Liquid Foundation Make-up Testing Service — IS 14318:1996

Method Ref.: 14318:1996

TAT : 7 Days*

Required sample quantity : 200 gm

Method Reference

14318:1996

Turnaround Time

7 Days*

Sample Quantity

200 gm

₹6,500 ₹8,500/ sample

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About This Test

Liquid Foundation Make-Up as per IS 14318:1996 is a cosmetic formulation intended to be applied on the face and neck to provide an even skin tone, conceal imperfections, and offer a base for further make-up. This standard outlines the quality and safety parameters for water-based and oil-based liquid foundation formulations used for daily cosmetic application.

The product is expected to be:

Smooth in texture and easy to spread
Free from visible foreign matter or lumps
Homogeneous in consistency
Stable under ambient conditions

Why It Matters

Purpose of Testing

Ensure consumer safety by checking for toxic elements like heavy metals (lead, arsenic) and microbial contamination

Assess product performance in terms of spreadability, consistency, and non-volatile content

Verify pH balance to confirm skin compatibility and avoid irritation

Confirm formulation stability over time to ensure shelf-life integrity and product efficacy

Ensure regulatory compliance with Indian standards to legally market the product in India

What's Tested

Test Parameters

7 parameters covered under this service

Parameter	Method Ref.	NABL	Unit
pH	IS 14318	—	NA
Stability at 40°C	IS 14318	—	NA
Suspended solids	IS 14318	—	% v/v
Arsenic (as As2O3)	IS 14318	—	ppm
Heavy metals (as Pb)	IS 14318	—	ppm
Mercury (Hg)	IS 16913	—	ppm
Microbiological Examinations	—	—	—