Abstract: A hand-held dispenser device includes a dispensing nozzle, wherein the dispensing nozzle is configured to point toward a dispensing direction, a camera configured to receive an image of a dispensing zone that the dispensing nozzle points toward, and a viewfinder that displays the image of the dispensing zone that the dispensing nozzle points toward.

Abstract: An electronic detection device with electrochromic indicator is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the detection device includes a sensor configured to sense a predetermined wavelength, an electrochromic display configured to indicate an intensity of the predetermined wavelength exposure received by the sensor; a capacitor configured for charging by the predetermined wavelength, wherein the capacitor is configured to at least in part power the device; and an antenna configured for communicative coupling with a smart device.

Abstract: A computer system and the computer-implemented method of generating and providing skin or hair care product recommendations to a subject, wherein the method comprises determining, by a computing device, more than one pollutant exposure amount for the subject; determining, by the computing device, a target exposure limit for each pollutant; determining, by the computing device, pollutants to which the subject has the highest exposure; and providing, by the computing device, at least one skin or hair care product recommendation to the subject, wherein the recommendation is based on the pollutants to which the subject has the highest exposure.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides a personalized cosmetic formula preparing system, a method of operating the system, and computer readable instructions for implementing the method. The system determines a personalized cosmetic formula for a consumer. In an embodiment, the determination is based on the consumer's preferences, lifestyle, and cosmetic attributes. The system comprises one or more beauty assessment devices, a digital hub in communication with the one or more beauty assessment devices, a dispenser, and a mixer. The system may be used directly in communication with the consumer, or may automatically obtain the formula from other sources. The companion app may control the constituent elements of the system remotely via the digital hub. The formula preparing system may cause a personalized cosmetic formula to be prepared and packaged without complex or expensive equipment and without extensive cosmetic technical training for the operator of the system.