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In vivo clinical studies for skincare, haircare and personal care
Give Your Customers A Reason To Believe In Your Brand
The industry experts at Validated Claim Support have pooled their vast experiences in the industry together, building custom clinical studies from concept through completion. VCS is an FDA registered & inspected, fully independent clinical Research Laboratory that specializes in objective data capture and custom high resolution before and after imaging.
Expert Clinical Grading
Trained graders score visible changeSupports claims like “Clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles”
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Tape strips, swabs and collectionsSupports claims like “Microbiome friendly” and “Won’t disrupt the skin’s natural microbiome”
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Hydration, TEWL, elasticity, colorSupports claims like “Hydrates by up to 87% in as little as one use”
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Clinical and scientific publicationsScientifically validated study summaries for publication in peer-reviewed medical journals
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Controlled, reproducible clinical imagingSupports claims like “Up to a 44% reduction in redness in as little as 2 weeks”
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Panelist questionnaires and self-assessmentSupports claims such as “97% of women agreed their skin felt smoother and more supple”
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Founder’s story
Inside Validated Claim Support
Learn what it means to be #validated from the team that started it: Brian, Jane, and James
FDA Registered And Inspected Clinical Testing Laboratory in Teaneck, New Jersey
Validated Claim Support is an FDA-registered and Inspected third-party laboratory that tests consumer products for efficacy through clinical studies and user trials. Validated can provide unparalleled response time and industry-leading customer service, not to mention the best Clinical Photography available on the market.
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Safety and Efficacy Testing Combined to Help Protect Consumers Locally in New Jersey and Around the World
We specialize in clinical, objective endpoints, consumer perception, and user trials. No two skincare products are identical, and no cosmetic or personal care clinical studies should be either.
Customer Focused Objective Skincare And Haircare Efficacy Starts Right Here in New Jersey
By correctly positioning your product, you can boost sales, increase consumer awareness, differentiate your product amongst a swarm of competitors, and support your profitability with a robust clinical data suite. Not sure where to start? Learn more about targeted clinical claim support based on the gallery prompts below
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Claim categories
Skin Tone & Complexion →BaselineT4
Haircare Product Efficacy →BaselineImmediate
Visual Skin Changes →BaselineT3
Fine Lines Wrinkles →BaselineT1
Acne & Pore Reduction →BaselineT2
Undereye Products →BaselineWeek 6
Anti-Aging Claims →BaselineT2
Cosmetic Durability →BaselineWeek 6
Redness Reduction & Safety →BaselineWeek 2
OTC Claim Support →BaselineWeek 4
Moisturization Testing →Baseline24 hours
Age Spots & Hyperpigmentation →BaselineT2Clinical photography
Before & After Photography: Custom Teaneck NJ Studio
Clinically Validated, High Resolution Before and After Images and Analysis Over Time. Validated Claim Support offers cutting-edge, high-resolution photography to help document product efficacy over a given treatment timeline or product usage cycle.
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Redness reduction: 44% less redness from baseline to week 2. The lower circle shows the average skin color in the treated area. Drag to compare.
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Get Paid To Test Skincare Products in Bergen County New Jersey Today!
At VCS, we pay local residents to test skincare and personal care products to help support product claims. As a VCS Product Tester, you can try the latest skincare products AND get paid!
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