Function
What each ingredient is actually there to do, from active to filler.
Our free skincare ingredient scanner reads any product's INCI list and tells you what each ingredient does, how safe it is, and whether it belongs on your skin. No chemistry degree required.
Point your camera at the ingredient list, or type a product name. The scanner reads the full INCI list in seconds.
Each ingredient is explained in plain English: what it does, how safe it is, and any flags for your skin type.
See an honest verdict on the whole product, and a SEREN alternative if it falls short of our standard.
What each ingredient is actually there to do, from active to filler.
A clear safety read on every ingredient, with anything questionable flagged.
Whether an oil or butter is likely to clog pores on blemish-prone skin.
Common irritants and fragrance allergens surfaced for sensitive skin.
Whether the formula suits oily, dry, combination or sensitive skin.
How it compares to our COSMOS-certified, licence-backed formulations.
The beauty aisle is full of words that mean nothing: natural, pure, clean. We built SR Scan because the truth is on the label, if you can read it. Every SEREN product carries a real COSMOS licence number, not a marketing claim, and the scanner lets you hold any brand, including ours, to that same standard.
Yes. SR Scan is free to use. Enter or scan a product's ingredients and you get an instant, plain-English breakdown.
INCI stands for International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients, the standardised ingredient names printed on every cosmetic. Our scanner decodes those names into what they actually do.
Yes. Alongside each ingredient's function and safety, the scanner flags ingredients to watch for your skin type, such as fragrance for sensitive skin or comedogenic oils for blemish-prone skin.
Any brand. SR Scan reads the ingredient list, so it works on any cosmetic product, not only SEREN.