Coming soon: A revolutionary smart mirror by Panasonic
Panasonic has developed a smart mirror that is poised to shake up the make-up industry. BeautyTech.jp gets a first glimpse at this head-turning mirror.
From one’s reflection, the smart mirror gathers information such as the user’s face shape, skin condition and biometric data. This is then used to recommend suitable items and beauty solutions based on data from its terminal and cloud network, like the day’s weather and external factors. At the same time, AR and image synthesis, processing technology, virtual trials and such can be conducted.
Cutting-edge smart mirror solution
While there already are plenty of smart mirror-related products in the market, major electronics maker Panasonic is developing one from a fresh angle and concept, as reflected in the “Snow Beauty Mirror and Make-up Sheet”.
The Snow Beauty Mirror & Make-up Sheet’s most unique feature is the ability to meet diversified user needs. From shortening the time needed for make-up, using cosmetics that make the skin look beautiful to the latest make-up styles, a wide variety of different needs can be covered.
First, a virtual make-up simulation is done based on the user’s unique facial features. A high definition image synthesis function and processing technology within the mirror allows users to operate it easily at the touch of the panel. Make-up styles and experiences are recreated to a high degree of reality with this feature.
Next, the condition of wrinkles, spots and pores can be tallied numerically. The camera installed in the mirror takes a photo of your face which is analyzed by internal software to produce a detailed report on your skin condition.
What’s even better is a make-up sheet made from an extremely-thin film. It automatically inputs data from the photo taken, and at a touch of a button, comes from a connected printer. This beautifying sheet that helps to cover any blemishes can be printed. Simply peel and place this sheet directly on your face to save the time of applying any concealer, with results far surpassing the latter. Of course, the look is natural. From applying make-up to simply pasting it on is a revolutionary concept. Panasonic is working on the final touches to this new technology of peel and paste make-up.
New Phase for Beauty Business
The Snow Beauty Mirror & Make-up Sheet is expected to be available for business users like cosmetic makers and beauty retailers. Effort is being made to make it easy for shop managers to use. With a specialty software called Make-up Design Tool, make-up patterns using new products or the styles of famous make-up artists can be easily added to the mirror’s menu.
Also, from the corporate standpoint, the cost of providing trials and samples can be cut by applying smart mirror simulations. Customers may also be attracted by the availability of such a new service. Offering the latest products as a set with the simulation experience may prove a popular option. At the same time, there is the plus of being able to use data collected by the Snow Beauty Mirror & Make-up Sheet for analysis and the development of future beauty products.
Just as smart phones have changed the way of people’s behaviors and how businesses work, smart mirrors have the potential to lift the beauty industry into a new phase.
Translation: Ching Li Tor
Original text (Japanese): Jonggi HA
Top Image: Lia Koltyrina via shutterstock
