Ingredient Analysis: Decode the Label Instantly
Scan or photograph the ingredient list of a cosmetic or food product; we translate every ingredient into plain language using reliable sources and tell you if it suits you. Free, sourced, no app download needed.
Scan the barcode or take a photo of the ingredients; the result comes in seconds.
How does it work?
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Show the product
Point the camera at the barcode or take a photo of the ingredient text. Processing happens on your device; the photo is not sent to a server.
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We decode the ingredients
We recognise the product from our own database or read the text; we assess every ingredient against reliable sources.
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Get a clear result
A coloured grade (green, yellow, red) and a plain explanation: what each ingredient does and why one was flagged.
What do you see in the analysis?
- ✓A list of all the product's ingredients with plain-language meanings.
- ✓Risky or controversial ingredients (harsh detergents, drying alcohol, allergen fragrance, pore-clogging oils, debated additives) flagged.
- ✓Personal warnings by skin type: fragrance is highlighted extra for sensitive skin, comedogenic oil for acne-prone skin.
- ✓Every flag relies on a source (not an AI guess); you can open each ingredient's 'what it is, what to do' detail.
Example result
Moisturising Cream
Use with careNot in the database?
Take a photo of the ingredient text; we read it on your device, extract the ingredients and run the same analysis. The product we read is saved for the next people too.
Go deeper
Search thousands of ingredients and products with their sources in our library.
Explore the libraryFrequently asked
Is ingredient analysis free?
Yes. Scanning, ingredient analysis and the coloured grade are completely free; no sign-up or app download needed, it works in the browser.
Which products can I analyse?
Both cosmetics/personal care (cream, shampoo, sunscreen, toothpaste) and food products; both are decoded by the same engine.
How reliable are the results?
Every assessment relies on EU ingredient sources, authorities like EFSA/SCCS and compiled irritation/allergy data, not an AI guess. You can report anything you think is wrong.
Is my photo stored?
No. The barcode and ingredient photo are processed on your device, not sent to or stored on a server. We do not sell your data or show ads.