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Characteristics of and foundation application among Chinese females with sensitive skin

Xinjue Kuang · Jiajing Cai · Yingqi Li · Xiaoxiao Yang · Huimin Zi · Feifei Wang · Fan YiInternational journal of cosmetic science 2024, 46(6), 878-894DOI 10.1111/ics.12966 ↗

The supplied index reports a study that grouped Chinese females by skin tone and sensitivity questionnaire, comparing skin characteristics using instrumental measurements and collecting foundation shade preferences. Results showed higher transepidermal water loss in the sensitive group and differences in hydration, oiliness, redness, and pores across tone groups; self‑reported shade preferences did not always align with software aesthetic ratings.

The sensitive group showed higher transepidermal water loss, and differences in skin hydration, oiliness, redness, and pores were observed among different skin tone types.Skin characteristics across sensitivity and tone groups

Participants' self-reported foundation shade preferences did not fully align with software aesthetic ratings; the software tended to select lighter shades.Self-rated versus software-rated shade preferences

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