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ASCND won the 2026 Beauty Innovation Award

Science-backed
skin intelligence
you can trust

Focused around you and your beauty.

ASCND scan

Ready when you are

Ask ASCND anything…
The approach

ASCND is a comprehensive approach to your skin health. 

Set your  goals and build a best-fit routine, track changes with a  face scanner, and check cosmetics  safety. 

Get every question answered with  science-backed AI. 

Face scanner
Skin analysis — pigmentation
Skin analysis — wrinkles
ASCND face scan

Scan your face to see it in its full glory

A 20-second scan maps thousands of points across your skin and turns them into a living, measurable SkinID.

Wrinkles
Acne Inflammatory
Whiteheads
Redness
Pigmentation
Scars
Visible pores
Moles
Nevi
Dark spots
Blackheads
Dryness

See the condition of
11+ skin issues

scan
scan
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep

Track how your skin
changes over time

CeraVeCetaphilCliniqueThe OrdinaryEucerinOlayNeutrogena
Glow RecipeGood MoleculesLa Roche-PosayPaula's ChoiceDrunk Elephante.l.f.Medik8
Fit score

Check any product's fit with no brand affiliation

Scan a barcode or a shelf and get an honest, science-backed fit score — not an ad. ASCND never takes a cut from what it recommends.

Read more about the ASCND Fit Score

Find better-fit alternatives

When something scores low, ASCND surfaces cleaner swaps ranked for your skin.

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See the safety of every ingredient

Each formula broken down into what's great, what to watch, and what to skip.

Safe to useNo allergensFragrance-freeNon-comedogenicWatch: alcohol denat.
AI assistant

A 24/7 cosmetologist
in your pocket

A
👋 Hi! I'm the ASCND assistant, here to help with all things skin.

How does your skin feel today?

Not goodIt's fineGreat
A
Great to hear! ☀️ The UV index is high today — don't forget SPF before you head out.
How can I improve my evening routine?
A

Based on your SkinID& current routine, add a retinol serum to slow visible aging. Here's where I'd start:

Midnight Retinol Serum

Midnight Retinol Serum

From $68

Peptide Repair Cream

Peptide Repair Cream

From $54

Violet Glow Face Mist

Violet Glow Face Mist

From $38

Will it suit my skin type?What's its texture?What else can you do?
Loved worldwide

Loved by both beginners & enthusiasts

No more wasted money

I stopped buying on the wrong recommendations. The fit score alone paid for itself twice over.

MMaya R.

Simply love it

My skin has genuinely never looked better. The tracking keeps me honest.

JJordan P.

Just thank you

It's the first app that felt like it actually understood my skin, not a brand's sales target.

CChloe D.

Actually science-backed

As a chemist I was skeptical. The ingredient breakdowns are legit and well-sourced.

SSam K.

My nightly ritual

The evening routine suggestions changed everything. Two months in and my texture is gone.

PPriya N.

Effortless

Scan, follow, repeat. I don't have to think about it anymore and my skin thanks me.

LLeo M.

Effortless

Scan, follow, repeat. I don't have to think about it anymore and my skin thanks me.

LLeo M.

My nightly ritual

The evening routine suggestions changed everything. Two months in and my texture is gone.

PPriya N.

Actually science-backed

As a chemist I was skeptical. The ingredient breakdowns are legit and well-sourced.

SSam K.

Just thank you

It's the first app that felt like it actually understood my skin, not a brand's sales target.

CChloe D.

Simply love it

My skin has genuinely never looked better. The tracking keeps me honest.

JJordan P.

No more wasted money

I stopped buying on the wrong recommendations. The fit score alone paid for itself twice over.

MMaya R.
Peer reviewed

Medically backed by professionals

Every model, score, and recommendation is developed and reviewed with board-certified dermatologists and cosmetic chemists.

Dr. Nadia Kaylan

Dr. Nadia Kaylan

Medical Director, Dermatology

Dr. Aarav Shah

Dr. Aarav Shah

MBBS, MD — Clinical Research

Dr. Sofia Reis

Dr. Sofia Reis

Cosmetic Chemist, PhD

Dr. Ken Ito

Dr. Ken Ito

Dermato-Endocrinology

FAQ

Still curious?

Everything you need to know before your first scan.

ASCND is an AI cosmetologist. It scans your skin to build a measurable SkinID, designs a best-fit routine, tracks your progress over time, and checks any product's fit — all science-backed and brand-neutral.

So — do you love the current state of your skin?

Then let's fix that — your first scan is free.

ASCND

Skincare that feels
like real care.

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