Know what’s really in your skincare.
You shouldn’t need a chemistry degree to understand your products. Snap a photo of any ingredient list and FormulaLens tells you what every ingredient does, why it matters for your product type, and how two products compare — all in seconds, entirely on your device.
What FormulaLens does for you
- See through the label — photograph any ingredient list and get a clear, color-coded breakdown showing what each ingredient actually does for your skin. No searching, no typing, no guesswork.
- Make smarter choices — FormulaLens flags key ingredients that serve your product’s purpose and highlights anything unusual for that category, so you can shop with confidence.
- Compare before you buy — scan multiple products and see what they share, what’s unique, and how their formulas differ side by side.
- Keep your data yours — everything happens on your device. No uploads, no accounts, no tracking. Your photos and results never leave your phone.
How it works
- Choose your product type — select from 13 categories like Moisturizer, Sunscreen, Serum, or Shampoo
- Snap or select a photo — photograph the ingredient list or pick an image from your library
- Read your results — every ingredient is color-coded and labeled with its function, relevance, and a plain-language explanation
- Go deeper — tap any ingredient for detailed info and links to trusted cosmetic databases
Go beyond a single scan
- Compare products — see shared vs. unique ingredients across your routine with a visual breakdown chart
- Build your library — save scans with custom labels and revisit full analyses anytime
- Research further — one-tap links to INCIDecoder, COSMILE Europe, and EWG Skin Deep for every ingredient
Built for the ingredient-conscious
Skincare enthusiasts building a routine and wanting to understand what each product actually delivers. Ingredient-sensitive shoppers checking for fragrances, exfoliants, or preservatives before buying. K-beauty and J-beauty fans decoding long INCI lists on imported products. Parents vetting what goes on their family’s skin. Anyone who’s ever flipped a bottle over and thought, “What is all this?”
Free. Private. No strings.
No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. No ads. No account required. Just open the app and start scanning.
Compatibility
iOS 18.0 or later · iPhone and iPad
Your privacy, protected
Your photos never leave your device. All recognition and analysis happens locally — no servers, no cloud, no exceptions.
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Need help?
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