Important: if you have a specific skin concern or persistent issue, it's always better to consult a dermatologist first. Over-the-counter products are not sufficient for treating medical issues.

Skincare Ingredient Analyzer FAQs

Everything you need to know about our product scoring and ingredient checking tool.

What is DemythSkin and how does it work?

DemythSkin is an advanced, free skincare ingredient analyzer and cosmetic ingredient scanner. Our AI acts as a complete INCI ingredient decoder, reading the full list of any cosmetic product and cross-referencing it with clinical data. We instantly break down what each ingredient does, grade the formula, and generate an easy-to-read report card.

Can I use this as a pore-clogging ingredients checker?

Yes. If you struggle with acne or breakouts, our tool acts as a strict non-comedogenic ingredient checker and acne safe skincare checker. We scan the formula for heavy waxes, comedogenic oils, and known acne triggers, flagging them instantly so you can build a clear routine.

How do the Efficacy and Safety scores work?

Every product receives a brutally honest score out of 5.0. The Efficacy Score measures if the product contains enough "Gold Standard" active ingredients to actually work. The Safety Score acts as a strict skincare toxicity scale, penalizing products that use harsh drying alcohols, volatile essential oils, or potential allergens.

Can DemythSkin help me find skincare dupes?

Absolutely. If a luxury serum gets a low efficacy score or has a terrible price-to-performance ratio, our skincare dupes finder algorithm will suggest highly-rated, affordable skincare alternatives. We point you toward products that contain the same (or better) active ingredients.

Are these cosmetic ratings biased by brands?

Never. DemythSkin is a 100% independent clean beauty scanner. We do not accept brand sponsorships to alter scores. A product's skincare safety rating is determined solely by the scientific data backing its ingredient list.