Independent Formulation Analysis
Building the most transparent, citation-backed cosmetic safety database on the open web.
Our Mission
Cosmetic marketing is filled with vague claims like “clean,” “dermatologist-tested,” and “hypoallergenic”—terms that lack standardized legal definitions in major jurisdictions. Consumers dealing with specific dermatological conditions (such as Malassezia folliculitis, contact dermatitis, pregnancy restrictions, or acne vulgaris) need objective facts, not slogans.
Cosmetiqly was founded to cut through the marketing noise by providing structured, deterministic INCI ingredient reviews backed by published medical research, peer-reviewed clinical studies, and institutional toxicological reports.
Our Data Integrity Standard
Unlike legacy directories that generate synthetic product names or recycle stock ingredient pools, every single product analyzed on Cosmetiqly is sourced from authentic physical packaging scans via the Open Beauty Facts repository under the Open Database Licence (ODbL).
We believe trust is earned through complete transparency:
- No Fake Review Badges: We do not display fictitious user ratings, invented review counters, or commercial certifications.
- Real Barcodes: Every product record preserves its official European Article Number (EAN) or Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode, enabling instant external verification.
- Exact INCI Lists: We publish the complete, unaltered ingredient breakdown alongside our rule evaluations.
Editorial Supervision
The algorithmic rule definitions, literature citations, and data normalization pipelines at Cosmetiqly are maintained and supervised by:
Specializing in health informatics, computational taxonomy, and chemical compliance data structures. Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of our 15 cited rule blacklists and continuous Open Beauty Facts synchronization.
Correction Mechanism & Community Feedback
Cosmetic formulations evolve. Brands frequently update formulations, replace preservatives, or alter fragrance components without modifying external product names. When packaging discrepancies arise, we provide a public correction path:
If you discover an out-of-date or inaccurate INCI list, visit our Contact & Corrections page and submit a photograph of the physical packaging ingredient panel. Our team verifies and updates records within 72 hours.