Is your serum lying to you?
Fragrance, endocrine disruptors, comedogenic oils hidden behind scientific names you can't read. We decode every ingredient, score every product A to E, and tell you the truth. No brand pays us. Ever.
La Mer at 350 EUR scores the same as Nivea at 5 EUR. Science doesn't lie.
Open grading
0% of the industry
grades C or below.
- A 0% 0
- B 0% 0
- C 0% 0
- D 0% 0
- E 0% 0
Live distribution across every graded product. No brand buys its grade.
We don't sell you anything. We show you what they're selling you.
SkinScore was born from a simple frustration: why is it so hard to know what's in your skincare? Why do you need a chemistry degree to read a label? Why do brands spend more on marketing than formulation? We decided to change that. Every ingredient, dissected. Every product, scored without compromise. No brand pays us. None can buy a better score.
What's really in your skincare?
67% of skincare products contain at least one concerning ingredient. Fragrance, endocrine disruptors, harsh surfactants... hiding behind scientific names most people can't read.
Fragrance = #1 allergen
The EU lists 26 fragrance allergens. Yet 'Parfum' hides hundreds of undisclosed chemicals. The top allergen in dermatology.
Endocrine disruptors
Oxybenzone, octinoxate, certain parabens. Molecules that mimic your hormones. Banned in Hawaii for coral reefs, but legal in your skincare.
SkinScore reads for you
We decode every INCI name, cross-reference with EU CosIng and SCCS databases, and give you an honest A-to-E score. In 2 seconds.
Price guarantees nothing. The formula does.
15 EUR
Price
350 EUR
88/100
Score
67/100
Detail
Same category. Same promise. 23x the price. Lower score.
The antidote to marketing BS
Instant truth
Paste your INCI list or search any product. In 2 seconds, you know if it's worth your money or if you're paying for marketing.
Zero brand deals
We don't accept money from brands. Our ratings come from EU CosIng data, SCCS safety opinions, and dermatology research. La Mer gets a C. We don't care.
Your skin, your rules
Every score adapts to YOUR skin type. What's A-rated for oily skin might be C-rated for sensitive skin. Because one size doesn't fit all.
How it works
Search or paste your INCI list
Type a product name, paste an ingredient list, or scan a barcode.
Get your A-to-E score
Instant breakdown: efficacy, safety, comedogenicity, transparency, skin-type fit.
Build your routine
Personalised AM/PM routine based on your skin type, concerns, and budget.
Products that lie to you
Premium prices, mediocre ingredients. We're not saying these products are bad. We're saying their price doesn't reflect their formula.
Nivea
Creme (Original)
Sol de Janeiro
Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
Garnier
SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1
La Mer
Creme de la Mer
La Mer at 350 EUR uses mineral oil + petrolatum, same as Nivea at 5 EUR. Molecules don't lie.
Top rated
Products that live up to their promises.
CeraVe
Moisturizing Cream
88/100 · 15 EUR
The derma co
Sali-cinamide Anti-acne Serum
87/100
CeraVe
SA Smoothing Cleanser
86/100 · 12 EUR
CeraVe
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
86/100
Null
premium Whitening Lotion
86/100
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser
86/100
Cera Ve
Moisturizing Cream
86/100
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
85/100
Your perfect routine in 2 minutes
Skin type, concerns, budget. We recommend a personalised AM/PM routine with A or B rated products only.
Take the quiz →Find products for your concern
Click your concern to see the top-rated products.
Popular ingredients, decoded
View all ingredients →Retinol
Vitamin A derivative and the gold standard anti-aging active. Promotes cell turn...
Niacinamide
Vitamin B3 derivative and one of the most versatile skincare actives. Strengthen...
Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid)
The most potent form of Vitamin C for skin. A powerful antioxidant that brighten...
Salicylic Acid (BHA)
Beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) that penetrates into pores to dissolve sebum and dead sk...
Hyaluronic Acid
A naturally occurring molecule that holds up to 1,000x its weight in water. The ...
Azelaic Acid
A multi-tasking acid naturally produced by yeast on normal skin. Anti-inflammato...
Ceramide NP
One of the three essential ceramides (NP, AP, EOP) that make up 50% of the skin ...
Centella Asiatica (Cica)
Ancient medicinal plant, a K-beauty hero ingredient. Contains madecassoside, asi...
Features nobody else has
Interaction Checker
"Can I use retinol with vitamin C?" The #1 question in skincare. We finally answer it, with science, not myths.
Dupe Finder
"This 80 EUR serum has the same actives as this 12 EUR one." We compare formulas, not prices. And show you the alternative.
No BS skincare science
Acne Skincare Routine: Dermatologist-Approved Products Ranked
A complete acne skincare routine that works. Dermatologist-approved AM and PM steps, ingredient picks by acne type, and the products ranked A by SkinScore.
K-beauty Routine Explained: What Science Actually Supports
Dermato-cosmetic deep dive into the K-beauty routine: 4 essential steps backed by science, 6 optional layers, and how to build your own.
The Ordinary Complete Guide: Every Product Ranked and Reviewed
The Ordinary guide ranking every major product by formulation, evidence and skin-type fit. Best buys, biggest skips, conflicts to avoid and a routine builder.
250+ brands analysed
From luxury to drugstore, K-beauty to French pharmacy.
Indie / Clean
Our sources
Not opinions. Verified data.
EU CosIng
Official European Commission database. 30,000+ cosmetic ingredients.
SCCS
Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety. Safety opinions.
Dermatology research
Clinical trials in leading dermatology journals (PubMed, Wiley, MDPI).
Manufacturer INCI lists
Full compositions from actual product packaging. Real labels, not marketing.
Frequently asked questions
How does SkinScore rate skincare products?
Is SkinScore independent?
What is an INCI list?
Can SkinScore recommend a routine for my skin type?
How many products does SkinScore cover?
Is your product lying?
We give you the verdict.
Decode your products in 30 seconds. A-to-E grading on 5 dimensions. No brand pays us.
- 2700
- products graded
- 103
- INCI ingredients
- 1119
- brands covered
- 100%
- independent