A skincare ingredient checker that knows your routine
Most ingredient checkers look at one product at a time. Acnera scans a product, gives you a plain-English verdict on whether it suits your skin, and checks it against everything else you already use, so you catch clashes like doubled-up acids before they reach your face.
4.7 on the App Store- Free to download
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- iPhone, iOS 17.6+
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Scan before you buy
Point your camera at a product to get a verdict on how well it fits your skin, what it works best for, and when it is not ideal.
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Conflict checker
Acnera flags overlaps and clashes across your whole routine, like stacking several strong actives at once.
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How to use it
Each product comes with usage tips, so a good product does not fail because it was used the wrong way.
Using two topical acne treatments at once makes irritation and dryness more likely, according to FDA-required drug labeling. Source: FDA acne drug labeling
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See it in the app
Product scanner
Scan a product while you shop
Verdict
A plain-English verdict for your skin
Overlap check
Flags clashes with products you already use
How it works
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Add the products you use
Build your shelf once so every new product is checked against it.
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Scan anything new
Get a verdict and any conflicts before it goes in your basket.
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Change one thing at a time
Introduce new products one by one so you know what your skin reacts to.
Learn more first
Skincare Ingredients Not to Mix (and Rules to Ignore)
What Not to Mix With Salicylic Acid (and What Pairs Well)
Pore-Clogging Ingredients: The List and Its Limits
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Frequently asked questions
How does a skincare ingredient checker work?
You scan or look up a product, and the checker reads its ingredient list. Acnera gives you a verdict on how well the product suits your skin and flags conflicts with the other products in your routine.
Can it tell me if a product will break me out?
No checker can promise that, because skin reacts differently and pore-clogging ratings have real limits. Acnera tells you how well a product fits your skin and flags risky combinations, and tracking your skin after you start it gives you the final answer.
Which skincare ingredients should not be mixed?
The main ones are tretinoin with benzoyl peroxide, and retinoids with exfoliating acids in the same routine. Many other "never mix" rules are overstated. Acnera checks your routine for these combinations automatically.
Is the ingredient scanner free?
Acnera is free to download on the App Store. Acnera Pro unlocks the full experience as a subscription, and the annual plan includes a free trial.