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UHUE - Custom Cosmetic Creator

Product

Beauty and Cosmetic Products

Concept / Professional Category

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Architect / Designer:

Andrew Bowen

Studio:

Unbox Product Design

Design Team:

Andrew Bowen / Principal / Unbox Product Design
Max Cao / Industrial Designer / Unbox Product Design
Eric Tseng / Industrial Designer / Unbox Product Design
Oliver Litner / Web Designer / Unbox Product Design

Copyright:

Unbox Product Design

Country:

United States

UHUE™ is a first-of-its-kind, at-home custom cosmetic creation device. Putting the power of a dedicated cosmetic factory at your fingertips and on your countertop. Studies have shown that nearly 80% of women struggle to find cosmetics that match their skin tone. This is even more challenging for those who have less common complexions or who are not represented in the traditional cosmetic industry. With UHUE we provide total control for all skin types. Including customizable options in base shades, accent colors, hue, saturation, undertones, coverage, finish, and shimmer. Users can create their entire routine including foundation, concealer, bronzer, lip color, and eyeshadow. They can save, recall, update, and even share their formulas with their friends and community. With UHUE the possibilities are endless.

With the traditional cosmetic industry colors and formulas need to be produced and sold in very large quantities to be economical. This means they can only make products for the most common skin types and many individuals will be underserved or not represented at all. It has long been understood that the only way to create a perfect match is to tailor-make cosmetics onsite. Until now that has not been available or affordable to most. With UHUE we have developed a proprietary technology and system capable of metering microdoses of viscous fluids making it possible to produce custom cosmetics from the comfort of your home. No more will consumers need to purchase endless products to find a close enough match. No more will consumers need to rely on used and dirty store test samples in crowded, uncomfortable, and badly lit environments. UHUE makes creating custom cosmetics fun and easy. Color and formula libraries can be downloaded and modified. All selections are made through the dedicated touch display or mobile app. Our system provides three ways of finding the perfect match so users can learn how formulas can be fine-tuned for their unique skin tones. Ingredients are dispensed in seconds with no mess or fuss and with a quick stir ready to wear. The entire system is airless to preserve ingredients and where consumers only have to replenish the ingredients they use which will reduce their cosmetic expenses. The device and accessories are made to last and reusable to cut back on waste. For those disposable components, parts are produced from biodegradable plastic to further reduce environmental impact. By connecting through the platform or social media users can find their community, share their formulas, tricks, and tips, grow, learn, and create together. With UHUE users have full control of their beauty with no limit to their creative potential.

UHUE™ is a first-of-its-kind, at-home custom cosmetic creation device. Putting the power of a dedicated cosmetic factory at your fingertips and on your countertop. Studies have shown that nearly 80% of women struggle to find cosmetics that match their skin tone. This is even more challenging for those who have less common complexions or who are not represented in the traditional cosmetic industry. With UHUE we provide total control for all skin types. Including customizable options in base shades, accent colors, hue, saturation, undertones, coverage, finish, and shimmer. Users can create their entire routine including foundation, concealer, bronzer, lip color, and eyeshadow. They can save, recall, update, and even share their formulas with their friends and community. With UHUE the possibilities are endless.

With the traditional cosmetic industry colors and formulas need to be produced and sold in very large quantities to be economical. This means they can only make products for the most common skin types and many individuals will be underserved or not represented at all. It has long been understood that the only way to create a perfect match is to tailor-make cosmetics onsite. Until now that has not been available or affordable to most. With UHUE we have developed a proprietary technology and system capable of metering microdoses of viscous fluids making it possible to produce custom cosmetics from the comfort of your home. No more will consumers need to purchase endless products to find a close enough match. No more will consumers need to rely on used and dirty store test samples in crowded, uncomfortable, and badly lit environments. UHUE makes creating custom cosmetics fun and easy. Color and formula libraries can be downloaded and modified. All selections are made through the dedicated touch display or mobile app. Our system provides three ways of finding the perfect match so users can learn how formulas can be fine-tuned for their unique skin tones. Ingredients are dispensed in seconds with no mess or fuss and with a quick stir ready to wear. The entire system is airless to preserve ingredients and where consumers only have to replenish the ingredients they use which will reduce their cosmetic expenses. The device and accessories are made to last and reusable to cut back on waste. For those disposable components, parts are produced from biodegradable plastic to further reduce environmental impact. By connecting through the platform or social media users can find their community, share their formulas, tricks, and tips, grow, learn, and create together. With UHUE users have full control of their beauty with no limit to their creative potential.

Unbox Product Design

Unbox Product Design is an international award-winning design, engineering, and brand consultancy. We specialize in new product innovation with solid brand direction. Our work is designed to address user needs, market trends, and opportunities while also considering the best manufacturing processes, business returns, and social and environmental impacts. Projects include an array of consumer, commercial, medical, and professional products. Accompanied with branding, packaging, graphics, UI, and web design, we establish a cohesive user experience and company identity.