From Beauty Startup to Breakthrough:
Solving Problems No One Saw Coming
The Challenge
A beauty startup approached Amest with a bold ask: Create a device that scans a face and instantly blends and dispenses custom skin tone foundation - in just six months.
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It sounded Simple.
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But Amest knew better. Biology, precision dispensing, and real-world variability made it anything but simple.
The Breakthroughs
Problem #1: Compressible ingredients threw off volumetric dispensing.
SOLUTION: Re-engineered internal mechanics for consistent output
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Problem #2: Dispensed foundation came out too red.
SOLUTION: Discovered the sensor was reading through skin to blood vessels and pivoted to a more sensitive device used in the plastics industry.
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Problem #3: Environmental challenges: Temperature swings, safety & sterilization requirements.
SOLUTION: Engineered a climate-resistant, tamper-proof, sanitary housing.
Beyond the Specs
Amest doesn't just solve problems, they help clients see around corners.
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Clear-eyed risk assessment: Honest about technical, cost, and schedule impacts from day one.
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Collaborative decision-making: Works side-by-side with clients to balance performance, cost, and timelines.
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Adaptive execution: Keeps R&D aligned and productive, even as priorities or specs shift.
The Results
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Adopted by a global beauty brand. Who, even though they tried, couldn't improve upon the original Amest design.
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In addition to consumers, the product has benefitted burn survivors and actors.
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Regulatory Success, certified for use in both U.S. and EU.
Why it Matters
Amest isn't in the cosmetics business. They're in the complexity business. Whether it's electronics, medical devices, or something entirely new, they bring the same approach: inventive thinking, clear communication, and the refusal to settle for "good enough".​
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Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688
Tel: 949-766-9692
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