From laboratory to high-tech beauty incubator

A laboratory with cutting-edge R&D / partnerships with beauty tech companies

Proud to be part of the Clarins group, myBlend benefits first and foremost from the expertise and research resources of the Clarins laboratories developed under the leadership of Doctor Olivier Courtin, Managing Director of the group and son of its founder.

Driven by constant innovation, myBlend relies on an integrated Cell Biology Laboratory of the Clarins group, which constantly works to better understand the skin, its physiological mechanisms, its enemies, and above all, its aging. In total, more than 70 years of scientific work make this research, without doubt, the most expert on fibroblasts , the key cell of skin youth.

In his modern vision of beauty, Doctor Olivier Courtin goes even further by exploring the healing capacities of the skin . The major focus of myBlend Research? Epigenetics , or the science that studies the impact of our environment on the expression of our genome. This science reveals that only 15% of our overall aging results from the intrinsic evolution of our genes, while 85% is directly induced by our lifestyle and our environment . And this also concerns our skin!

Another collaboration, the one established with a dermatologist expert in photobiomodulation. Thanks to its knowledge of the benefits of LED light , the brand has developed its most advanced tool, the LED mask with red and infrared lights , the ultimate high-tech holistic beauty experience. A scientific approach to beauty, integrated and connected R&D with a broader scientific environment, and exclusive high-tech partnerships make myBlend one of the most innovative dermo-cosmetic brands and skin experts.

Formulas for efficiency / innovative and high-performance active ingredients

With the preeminence of science, myBlend combines the art of formulation with the support of laboratories dedicated to the development of its skin care products.

First, the Laboratoire Actifs teams select the best ingredients. To do this, the Phytochemistry Laboratory works upstream to detect the molecules that will be effective in the skin at the heart of the plants . This is how purified or biotechnology-enhanced plant extracts are developed, as is the case with fermented turmeric extract, the flagship active ingredient in the skincare range, which benefits from an innovative fermentation process that multiplies the antioxidant powers of the original raw extract . The plant active ingredients are also combined with reference molecules, scientifically validated in dermatology and aesthetic medicine, such as the brand's signature peptides , or its hyaluronic acid complex.

Effectiveness, concentration, but also respect. Respect for the skin and respect for man. Each active ingredient, each raw material is subject to rigorous validation by the Toxicology Laboratory for which safety is the watchword. Thus, beyond the regulations that immediately prohibit certain compounds, myBlend also excludes 17 controversial substances from its formulation specifications.

Sustainable innovation for care adapted to all skin types

Always concerned about its environmental impact, myBlend instills a responsible approach in all of its activities. Thus, the treatments benefit from a 360° sustainable approach.

In terms of ingredients, myBlend focuses its efforts precisely on controlled, responsible and transparent sourcing and traceability, with in particular 90% of ingredients of natural origin , 61% of ingredients originating from Europe and 18% from France, and 100% French formulation and production.

For packaging, preference is given to easily recyclable materials such as glass (25% PCR – Post Consumer Recycling), PP plastic, or aluminum. The cases are made of recycled and recyclable raw cardboard.

Finally, on the Laboratories side, the ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certifications attest to the group's commitment to improving its environmental and energy performance.

By mastering unique dermo-cosmetic know-how from science and technology, from fundamental research to formulas, myBlend has established itself as an expert in global beauty. With its holistic vision, the brand goes beyond apparent external well-being and also explores the importance of the inner self as a source of beauty. With its range of food supplements, myBlend goes further in its expertise, and thus develops a real ecosystem where beauty and health are part of a scientific, high-end, personalized and global approach, and always responsible.

Proven effectiveness for “products that do what they say”

This was the motto of Doctor Olivier Courtin: " Say what you do, and do what you say. " And the products resulting from myBlend Research are no exception. So, after the formulation time, comes the evaluation time.

To prove the effectiveness of the products, the Evaluation laboratory teams use different types of tests.

Clinical tests offer a precise and quantitative scientific approach , leaving no room for subjectivity or doubt. In vitro , clinical tests are conducted on skin explants representative of living skin, while in vivo , efficacy is evaluated on a panel of consumers. Measuring the depth of a wrinkle, quantifying the firmness and density of the skin, assessing the intensity of a pigment spot or even the radiance and luminosity of the complexion...

The evaluation is also qualitative with the study of perceived effectiveness. The one that women see on their face and feel. Thus, all myBlend treatments are tested by women. Sensoriality is not left out either. Because the pleasure of application to the skin is one of the pillars of the brand, the quality of the textures is scrupulously evaluated by the house's sensory analysis experts, even before being submitted to the opinion of women.