How We Evaluate Beauty Tech Claims: A Reader’s Guide to the Evidence
"Clinically proven" and "FDA cleared" don't always mean what you think. Here's the evidence framework we use to evaluate every beauty tech claim on this site.
Category Science & Evidence
Why No Beauty Device Can Replace Your Sunscreen
If beauty tech can now monitor and repair sun damage, do you still need sunscreen? The answer is yes — and the science explains exactly why.
Smart Mirrors and AI Skin Scanners: The Science Behind the Diagnosis
AI skin mirrors seem to be the future, but most coverage skipped the harder question: what are these tools actually measuring, and how much should you trust the output?
“Ion Infusion” and “Nano Mist” Devices: What the Science Actually Says
Ion infusion and nano mist devices sound scientific. But do the claims hold up? We ran them through the science so you don't have to.
RF Fat Loss Myth Busted: What Safety Studies Say About It
Does home RF actually melt facial fat? Can it cause fat loss as a side effect? We run the claims through the science and through the FDA's own safety warnings.