Skincare Ingredient Checker: Explore Comedogenicity Signals
Upload a photo of a product's ingredient list to explore the ingredient signals returned by an AI service. The 0–5 scores are grouped for easier reading; they are not a diagnosis, a personal breakout prediction, or a safety verdict on the finished product.
Upload or Drop an Ingredient Photo
Take a picture, choose an image, or drop a photo of the product ingredient list below.
Drop an ingredient photo here, or choose one from your device.
Method & evidence
How this ingredient check works
This is an AI-assisted read of a photographed ingredient list. It can help you explore ingredient names, but it does not test a finished product on skin or predict whether a product will cause acne for you.
01 · PHOTO
Show the ingredient list
Upload a readable photo of the product's ingredient list. Avoid faces, receipts, or other personal information.
02 · AI RESPONSE
Read the returned names
The image is sent through Shelog's server to an AI service, which returns ingredient names and 0–5 scores.
03 · CONTEXT
Interpret with care
The page groups those scores into lower, middle, and higher signal bands. The groups make the response easier to scan; they are not clinical risk categories.
An ingredient score is not a product verdict.
Formula, concentration, how much you use, your routine, and individual skin response can all matter. We do not provide a validated accuracy rate or a personal probability of breakouts.
What do the 0–5 scores mean here?
The scores are supplied by the AI service. This page places 0–1 in a lower signal band, 2–3 in a middle band, and 4–5 in a higher band. The grouping is a display convention for this tool, not a validated medical scale.
A higher displayed score does not show that a product will clog pores, that it caused a current breakout, or that a person should stop using it.
Why can't a single ingredient settle the question?
Finished products are mixtures. A randomized study of dermatological products notes that an ingredient's comedogenic potential cannot simply be assumed to be the same as that of the final formulation. [1]
Use the returned names as questions to investigate alongside the product label and your own response—not as a diagnosis or a replacement for dermatology care.
What practical steps are supported?
The American Academy of Dermatology suggests people prone to acne look for labels such as “non-comedogenic,” “oil-free,” or “won't clog pores.” Those labels are a product-level claim; the AI result on this page cannot verify them. [2]
If breakouts persist, worsen, or are painful, seek individualized guidance from a dermatologist.
What happens to the photo?
Your browser may compress a supported image before upload. When you select Scan Photo, the ingredient-list image is sent through Shelog's server to an AI service. Do not upload faces, documents, or other personal information.
The web tool has a usage limit. When the service confirms it has been reached, this page keeps the download prompt after refresh and prevents another submission in this browser. We cannot verify the server's counting window or third-request handling from this repository.
References & what they support
- Waranuch N, et al. Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects. Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications. 2021;23:100834.
Supports the limitation that an ingredient's potential does not directly establish a finished product's comedogenicity. It does not evaluate this AI service.
- American Academy of Dermatology. Acne: Tips for managing.
Supports general skincare guidance for acne-prone skin and product label terms. It does not endorse Shelog or validate AI ingredient scoring.
Disclaimer: This tool is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any skin condition. Ingredient lists do not capture concentration, formula, or your individual response. Patch test products as appropriate and consult a dermatologist for persistent or concerning skin symptoms.