Skin Bliss: What Is the Lifestyle Match?
Discover skincare aligned with your values. Skin Bliss's Lifestyle Match flags ingredients related to allergies, ethics, sensitivities, and more for informed product choices.
Skincare isn't just about what works-it's also about what aligns with your personal values, sensitivities, and lifestyle choices. That's why Skin Bliss includes a Lifestyle Match section for each product.
This feature flags ingredients that may be relevant to your beliefs, preferences, or skin sensitivities-so you can make decisions that go beyond effectiveness.
π‘ Here's what we check for:
Lifestyle Tag | What It Means |
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Fragrance ingredients | Enhances scent, but may cause irritation or sensitivity-especially for reactive skin. |
Preservative ingredients | Keeps products shelf-stable, but might cause irritation in sensitive users. |
Allergen ingredients | Known to trigger reactions in allergy-prone or sensitive individuals. |
Cruelty-Free | Indicates no animal testing, based on brand certifications (not ingredient analysis). |
Pregnancy caution | Contains ingredients that may require medical consultation if pregnant or breastfeeding. |
Potentially non-vegan ingredients | May be derived from animal sources-depends on the brand's formulation. |
Gluten-containing ingredients | May include gluten-topical use is typically safe, but some users prefer to avoid it. |
Haram ingredients | May conflict with halal standards, depending on interpretation. |
Potentially pore-clogging | Ingredients that may clog pores-important for acne-prone or oily skin. |
Environmental impact | May include ingredients with high environmental impact (e.g., unsustainable sourcing). |
Microplastic content | Contains microplastics that may affect marine ecosystems. |
Nano ingredients | Includes nano-sized ingredients-some users prefer to avoid due to long-term uncertainty. |
Paraben content | Preservatives some users avoid due to potential health concerns, though evidence is inconclusive. |
Potential endocrine disruptors | Linked to possible hormonal effects-evidence varies, some users prefer to avoid. |
Contains SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) | Foaming agent that may cause dryness or irritation in some users. |
Phthalate content | Some prefer to avoid due to potential health concerns-evidence is limited. |
Silicone content | Improves texture, but some avoid due to clogging or environmental concerns. |
Aluminium content | Often found in deodorants-some users avoid due to debated health risks. |
PEG content | Generally safe, but avoided by some due to contamination or sensitivity concerns. |
π§ Why This Matters
You get to define what clean, safe, or ethical means for you. The Lifestyle Match helps you:
- Make more aligned skincare choices
- Avoid ingredients you're personally sensitive to
- Stay informed about what's in your routine
The power's in your hands-we just give you the tools to see clearly π
πA note on comedogenicity (pore-clogging)
Comedogenicity refers to the potential of an ingredient to clog pores-which can lead to breakouts, blackheads, or small bumps (comedones).
But here's the key:
Not all comedogenic ingredients are a problem in real-world use.
π‘ A Few Important Notes:
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π§ͺ Comedogenicity ratings are controversial:
Most are based on outdated studies in animal models or exaggerated test conditions that don't reflect real-life use on human skin.
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π¬ Concentration matters:
An ingredient that's highly comedogenic only causes issues at higher concentrations. If it appears at 0.05% in a product, it's unlikely to have any effect.
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π€ Your mileage may vary:
Just because an ingredient is flagged doesn't mean you will react to it. Everyone's skin is different-especially when it comes to acne-prone or sensitive skin.
β What Skin Bliss Does Now
Our algorithm reflects these nuances.
- If a comedogenic ingredient appears in low concentration, it does not negatively affect the product score.
- We still flag it for transparency, especially for users who are highly breakout-prone, so you can stay informed.