Smart Personalized Scoring
There is no universal "good" or "bad" skincare product.
Core Scoring Principles
Personalized
Scores adapt to your unique skin profile
Contextual
Product category and usage matter
Dynamic
Updates when your profile changes
Score Breakdown Example
Gentle Hydrating Cleanser
8.7/10
For your profile: Dry, sensitive skin | Fragrance-free preference
Fragrance-FreeMatches your preference
+2.0Barrier SupportContains ceramides and glycerin
+1.5GentleNo sulfates or harsh surfactants
+1.8pH 6.5Slightly higher than ideal for dry skin
-0.6Why this score? This cleanser excels for your dry, sensitive skin by avoiding fragrances and harsh ingredients while providing barrier support. The slightly elevated pH is a minor consideration.
How Scores Change With Your Profile
Salicylic Acid Cleanser
For oily, acne-prone skin:9.1/10
Unclogs pores+2.5
Controls oil+2.0
Reduces breakouts+1.8
Salicylic Acid Cleanser
For dry, sensitive skin:5.3/10
May be drying-1.8
Potential irritation-2.2
Not addressing main concern-1.5
The exact same product receives dramatically different scores based on who is using it
Transparency Builds Trust
We show you exactly how we arrive at every score. No black boxes, no mysterious algorithms. You see the reasoning, the trade-offs, and the context behind each rating.
Every score breakdown includes:
- ✓Point-by-point explanation of additions and subtractions
- ✓Why each factor matters for your specific profile
- ✓Product category context that influences the rating
- ✓Plain language explanations, not technical jargon