The Visi‐Chroma VC‐100®: a new imaging colorimeter for dermatocosmetic research

Background/aims: It was the aim of this study to carry out a comparative evaluation in vitro on standardized color charts and in vivo on healthy subjects using the Visi‐Chroma VC‐100®, a new imaging tristimulus colorimeter and the Minolta Chromameter CR‐200® as a reference instrument. The Visi‐Chroma combines tristimulus color analysis with full color visualization of the skin area measured. The technical performances of both instruments were compared with the purpose of validating the use of this new imaging colorimeter in dermatocosmetic research.

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