usable properties

English translation: usability properties

18:52 Jul 5, 2015
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Cosmetics, Beauty
English term or phrase: usable properties
Is this term used in the context of application tests of cosmetic products when testers (persons participating in the tests) are volunteers?
Usable properties can be a form of application, scent, colour.

The tests also cover other properties, for example if the product has a soothing effect on scalp irritations, eliminates scalp burning sensation and itching, makes hair soft, is efficient etc.


I also consider functional properties, although I have found usability tests on one Polish website.

Thank you for your help.
asia20002
Poland
Local time: 02:42
Selected answer:usability properties
Explanation:
Usability means how easy it is to use, for example is the container attractive and easy to open, does it smell nice, have a nice color, is it easily absorbed in the skin, not greasy, etc.

I can't find an example that applies specifically to cosmetics but it is used for many other kinds of products.
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Local time: 19:42
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consumer's properties


Explanation:
the properties that are valued by general public (not by specialists, like medical or cosmetic professionals etc.)

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Note added at 18 час (2015-07-06 13:48:29 GMT)
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consumer properties


Alla_K
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usability properties


Explanation:
Usability means how easy it is to use, for example is the container attractive and easy to open, does it smell nice, have a nice color, is it easily absorbed in the skin, not greasy, etc.

I can't find an example that applies specifically to cosmetics but it is used for many other kinds of products.


Tina Vonhof (X)
Canada
Local time: 19:42
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