Transparency is core to what we do. Here is exactly how LuxSense analyzes and scores cosmetic ingredients.
The European Commission's official Cosmetic Ingredient database contains over 36,000 entries with regulatory status, restrictions, and authorized functions.
This is the primary authority for cosmetic ingredient regulation in the EU and provides the foundation for our safety assessments.
PubChem is the world's largest open chemistry database, maintained by the U.S. National Institutes of Health. It provides detailed safety, toxicity, and hazard data.
We use PubChem's GHS hazard classifications and toxicity data to supplement EU regulatory information.
A community-driven, open-source database of cosmetic products from around the world, providing real product data and ingredient lists.
Licensed under ODbL, this helps us match barcodes to products and cross-reference ingredient lists.
Every ingredient receives a safety score from 0 to 100. Here is what the ranges mean.
Well-studied ingredient with strong safety profile. No significant concerns identified in regulatory or scientific data.
Generally safe with minor or conditional concerns. May have usage restrictions at high concentrations.
Some concerns exist. May be an irritant for sensitive skin, have environmental concerns, or be subject to regulatory restrictions.
Notable safety concerns. May be a known irritant, allergen, or have significant regulatory restrictions. Worth investigating further.
Serious safety concerns. May be banned or heavily restricted in the EU, known to be toxic, or have strong scientific evidence of harm.
Is the ingredient authorized, restricted, or banned in the EU? What are the maximum permitted concentrations? We check against official CosIng data.
Based on GHS hazard classifications from PubChem and known allergen data, we assess the likelihood of skin irritation or sensitization.
We flag ingredients known to clog pores based on established comedogenicity research, helping those with acne-prone skin make better choices.
We assess environmental concerns including aquatic toxicity, biodegradability, and whether the ingredient is flagged for environmental harm.
We do not sensationalize. If an ingredient is safe according to regulatory data, we say so clearly, even if it has a scary-sounding chemical name.
Every score is derived from regulatory databases and published scientific data. We do not rely on anecdotal claims, influencer opinions, or marketing materials.
In the app, every ingredient links back to its source data. You can verify our assessments against the original CosIng and PubChem entries yourself.
LuxSense provides informational ingredient analysis only. It is not medical, dermatological, or health advice. Safety scores are mathematical outputs of our algorithm and are not endorsed or certified by any regulatory body.
Ingredient lists retrieved via AI and web searches may be incomplete, inaccurate, or vary between scans. Our algorithm does not consider ingredient concentrations, formulation context, pH, individual skin factors, or interactions between ingredients.
Always read the physical product label. If you have allergies, skin conditions, or health concerns, consult a qualified healthcare professional before using any cosmetic product.