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BatchKnow vs Acne Ingredient Checker

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BatchKnow compared with Acne Ingredient Checker
DetailBatchKnow logo BatchKnowAcne Ingredient Checker logo Acne Ingredient Checker
What it doesCosmetic batch code checker that decodes the production date of cosmetics and perfume Pore clogging checker with every source shown
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFree Free
PricingNot given Not given
Key features
  • Reads batch codes from major beauty brands
  • Shows every possible date when codes repeat
  • Scans batch codes with camera
  • No account or sign-up required
  • Explains batch code rules in plain language
  • Tracks format changes across brands
  • Shows manufacturing and expiry dates
  • Saves recent checks in app
  • Works offline on mobile app
  • Shows ingredient sources and ratings from lab studies and published lists
  • Runs entirely in your browser with no data sent to servers
  • Checks ingredient lists against two lab studies and two published lists
  • Fungal acne checker for yeast-related folliculitis
  • Results displayed in label order with ingredient concentration information
What makes it different
  • Shows every date a code can mean instead of hiding ambiguous years
  • Tested against real products with printed dates
  • Explains batch code rules so users can verify results
  • No data transmission to servers from browser
  • Independent project corrected by community feedback
  • Every rating named with its source and shows how many sources agree
  • Never guesses ratings, only uses data read directly from sources
  • Covers 255 ingredients with data from peer-reviewed research
  • No sign-up required and completely free
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)60
Citation Flow (Majestic)80
Referring domains (Majestic)30

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