Snap, scan or share
Photograph the ingredient list, scan the barcode in store – or share a product link straight from Safari when you shop online.
Scan & analyse
The ingredient list tells the truth. Skinimalist reads it for you.
Snap the label, scan the barcode or share a link from Safari. Every product gets a clear 1–5 score built on official EU classifications – and you see how well it fits your skin.
PFAS
Carcinogens
Fragrance allergens
Suspected hormone disruptors
- 36,700+
- ingredients in the database
- 91,200+
- names and synonyms recognised
- 6,700+
- summarised studies in Deep analysis
- 1–5
- one clear score for every product
How it works
From ingredient list to clear answer in seconds.
Get the score
Every product is rated 1–5 based on confirmed hazard classifications from the EU Cosmetics Regulation and other verified official sources.
Match it to your skin
Build a skin profile and see how well each product fits your skin type, sensitivities and goals – not just how clean the label is.
Skinimalist Score
Scores built on official classifications – not marketing.
PFAS, carcinogens, fragrance allergens and suspected hormone disruptors are flagged even when they hide behind alternative names. Deep analysis adds 6,700+ summarised studies and comparisons with similar products, with clear markers separating positive findings from negative.
- Official hazard classifications from the EU Cosmetics Regulation
- Alternative names and synonyms unmasked automatically
- The score also shows how confident the assessment is
My skin
Your skin is not an average.
A product can have a clean ingredient list and still be wrong for you. Build a skin profile based on your skin type, sensitivities and goals – and see how well your active products match your skin. The more products you evaluate, the more accurate the match gets.
- A skin profile that learns from the products you use
- Match score for your whole routine
- Expiry tracking (PAO) for opened products
Male and female skin genuinely differ – in thickness, oil production and the hormones that steer them. That's why Skinimalist asks this first: a more accurate profile means a more accurate match.
Women's skin is typically thinner, and its oil and hydration shift with the hormonal cycle – from monthly changes to pregnancy and menopause. It tends to be drier and more reactive, especially as estrogen declines with age.
Men's skin is driven by androgens like testosterone: roughly 20–25% thicker, with more collagen, larger pores and more active sebaceous glands – so it's usually oilier and more prone to shine and blackheads.
Web scan
Shopping online? Share the link, get the analysis.
Share the product page from Safari and Skinimalist reads the ingredient list for you – score, warnings and match, in seconds, before you hit buy. Works with most webshops and keeps improving.
- Score and warnings before checkout
- Snap the label or scan the barcode in store
- Full history so you can compare later
Discover
Found a problem? Find a better alternative.
Discover thousands of products and find similar options with better scores. Dig into any ingredient in the INCI database – with studies and facts, not opinions.
- Similar products, ranked by score
- Facts and studies for every ingredient
- Organise finds and future buys in your own lists
Private & independent
Everything is analysed on your iPhone. Nothing leaves it.
Image recognition, ingredient decoding, scoring and matching all run locally on your device. No photos or personal data are uploaded, the app works offline, and there is no login – so you can stay completely anonymous. Every score is independent, with no ties to the skincare industry.
- On-device analysis – works fully offline
- No account, no login, no tracking of your skin data
- Independent scores, free from industry ties
With Skinimalist Suspects™ you can also flag ingredients with suspected – but not yet proven – harmful effects. You choose whether those warnings are shown.
Ingredient guides
Understand what's in your skincare.
Short, source-based guides to the questions we get most – written from the same data that powers the app.
Sun protection
Mineral vs chemical sunscreen – what's the difference?
How physical and chemical UV filters work, which ones are under scrutiny, and how to read them in the INCI list.
Read the guide → SafetyCarcinogenic substances in skincare – what does the science say?
What CMR classifications mean, which ingredients are banned in the EU, and where contaminants can still sneak in.
Read the guide → Skin typePore-clogging (comedogenic) ingredients – a practical guide
Why the comedogenic scale is trickier than it looks, and which ingredients to watch if you're breakout-prone.
Read the guide → AllergensFragrance allergens: the ingredients hiding behind "parfum"
Which fragrance allergens the EU requires on the label, and how to spot them in an ingredient list.
Read the guide → PFASPFAS in cosmetics – "forever chemicals" on your skin
What PFAS are, why they end up in makeup and skincare, and how to recognise them on the label.
Read the guide → HormonesSuspected endocrine disruptors in skincare
Which common ingredients are under evaluation as hormone disruptors, and what the EU is doing about it.
Read the guide →FAQ
Common questions
Is Skinimalist free?
Yes. Downloading and scanning is free. Some features, like unlimited history and deeper analysis, are part of Skinimalist Pro.
Where does the score come from?
Every product is rated 1–5 based on confirmed official hazard classifications from the EU Cosmetics Regulation and other verified official sources – backed by a database of 36,700+ ingredients and 91,200+ names and synonyms.
Do my photos or skin data leave my phone?
No. Image recognition, ingredient decoding, scoring and matching all run locally on your iPhone. There is no login, and the app works offline. Web scan and product discovery need an internet connection.
Does the product need to be in a database?
No. Skinimalist analyses the ingredient list itself, so it works even for products no database has heard of.
Is this medical advice?
No. Skinimalist is decision support. It doesn't replace a doctor or dermatologist, and "no warnings" never means a product is guaranteed risk-free.
Which languages and platforms are supported?
Skinimalist is available for iPhone in English and Swedish. Feedback and suggestions are always welcome – they shape what gets built next.
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