L’Oréal’s Latest Skin Care Device Aims to Predict What Your Skin Will Need Next

After five years of development, L’Oréal's Cell Bioprint is ready to launch in Asia later this year

On Monday at CES in Las Vegas, L’Oréal introduced a new device that’s changing the game in skincare. Called the Cell Bioprint, it’s designed to look beyond just your current skin concerns. In just five minutes, this tech can analyse not only what the skin needs today but also what it might need tomorrow.

After five years of development in partnership with Korean start-up NanoEnTek, known for its advanced skin diagnostic systems, L’Oréal’s new tool is almost ready to make its debut with one of the brand’s lines in Asia later this year.

Unlike traditional skin analysis tools, that rely on 2D or 3D scans to assess visible concerns such as fine lines, dark spots and uneven texture, this device takes a different approach. The Cell Bioprint zeroes in on the proteins in the skin, identifying what’s there (or missing) to offer insights into potential future concerns. It even estimates the skin’s biological age and predicts how well active ingredients, like retinol, might work for the person.

 

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"At L'Oréal, we're always looking toward the future of beauty, blending cutting-edge discoveries with our long-standing beauty expertise. With skin being the largest organ, and a key part of people's wellbeing, we are thrilled to unveil Cell BioPrint, an exclusive microfluidic lab-on-a-chip technology coupled with our century-long skin science leadership,” said Barbara Lavernos, Deputy CEO in charge of Research, Innovation and Technology at L'Oréal Groupe in the press release. “With the Cell BioPrint device, we offer people the ability to discover deeper insights about their skin through specific biomarkers and to proactively address the beauty and longevity of their skin." 

The device aims to remove the guesswork from skincare by helping to create a personalized routine for long-term skin health. The process involves placing a small strip of tape on the cheek, which is then placed in a solution to isolate proteins. After that, the tape goes into the Cell Bioprint cartridge for analysis. This method gives insights into what your skin might need moving forward.

L’Oréal has been unveiling something new at every CES. Back in 2022, they introduced Colorsonic, an at-home hair coloring tool that made the whole process mess-free. Then, in 2023, they showed off a few prototypes, including Hapta—an innovative makeup applicator designed for people with limited mobility. It officially launched at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.