how it works

How it works

normal light / 365 nm

Why your skin looks different under UV

Under 365nm UV light, your skin looks completely different. Drag the line to compare.

  • Orange-red dotsShow up in pores for many people, especially on the nose, chin and forehead.
  • White flecksDry, flaky skin, lint or leftover product.
  • Darker areasWhere your sunscreen is. Freckles and sunspots can look darker too.
  • Bright patchesSpots your sunscreen missed.

Illustration. Everyone's skin looks a little different under UV light.

normal light365 nm

Illustration

what you'll see

Three things a normal mirror won't show you

  1. 01 · breakouts

    Breakouts and clogged pores, up close

    Under 365nm light, many people see tiny orange-red dots in their pores. See what's actually sitting on your skin, not just what a mirror shows.

  2. 02 · oil & texture

    Oil, texture and pores, magnified

    The lens and UV ring show your skin's surface in detail a bathroom mirror can't.

  3. 03 · makeup & SPF

    Leftover makeup and missed sunscreen

    Check that your cleanse got everything, and see where your sunscreen didn't reach.

how to use it

Three steps, about a minute

  1. step 1

    Charge it and dim the lights

    Charge over USB. Everything shows up clearest in a dim room.

  2. step 2

    Glasses on, short passes

    Wear UV400 glasses to look at your own face, or have someone check for you while your eyes are closed. Pass the lamp over a few seconds at a time.

  3. step 3

    Look through the lens

    Check pores and texture up close. Sunscreen shows up darker; bright patches are what you missed.

safety

Checking your own face? Wear UV400 glasses so your eyes are protected while you look. Use short passes, never shine it into anyone's eyes, and keep it away from children.

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