Documented concept routeHealthy Aging · Complexion hybrid
Decision question
Does the selected AHE level achieve taupe-grey shade contribution, buildable coverage, even laydown and low transfer in the complete Complexion hybrid?
01Formulation inspiration
Concept seed · not a product claimMineral Skin Tint
A complexion hybrid that treats AHE colour as part of the shade architecture rather than something to hide.
Visual direction to createMake C0 and T1 the first authentic colour reference for this format.No verified public image is attached here. The brief defines what the lab should photograph under fixed lighting.
- Material expression
- A nuanced taupe-grey material note integrated into a controlled mineral-pigment system.
- Sensory character
- Sheer-to-buildable coverage with elegant spread, even laydown and low transfer.
- Formulator's hook
- Match AHE level, pigment balance, wear and package before selecting the final shade route.
Technical foundationDocumented guide conceptComplexion concentration ladder
Closest because a format-specific AHE guide route is documented.
Reference maturityM2 · Formulation guide availableUse the documented formula as a starting point. Confirm the AHE amount and processing for your product.
Reference context0.25–4% AHE guide rangeShown for orientation. It does not populate the project level.
Format architectureThe three system decisions to carry into C0 and T1.
- 01Emulsion or anhydrous complexion base
- 02Mineral-pigment system
- 03AHE level matched to shade, wear and distribution
Carry forwardThe format architecture, the closest documented context and the comparison logic.
Revalidate in your batchUse the ladder for colour and texture exploration; validate wear and package compatibility independently.
Compare 1 other relevant route
Anonymised market patternBody-makeup and concealer route
AHE level not disclosedPigment and coverage system · AHE as part of the material story · Shade, transfer and application testing
Use the format precedent without copying a customer formula or communication. Best cases are used as decision support, not as borrowed product proof. Customer names, trade names and logos are omitted. The planned AHE level, complete formula, process, stability, safety, package, performance and claims remain project-specific gates.
02Comparison design
Run a matched comparison, not an isolated AHE sample.
C0ReferenceComplete matched base without AHE
T1Decision batchSame base + AHE at the approved project level
T2Only if requiredOne adjusted level only after the target colour and sensory window is written down
- Change only
- AHE presence and planned project level · Route focus: taupe-grey shade contribution, buildable coverage, even laydown and low transfer
- AHE level
- TO CONFIRM FROM CURRENT CONTROLLED GUIDANCE
- Material reference
- Record AHE lot, COA and specification revision at batching
Open the complete measurement plan
03Measurement plan
Record the information that explains the result.
Format baseline- Shade, undertone and colour uniformity
- Viscosity, spread and pigment distribution
- Coverage, transfer, wear and finish
What to record- taupe-grey shade contribution, buildable coverage, even laydown and low transfer
- Appearance under fixed lighting and after the defined use step
- Matched C0/T1 comparison: Shade, undertone and colour uniformity; Viscosity, spread and pigment distribution; Coverage, transfer, wear and finish