Texture and pores
Surface Texture Appearance scores visible smoothness or roughness. Pore Visibility scores how prominent pores appear in the image.
Skin analysis
Analyze Skin Texture, Tone, Pores, and Blemishes
Upload a clear, bare-face photo to get scored observations on texture, tone evenness, pore visibility, blemishes, shine, dark circles, and more — with region-level spot mapping on your image.
- 9 scored skin observations
- Blemish and spot locations on your photo
- Bare-face photo for clearest results
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What should your analysis photo show?
Use an evenly lit, front-facing photo with one unobstructed face, a relaxed expression, and your full head visible.
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Bare faceNo beauty filterEven lightSharp focus
What we analyze
Nine Skin Observations Scored From Your Photo
KnowMyFace scores nine visible skin qualities from your photo and maps blemish, mark, spot, and congestion locations directly onto your image. Each observation is a normalized 0–100 score — higher or lower is not inherently good or bad, the scores describe visible appearance under the lighting, focus, and capture conditions of the photo.
Scores are grouped into qualities most people want to understand at a glance: surface texture and pore detail, tone and color variation, blemish and congestion visibility, shine and hydration appearance, and under-eye darkness.
Tone and redness
Visible Tone Variation scores overall color evenness. Visible Redness Variation scores areas where redness is more apparent.
Blemishes and congestion
Blemish Visibility scores the prominence of blemish-like areas. Surface Congestion Visibility scores small, dark, clogged-looking spots.
Shine and hydration
Visible Shine scores surface oiliness or gloss. Surface Hydration Appearance scores the look associated with moisture levels.
Under-eye darkness
Scores how noticeable darkening beneath the eyes appears relative to surrounding skin in the photo.
Spot mapping on your photo
Blemish-like areas, visible marks, spots, and closed congestion are located and highlighted directly on your uploaded image.
Bare-face comparison ready
Upload consistent bare-face photos over time to see how scored observations change under the same conditions.
Region mapping
Blemishes, Marks, and Spots Pinpointed on Your Image
Beyond the nine scored observations, the skin analyzer locates specific areas on your photo where blemish-like spots, visible marks, color spots, or closed congestion appear. Each location is highlighted directly on your uploaded image so you can see exactly where the observation applies.
These are cosmetic-appearance observations, not medical identifications. The table below shows what each marker type highlights and what it does not claim.
| Marker type | What it highlights | What it does not mean |
|---|---|---|
| Blemish-like areas | Spots with a visible blemish appearance | Not an acne diagnosis or severity grade |
| Mark-like areas | Distinct visible marks on the skin surface | Not a mole assessment or health evaluation |
| Spot-like areas | Pigmented or discolored patches under current light | Not a pigmentation disorder diagnosis |
| Closed congestion-like areas | Small, raised, closed-looking surface bumps | Not a comedone classification or extraction plan |
Skin by zone
Skin Qualities Differ Across Facial Zones
Skin varies across your face, which is why a single whole-face score can be misleading. The skin analyzer returns region-level observations so you can compare zones rather than relying on one average number.
Understanding these natural zone differences helps you read your scored results in context and focus your attention where it matters most.
T-zone (forehead and nose)
Typically shows higher shine and more visible pores due to higher sebaceous density. Texture may appear smoother but oilier.
Cheeks
Often where tone variation, redness, and surface texture are most visible. Tends to be drier than the center of the face.
Chin and jawline
A common area for blemish-like spots and congestion. Texture and tone can differ noticeably from the upper face.
Under-eye area
The thinnest skin on the face, making darkness and color variation especially visible. Lighting and sleep strongly influence this score.
Photo and capture conditions
Better Photos Lead to More Accurate Scores
For the most reliable baseline, use soft even front light, remove makeup, turn off beauty filters and portrait smoothing, and keep the camera at a natural distance with a clean lens. Avoid harsh side light, deep shadows, heavy retouching, or comparing a filtered photo with a bare-face photo.
Hard side light exaggerates texture and pore visibility. Bright frontal light flattens texture but can create shine-like glare. Low light adds noise and triggers camera smoothing. Portrait mode, sharpening, and automatic processing alter edges and tonal transitions even without an obvious beauty filter.
Foundation, concealer, powder, and skincare products change the visible finish. For a makeup-specific question, keep the look and read the output as presentation under those conditions.
For reliable skin photography, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends sharp focus, clear lighting, and avoiding shadows, glare, and filters.
Using your results
Practical Uses for Your Skin Analysis
Compare two bare-face photos taken under the same conditions to track how your scores change over time. Pair your skin observations with personalized makeup recommendations to choose coverage, finish, and placement based on what your skin actually shows.
Skin observations are one part of the Complete Face Analysis, which also covers face shape, feature measurements, and styling guidance — giving you a full picture of how your features and skin present in a photo.
Medical boundary
Limitations and Non-Medical Boundary
This tool describes visible cosmetic appearance in a photo. It does not diagnose disease, assess moles, evaluate skin health, grade acne severity, identify inflammation, or recommend treatment. A consumer face photo cannot capture color accuracy, depth, sensation, or change over time — all of which clinical assessment requires.
If you have a new or changing mark, persistent rash, pain, bleeding, or any health concern, contact a qualified healthcare professional. Do not use a cosmetic appearance report to decide what a symptom is or whether it needs attention.
Skin Content in the Complete Report
Skin observations are included as a dedicated section of the Complete Report, alongside face shape, feature measurements, and styling recommendations.
Compare Complete Report options- Nine scored skin observations covering texture, tone, pores, shine, blemishes, and more.
- Region-level spot mapping with blemish, mark, spot, and congestion locations on your photo.
- Photo-condition notes so you know how lighting or makeup may influence the result.
- Separate face-shape, feature, and styling analysis in the same report.
- A downloadable PDF report you can save and revisit.
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FAQ
What else should you know before using this tool?
What does AI skin analysis measure?
It scores nine visible qualities — texture, tone evenness, pore visibility, blemishes, shine, hydration appearance, redness, surface congestion, and under-eye darkness — and maps spot locations on your photo.
Can this tool diagnose acne, rosacea, or other skin conditions?
No. It describes visible cosmetic appearance only. It is not a disease checker, mole assessor, or diagnostic tool. See a healthcare professional for any medical concern.
Should I remove makeup before the photo?
Yes, for a more reliable baseline. Makeup changes visible texture, tone, and shine. If your question is specifically about how a finished look appears, keep the makeup and interpret scores as presentation under those conditions.
How accurate is AI skin analysis from a photo?
Scores reflect what is visible in the submitted image. Lighting, camera processing, and focus all influence the result. Consistent photo conditions improve reliability, but the output is a cosmetic appearance observation, not a clinical measurement.
Can I compare my skin analysis over time?
Yes. Take bare-face photos under the same lighting, distance, and camera settings. Consistent conditions let you see real changes in scored observations rather than differences caused by capture variables.
See what your skin actually looks like in a photo.
Upload a bare-face photo for scored observations on texture, tone, pores, blemishes, shine, and more — with spot locations mapped directly on your image.
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