Skintelligence

Skintelligence is an AI-powered skincare app for men, offering tailored product picks and a sample kit to try. We make skincare easy, affordable, and boost confidence by removing guesswork and stigma.

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Inspiration

  • Most men are confused or overwhelmed by skincare.
  • 76% say clear skin boosts confidence, but 40% don’t research it.
  • The skincare industry often ignores men — we saw a clear gap and real need.
  • We’ve lived the problem ourselves — that’s why we built Skintelligence.

What it does

  • AI-powered skincare app built for men.
  • Short quiz that understands your needs, and gives personalised product recommendations.
  • Sends a sample kit first so users can try before they buy.
  • Full-size products available via monthly subscription (20% off retail).

How we built it

  • Conducted surveys to validate the problem.
  • Designed a clean, easy-to-use quiz and interface using Vite + React for the frontend.
  • Developed a recommendation engine based on data online served by a backend powered by python and flask.

Challenges we ran into

  • Stigma made it tough to gather honest user feedback.
  • Product-to-skin-type matching was complex and time-consuming.
  • Difficult to create a strong system with many things in it in such a short time frame.
  • Balancing ease-of-use with intelligent recommendations.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

  • Validated a real market gap with strong survey data.
  • Created something to solve a real problem that people face.
  • Built a functioning MVP with real product recommendations.
  • Created an innovative sample-first model to reduce commitment fear.

What we learned

  • Simplicity is essential — especially for hesitant users.
  • Men do want skincare help if it's stigma-free and easy.
  • Trial-first builds trust — users want to test before committing.
  • Execution and feedback matter more than just having a great idea.
  • Development should be user focused, starting early is important.
  • React is a pain.

What’s next for Skintelligence

  • Improve AI with more user input and skin data.
  • Add more product types (e.g. hair, body care).
  • Launch pilot program and test sample kit logistics.
  • Expand brand partnerships and user base through marketing.
  • Make men's skincare accessible, affordable, and normal.

Team Members -- Naman Lalwani, Rushik Sriramoju, Afraz Merchant, Vedang Purohit

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