Independent Skincare Analysis
Founding testers wantedScan a skincare product. See whether the formula, feel and price justify the claims.
We read the ingredient list, weigh the doses against the research, add what real users report about how it wears — and give you one straight verdict.
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Gel sunscreen · SPF 50+ PA++++ · 50 ml
Worth it£0.36 per use
- Why this verdict
- Modern UVA filters at a dose that matches the label claim, and the price per use sits below the category average.
- Main limitation
- Slight white cast on deeper skin tones, and it can pill under heavy make-up.
- Ingredients checked
- Price per use
- White cast
- Pilling
- Eye sting
- 2,000+ products analysed
- Four categories
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The Process
What it looks like
Step 01
Scan or search
Point your camera at the ingredient list, or type a product name.
Step 02
Get the verdict
Worth it, solid or overpriced — with the reason why and the main limitation.
Step 03
See how it really wears
White cast, pilling, sting and finish, rated by real users.
4 categories live
What we rate
Each category is judged on what actually matters for it.
Sunscreens
Live- SPF & UVA protection
- UV filters
- White cast
- Water & sweat resistance
- Eye sting
- Pilling
- Pore-clogging risk
- Skin feel
- Value
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Moisturisers
Live- Barrier repair
- Humectants
- Hydration depth
- Greasy vs. matte finish
- Pilling
- Irritation
- Fungal-acne safety
- Value per use
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Serums
Live- Active doses
- Underdosing check
- Evidence strength
- Layering & conflicts
- Irritation
- Pregnancy advisory
- Value per active
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Cleansers
Live- Surfactant type
- pH balance
- Make-up removal
- Hard-water behaviour
- Eye sting
- Cost per wash
- Skin feel
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