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June 24, 2026·Consumer·Minds Team

# **Minds Study: Microbiome Credibility in Pharmacies**

How do German consumers react to complex microbiome claims for acne? A Minds target audience simulation with 800 synthetic profiles.

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## Methodology

This Minds target audience simulation with eight hundred synthetic profiles shows that sixty-eight percent of German consumers with acne-prone skin prefer simple, benefit-oriented claims over complex biological explanations of the skin microbiome. The results were validated against established demographic and psychographic models as well as reference data from Kantar to ensure maximum representativeness for the German pharmacy market.

**68**%

Prefer simple benefit claims over complex biology

**59**%

Skeptical of terms like 'live probiotics'

**74**%

Trust pharmaceutical recommendations unconditionally

Based on a simulated panel of 800 respondents. 85–95% accuracy validated against historical data.

## **Frequently asked questions**

### **How reliable are the results of the Minds simulation for dermo-cosmetic questions?**

Minds achieves an average agreement of 85% to 95% with physical panels in preference tests and objection analyses. For specific questions and precisely anchored target audience segments, the agreement can even reach up to 100%.

### **How quickly does Minds deliver results for complex marketing claims?**

Minds delivers deep, data-driven insights in under an hour. Compared to traditional market studies that take several weeks, dermo-cosmetic brands can validate their claims and positioning in record time.

### **How do the costs of Minds compare to traditional panels?**

Minds offers deep target audience insights at a fraction of the cost of a traditional panel and without the usual recruitment costs per participant. In addition, there are no long waiting times, as the simulations are carried out on EU servers in full compliance with GDPR.

### **How does this Minds simulation help dermo-cosmetic brands in the middle of the buyer journey (MoFu)?**

In the MoFu phase, brands must prove the credibility of their scientific claims (microbiome skincare scientific credibility) without overwhelming consumers. The Minds simulation shows precisely which biological explanations build trust and which generate skepticism, allowing marketing teams to perfectly calibrate their messaging.

## **About Minds**

Minds is an AI research lab building synthetic focus groups and studies. It helps go-to-market and product teams understand their target audiences in minutes, not months.

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