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Table 2

Lip products sensory evaluation protocol, including the criteria definitions, drawn up by the CHANEL PB sensory analysis department.

    Criteria Definition
On the first application      
   One coat of lipstick all over the lips   Slippery Does not drag when spreading
   sensation on the lips on application   Smoothness Ability of the lipstick to liquefy when warm, and become soft
    Moistness Wet sensation of the product on the lips
   Visual   Thickness of the coating Amount of product deposited on the pre-defined area
Apply 2 more coats      
   Visual   Faithfulness of the shade Faithfulness of the shade between the visual of the lipstick and after application to the lips
    Evenness The product is uniformly spread over the whole area of application
    Opacity Good coverage through which the lips cannot be seen
    Intensity of colour Brightness of the colour, no dull aspect
    Smooth visual Smooth, improves the appearance of the lip surface
    Shininess Degree of light reflected
    Glittery Presence of luminous dots
    Pearly effect Reflections of changing colour, metallic, iridescent
   Sensation of the coating on the lips Adherence to the lips after three coats Stickiness Adherence, force needed to separate the lips after contact.
  Make a backwards and forwards movement with the lips Softness of lips Smooth sensation, no roughness
    Silicone Perception of a silicone rubber type sensation, powdery, peach skin feel
    Oily Greasy “liquid” sensation on the lips
  Non-visual impression Presence on the lips Sensation of heaviness on the lips. Tactile, non-visual impression.
   Visual   Definition of the contour Lip contour line is straight, not blurry
    Bleeding Product runs into wrinkles
After Kleenex      
   See photos Amount of lipstick Amount of lip gloss deposited on the second brand

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