Ingredient identity
INCI names, common names, functions, aliases and chemical context in one readable layer.
Cosmetic intelligence, made clear
Read the formula.Know what you're putting on.
BadInci turns a cosmetic ingredient list into a calm, evidence-aware composition report — without the fearmongering.
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Start with the label
A better answer than
“it depends.”
Paste the INCI list or take a photo. We identify the ingredients, map their roles, and separate useful context from claims that need caution.
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Use the exact order from the product label for the clearest read.
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Photo workflowCrop the label.
Read the ingredients.Only the selected area goes to OCR.
Read the ingredients.Only the selected area goes to OCR.
OutputComposition, not a verdict.
What you get
The useful parts
of a formula.
Evidence, with nuance
Known concerns are shown with their evidence level and jurisdiction — never flattened into a scary score.
Personal context
Skin type, sensitivities and pregnancy-related context can change what matters to you.
From label noise
to a clear read.
Upload a product photo or paste the list. OCR happens in your browser, then the report is built from the normalized ingredients.
Built for looking closer
Save reports, compare formulas and unlock deeper ingredient coverage when you need it.
A clearer vocabulary
What the read
actually says.
Move through examples of the kind of useful context BadInci puts around an ingredient.
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Hydration profile
Several water-binding ingredients point to a formula designed to support surface hydration.
The way we read
Less drama.
More signal.
A formula is a system of ingredients, not a single number.
Browse the databaseFUNCTIONHumectantGlycerin
CONTEXTFragranceRequires individual sensitivity context
BadInci read
COMPOSITION PROFILEHydrating basewith fragrance
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