EmoSpin · Consumer experience research
Scientific publications
Articles, book chapters and patent publications involving members of the team. Publication types remain distinct.
Peer-reviewed articles
- Roso A et al. (2024). Contribution of cosmetic ingredients and skin care textures to emotions. International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 46, 262–283.
DOI / source - Bouhout S, Aubert A, Vial F, Choquenet B (2023). Physiological benefits associated with facial skincare: Well-being from emotional perception to neuromodulation. International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 45, 458–469.
DOI / source - Villaret A et al. (2022). Clinical evaluation of anaesthetic-like effect of two dermocosmetic formulations containing Aquaphilus dolomiae extract-G3 in subjects with sensitive facial skin. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 36, 6–12.
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Book chapters — 2025 edition
Bellon P (coord.), 2025. Cosmétiques, parfums et émotions. L’apport des neurosciences. 2e édition. Cosmetic Valley éditions. ISBN 978-2-490639-72-4.
BnF — notice bibliographique
BnF — notice bibliographique
- Aubert A (2025). L’approche scientifique des émotions dans le domaine de la cosmétique et des parfums : les réponses des neurosciences. Chapter 1, p. 1–18.
- Vial F, Aubert A (2025). Comment étudier les émotions ? Les approches cognitives, physiologiques et comportementales. Chapter 2, p. 19–42.
- Bellon P, Rinau AL, Pensé-Lhéritier AM, Aubert A (2025). La réalité virtuelle est-elle un outil fiable pour l’évaluation sensorielle d’un produit cosmétique ?. Chapter 4, p. 59–76.
- Queiroz A, Vial F, Aubert A (2025). Quand les ingrédients cosmétiques jouent avec nos émotions. Chapter 7, p. 105–114.
- Descoubes M, Carrasco-Douroux C, Le Mauff L, Aubert A (2025). Mesure de la qualité du sommeil induit par le pouvoir relaxant des odeurs. Chapter 8, p. 115–127.
- Polette S, Polette O, Vial F (2025). Le parfum TiL : quand les émotions s’en mêlent. Objectivation de l’influence d’un parfum sur la réponse émotionnelle de sujets féminins. Chapter 11, p. 156–169.
Patent publication
- Bellon P et al., including Aubert A and Vial F (2023). Fragrance compositions and products conveying a positive mood. WO2023222753A1, 23 November 2023.
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Earlier bibliography and other chapters
- Aubert A, Vial F. (2025) Evaluation de la réponse émotionnelle. In: Anne-Marie Pensé-Lhéritier, editor. Evaluation des produits cosmétiques: L'objectivation 2nd édition. Chartres: Cosmetic Valley; pp 257-279.
- Bellon P, Rineau AL, Pense-Lheritier AM, Aubert A (2021) La réalité virtuelle est-elle un outil fiable pour l’évaluation sensorielle d’un produit cosmétique ? In: Bellon P, editor. Cosmétiques, parfums et émotions: l'apport des neurosciences. Chartres: Cosmetic Valley; pp. 49–67.
- Aubert A. (2021) L'approche scientifique des émotions dans le domaine de la cosmétique: les réponses des neurosciences. In: Bellon P, editor. Cosmétiques, parfums et émotions, l'apport des neurosciences. Chartres: Cosmetic Valley; pp. 3–14.
- Ferraris C, Vial F, Cragnolini A, Laboutiere C, Pele C, Aubert A (2021) Les bénéfices holistiques d’un soin corporel sur la qualité du sommeil et les signes de fatigue. In: Bellon P, editor. Cosmétiques, parfums et émotions: l'apport des neurosciences. Chartres: Cosmetic Valley; pp. 96–106.
- Aubert A, Vial F. (2021) Comment étudier les émotions ? Les approches cognitives, physiologiques et comportementales. In: Bellon P, editor. Cosmétiques, parfums et émotions: l'apport des neurosciences. Chartres: Cosmetic Valley; pp. 15–33.
- Queiroz A, Landemarre L, Vial F, Aubert A (2020) Towards Support of “Positive Aging” by Cosmetics: Improvement of Self-Perception through Topical Application of a Giant Exopolysaccharide. IFSCC Magazine 23: 25-29.
- Pense-Lheritier AM, Vallet T, Aubert A, Bourne MA, Lavarde M (2016) Descriptive Analysis of A Complex Product Space: Drug-Beverage Mixture. J Sensory Studies 31:101-113.
- Aubert A (2012). Motivation in psychoneuroimmunology. In: The Oxford Handbook of Psychoneuroimmunology. S. Segerstrom, ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press Oxford. pp 306-320.
- Korichi R, Pelle-de-Queral D, Gazano G, Aubert A (2011) Relation between facial morphology, personality and the functions of facial make-up in women. Int J Cosmet Sci 33: 338-345.
- Aubert A (2011) Social and Psychological Influence of Odors: A Bio-Cultural Perspective. In Logan E. Weiss and Jason M. Atwood editors: The Biology of Odors. New York, Nova Science Publishers.
- Aubert A (2011) Psychologie et neuro-anatomie de la délibération. Procédures 3: 1, dossier 4, p. 19-21
- Aubert A (2008) Psychosocial Stress, Emotions and Cytokine-Related Disorders. Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery, 2: 139-148.
- Korichi R, Pelle-de-Queral D, Gazano G, Aubert A (2008) Why women use makeup: Implication of psychological traits in makeup functions. J Cosmet Sci 59: 127-137.
Further reading — independent research
- Giuffrè MR et al. (2025). Capturing the sensory and emotional dynamics of cosmetic creams during usage: A temporal dominance approach. Food Quality and Preference, 131, 105556.
DOI / source - Giacalone D, Llobell F, Jaeger SR (2022). Beyond liking measures in food-related consumer research supplement hedonic responses and improve ability to predict consumption. Food Quality and Preference, 97, 104459.
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