Safety and concern flags
See informational safety context and common concern categories for ingredients that deserve a closer look.
Scanner mode
Cosmetic barcode scanner for ingredient clarity
Scan a product barcode in Macherre to pull up its INCI list, understand safety context, benefits and concerns, and see whether the formula fits your skin profile.
Why use this tool
Fast in-store lookup
Use the barcode as the shortest path to the product's ingredient list, so you can evaluate the formula while the bottle is still in your hand.
Ingredient-first guidance
Macherre analyzes INCI names and formula traits, not marketing claims, so the scan focuses on what is actually listed.
Personal fit context
With your skin profile, scans can highlight avoided ingredients, must-have standards and ingredients that may support your goals.
How it works
- 1
Scan the barcode
Open Macherre on iPhone and point the camera at the barcode to find the product record quickly.
- 2
Review the ingredient analysis
Read safety context, benefits, concerns and formula traits from the INCI list, with plain-language explanations.
- 3
Check your personal fit
Add your skin profile to see compatibility notes, avoided ingredient alerts and standards that matter to you.
What Macherre shows after a scan
Benefits and formula traits
Identify humectants, emollients, exfoliants, fragrance, actives, occlusives and other traits that shape how a formula behaves.
Skin profile compatibility
Personalization can account for skin type, goals, pregnancy or breastfeeding status, avoided groups and specific ingredients.
Barcode plus OCR backup
If a barcode is missing or outdated, Macherre can use front-label OCR or ingredient-list OCR to help find or analyze the product.
Example output
Illustrative preview — exact layout may vary slightly in the app.
Barcode matched
Daily Barrier Cream
Ingredient list available for analysis
Scan summary
Fragrance not detectedBarrier-supporting ingredientsPreservative noted
Personal fit
May fit a dry, fragrance-avoidant profile. Review any personal avoid-list ingredients before buying.
- Niacinamide: skin-conditioning support
- Glycerin: humectant
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: emollient
Standing in a store aisle with a tiny ingredient panel is not the moment for guesswork. Macherre's cosmetic barcode scanner helps you move from barcode to ingredient analysis quickly: identify the product, review the INCI list, and see a plain-language breakdown based on cosmetic science rather than front-label promises.
When you add a skin profile, Macherre can personalize the scan using skin type, goals, pregnancy or breastfeeding status, avoided ingredient groups, specific avoided ingredients, and must-have standards. The result is informational guidance that can help flag concerns and point out potential benefits before you buy or patch-test.
Frequently asked questions
What is a cosmetic barcode scanner?▼
It is an app mode that reads a product barcode, looks up the matching product, and shows an ingredient-based analysis when Macherre has the formula.
Does scanning a barcode analyze marketing claims?▼
No. Macherre focuses on INCI ingredient lists and formula traits, not claims like clean, dermatologist-tested or non-comedogenic.
What if the barcode does not find a product?▼
You can use front-label OCR or ingredient-list OCR, or submit the product so the catalog can improve.
Can it tell me if a product fits pregnancy or breastfeeding?▼
Macherre can help flag ingredients and groups you choose to avoid for pregnancy or breastfeeding status, but it is informational and not medical advice. Confirm product choices with a qualified clinician.
Can Macherre help with sensitive or acne-prone skin?▼
It may help identify ingredients and traits often relevant to your profile, such as fragrance, comedogenic ratings, strong exfoliants or allergens. Compatibility still varies, so patch-testing matters.
Ready to try it in the app?
Download Macherre for scans, shelves, comparisons, and routines tailored to your skin.
Open the App Store to download Macherre on iPhone.
Barcode scans are informational and depend on the matched product's current ingredient list. Always check packaging and consult a qualified professional for medical, allergy, pregnancy or breastfeeding questions.