The realm of skincare is immense, with literally hundreds of thousands of products to choose from. Combine this with a variety of price ranges and formulations, and you might find yourself somewhat bewildered about where to start in terms of caring for your skin. Writer Lucy Addicott has contemplated booking a consultation with a dermatologist, but they can often be costly and time-consuming.
That’s when she stumbled upon a free method that could potentially solve her skincare dilemmas. Noli, an AI-powered platform that merges science, technology, and beauty shopping, promises to revolutionise your beauty regimen by using a diagnostic quiz and facial scan to generate your unique ‘BeautyDNA’ profile from 100 million possible combinations. You can then purchase your skincare routine at a 30% discount.
Keen to see if an AI service could do the trick, the Mirror’s Lucy Addicot visited the website and started scanning. Once on the Noli website, you can begin your free skin analysis, which involves a quiz that takes approximately four minutes to complete. To identify your skin type, the platform asks questions like ‘How does your skin feel when you wake up?’ with multiple-choice answers, including dry or tight, comfortable, and hydrated.
It also ensures the safety of your skin, determining whether your skin reacts to skincare products or external conditions. Next, it was time for Lucy to partake in the AI-powered facial scan. She said: ” I used my phone to do this and it was incredibly easy, with the tool letting me know whether the lighting was right and if my face was in the optimal position for scanning. You then rank your top skin concerns, whether it be oiliness, wrinkles, redness or dark circles.”
Users can also rank your primary skin concerns, be it oiliness, wrinkles, redness or dark circles. On the skincare routine Noli suggested for her, Lucy said: “After providing Noli with my preferred skincare price point and the kinds of products I currently use, the platform created my personalised skincare routine. Giving extra advice on what ingredients my skin needs and why, my personalised routine consisted of the Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser, L’Oreal Paris Revitalift 12% Vitamin C Serum and the CeraVe Moisturising Lotion.”
The platform also recommends alternative products that you can substitute in your bundle. The total cost of your bundle is displayed, offering a 30% discount upon purchase. Lucy’s bundle amounted to £36.63, but these items would typically cost £52.33 – a saving of £15.70. If you spend over £60, you can avail an extra £20 off with the code NOLIMATCH20.
Lucy’s final thoughts: “Ultimately, I would definitely recommend Noli to anyone who is stuck on how to build a skincare routine that works for them, as well as a skincare pro who is purely after some extra information. I found the whole process to be seamless and as the platform is free to use, you aren’t forced to part with your pennies if you do decide the routine isn’t for you. While there are brands recommended on the platform I would reach for, as well as those that are new to me and I would be intrigued to try, there are still many brands I would love to see added. I could only spot 14 brands, which does mean your routine is determined by a relatively small number of beauty retailers.”
Alternatively, if you need help with your skincare routine, you can use the L’Oreal Paris Skin Genius and discover a personalised skincare routine validated by the International Board of Dermatologists of L’Oréal Paris. Charlotte Tilbury also offers a Your Pro Skin Analysis that unlocks a personalised skincare routine and expert advice in under 60 seconds. Answer three questions about yourself, take a selfie, and it will access four key areas: dehydration, dark circles, pores, and wrinkles.
But, for a personalised skincare routine that can also save you money, head to Noli here.