Patent ID: 6926904

Claim:
A method whereby a consumer can evaluate efficacy of an anti-aging cosmetic product, the method comprising: (A) providing to a consumer a kit which comprises: (i) a proof tape comprising a support substrate provided with an adhesive on a surface thereof, the adhesive having sufficient tack to maintain an imprint of fine lines and wrinkles after removal of the tape from the skin; and (ii) a fixative for maintaining the imprint for a time longer than would occur without the fixative; (B) applying the cosmetic product to the skin; (C) placing the adhesive surface of the proof tape against the skin treated with the cosmetic product in step (B); (D) removing the proof tape and contacting same with the fixative; and (E) repeating steps (C) and (D) at a future time with a second poof tape followed by comparison of patterns resultant from first and second proof tape applications to the skin.