Free Skincare Ingredient Checker
Verify compatibility, analyze acne safety, pregnancy warnings, and screen cosmetic ingredient lists before layering. Lead with raw science, not product marketing.
Scan or Look Up a Product
Enter a product's barcode to autofill its ingredient list. Works best for major international and K-beauty brands.
Ingredient Checker
Paste a full ingredient list and the checker will parse it against the normalized ingredient database, then score acne safety, fungal-acne friendliness, pregnancy safety, irritation flags, and pore-clogging risk.
Database lookups come from the normalized ingredient dataset. Fungal-acne and pore-clogging checks fall back to ingredient-pattern heuristics when structured database values are not available.
Use with some caution
The checker did not find strong Malassezia-trigger patterns among recognized ingredients.
Recognized ingredients did not trigger the checker’s pregnancy-safety warnings.
No obvious irritation stack detected.
No strong comedogenic trigger ingredients were detected among the recognized ingredients.
Parsed Ingredients
Avene Thermal Water
datasetPosition 1
Niacinamide
datasetPosition 2
Tranexamic Acid
datasetPosition 3
- Tranexamic Acid is commonly used in acne-friendly routines.
Ceramide NP
heuristicPosition 4
Hyaluronic Acid
datasetPosition 5
Panthenol
datasetPosition 6
Irritation Warnings
No obvious irritation stack was detected among recognized ingredients.
Flagged Ingredients
No direct pregnancy red flags detected.
No common fungal-acne triggers detected.
No stronger clogging triggers detected.
How to Read This
- Acne Safe Score is weighted toward earlier ingredients because top-listed ingredients are usually present in higher amounts.
- Fungal-acne and pore-clogging results use database matches first, then fallback heuristics for common oils, esters, and trigger patterns.
- Pregnancy results are a screening layer, not medical clearance. Leave-on actives and prescriptions still need clinician guidance.
Methodology & Safety Verdicts
Transparency is our expert substitute. Here is exactly how we evaluate raw formulas and decide on safety flags. We categorize compounds into three distinct safety classes based on clinical reference data.
Low risk of irritation, non-comedogenic for oily skin types, and widely tolerated across different active layers. Safely used in both AM and PM routines.
Safe when formulated correctly, but holds potential to irritate sensitive barriers, purge acne, or cause sensitivities if paired closely with other active acids.
Strong chemical conflict or cumulative irritation load. Stacking these together can neutralize the efficacy of both actives or trigger skin barrier breakdown.
Verified Data Sources & Integrity
We do not verify ingredients using vague "expert opinions." Every evaluation in our enrichment pipeline checks data against verified cosmetic databases and peer-reviewed journals.
The official European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, providing strict safety thresholds and chemical restrictions.
Clinical dermatology journals detailing active interaction reports, barrier recovery parameters, and irritation levels.
Standardized chemical nomenclature (International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient) to decode raw labels into functional terms.
Popular Compatibility Checks
Explore how specific active ingredients behave when combined in a skincare routine. Dive into our detailed compatibility breakdowns.
Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid + Vitamin E
Dermatologist-backed synergy for advanced environmental protection.
Niacinamide + Retinol
Niacinamide calms skin barrier irritation triggered by retinoid cell turnover.
Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramides
Hyaluronic acid draws surface moisture while ceramides lock and seal it.
Vitamin C + Niacinamide
A powerful modern combination targeting hyperpigmentation and large pores.
AHA + BHA Exfoliants
Layering surface acids with oil-soluble pore exfoliants requires pacing.
Vitamin C + Retinol (Avoid)
Highly incompatible in the same session due to differing optimal pH windows.
Tool FAQs & Disclaimers
Last enriched and verified: June 21, 2026
YMYL Medical DisclaimerSkincare Compass is an educational platform. All database evaluations, acne safety ratings, and compatibility results are for information discovery purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional dermatological advice, clinical diagnosis, or medical treatment plans. Always perform a localized patch test on your forearm before applying new formulas to your face.