Reformer Independent Study Method and Results

Independent Studies · In Full

The numbers, and how we got to them.

Two independent studies, two products, two distinct skin zones — one transparent presentation of the methodology, the sample, the timeframe, and the self-reported outcomes for both the Reformer Face Mask and the Reformer Under-Eye Mask.

The Methodology

How the studies were conducted.

Each Reformer product was tested in its own independent study before launch. Participants were recruited as panels of adult skin-care buyers, instructed to use the product as part of their existing routine at the recommended cadence, and asked to self-report outcomes at the end of the study window using a five-point Likert scale (Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neutral, Agree, Strongly Agree).

The figures reported across this page and across our product pages are the percentage of participants who selected either Agree or Strongly Agree — the standard convention in cosmetic consumer-perception studies. The framing is honest about what the data is and what it is not. These are self-reported perceptions, not clinical instrumented measurements. They tell us what participants noticed and how they felt about their skin at the end of the study period.

About self-reported data

Self-reported consumer perception is the most established methodology in cosmetic product testing for measuring the real-world experience of using a product. It captures what users notice in the mirror, what feels different to the touch, and what gets compliments from people around them. It does not replace clinical instrumentation for measuring things like skin barrier function or trans-epidermal water loss, but those measurements often do not match what users actually perceive. Both kinds of data have their place. We use the kind that reflects how skin care actually shows up in someone’s life.

The Results, In Full

Two products. Two studies. Every measure.

The bars below show the percentage of participants who selected Agree or Strongly Agree for each outcome at the end of the study window.

Study One · Reformer Face Mask

Whole-Face Renewal

Independent panel study of 30 participants over 8 weeks, using the Reformer Face Mask two to three times per week. Survey data collected February 2026.

  • Skin feels deeply hydrated
    100%
  • Skin looks more radiant & revitalized
    97%
  • Skin feels more elastic & bouncy
    93%
  • Skin texture looks smoother & more refined
    90%
  • Skin looks firmer
    87%
Study Two · Reformer Under-Eye Mask

Eye-Area Renewal

Independent panel study of 16 participants over 6 weeks, using the Reformer Under-Eye Mask two to three times per week. Survey data collected February 2026.

  • Eye area feels more hydrated
    100%
  • Under-eye area looks smoother
    100%
  • Eye area looks refreshed & well-rested
    100%
  • Overall appearance of eye area improved
    94%
  • Skin around eyes looks firmer
    88%
At A Glance

The shape of each study.

Face Mask · N 30
Face Mask · Duration 8 weeks
Eye Mask · N 16
Eye Mask · Duration 6 weeks

Both panels self-reported using a 5-point Likert scale. The percentages on this page represent the combined Agree and Strongly Agree response. Data collected February 2026.

In Their Own Words

What the participants said about it.

The statistics on this page are aggregates. The quotes below are individual experiences from study participants — the texture of the data the percentages summarise.

“After fourteen days, I have seen a noticeable improvement. My texture has become smoother and my skin looks more hydrated and radiant overall. I feel more confident going out without makeup or concealer.”
Face Mask · Participant
“My under-eyes feel significantly smoother and more hydrated. The texture has visibly improved, and the pores that used to be more noticeable now appear minimized. My eye bags look less prominent, and the overall area feels firmer and more toned.”
Eye Mask · Participant
“During cold weather, my skin tends to feel dry and tight, but the mask deeply replenished moisture and helped soften the appearance of fine lines. My skin feels smoother — truly refreshed.”
Face Mask · Participant
What The Data Means

Honest framing, in plain language.

Three things are worth saying clearly about studies of this kind, ours included.

The numbers reflect perception, not instrumentation. A 100% score on “eye area feels more hydrated” means every participant in the panel selected Agree or Strongly Agree at the end of the study window. It does not mean every participant’s skin was measured with a corneometer and showed numerically higher hydration. Both kinds of evidence have merit; this study chose the perceptual kind because it captures what skin-care actually does for the person using it.

Sample size matters for confidence, not for honesty. Thirty participants for the Face Mask study and sixteen for the Eye Mask study are appropriate sizes for cosmetic consumer-perception panels — larger than many launched competitors, smaller than a pivotal pharmaceutical trial. We report the size openly so you can evaluate the data with that context in mind, rather than burying it.

Duration is the most important factor. The Reformer formulas are designed for compound benefit over weeks, not single-session rescue. The fact that participants were using the products for six to eight weeks before reporting is, in our view, more important than the headline percentages. Skin care that works in a single use is mostly hydration plus light reflection. Skin care that works at six and eight weeks is doing real structural work.

Continue Reading

The products behind the numbers.

The studies are the result of the formulas. If you would like to see what each mask is engineered to do and the full ingredient list behind it, the dedicated pages are the next stop.

Deep Dive · Face Mask

The Reformer Face Mask

Biocellulose mask powered by NAD+, NMN, and creatine. Six skin concerns it solves, the full ingredient stack, and the methodology that produced the eight-week results above.

Deep Dive · Eye Mask

The Reformer Under-Eye Mask

Hydrogel mask powered by SYN-AKE peptide, retinol, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide. Six eye-area concerns and the methodology that produced the six-week results above.

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