta-spectrophotometer-cm-17d\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=””]When paired with application-specific fixtures, the system helps stabilize samples and reduce variation caused by inconsistent positioning. For hair color applications, fixtures can securely hold dyed hair tresses in a repeatable orientation, enabling more consistent evaluation of color variation across different hair types and dyeing<\/a> conditions.<\/p>\n For powder and paste cosmetics, customized holders help maintain stable measurement conditions while supporting evaluation against different simulated skin tones. Teams can also assess layered application effects and texture-related appearance changes more consistently throughout development and quality control.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_single_image image=”20207″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n Spectrophotometer CM-17d with customized fixtures, measuring powder, paste-type, and hair cosmetic samples<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””]Download our whitepaper<\/a> to learn more about improving cosmetic color accuracy with the CM-17d and customized fixtures.<\/p>\n Want to learn more about the CM-17d and customized jigs or fixtures? Or do you need help finding the right\u00a0color measurement solution\u00a0for your application?\u00a0Contact our experts<\/a> to schedule a free consultation or demonstration.<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”142px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] Cosmetic Color Measurement: From Raw Material to Skin and Hair [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][vc_single_image image=”20206″ img_size=”full” css=””][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text css=””]In today\u2019s cosmetics industry, color is no longer evaluated only at the raw material stage. What matters most is how a product finally appears when applied to skin or hair under real-world conditions. 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