Cherie's Skin Report: Next-Level Skin Analysis & Fixes

I investigate Cherie’s Skin Report app and share how it can help you pinpoint skin issues—and what to do to fix them!

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Jul. 24, 2020

I’m one of those people who struggles when it comes to skincare. I’ve gone through more phases than Madonna in the quest for flawless skin. I’ve tried everything from natural oils to intimidating-sounding chemicals to help. Still, the bane of my existence—large, unsightly pores—remained stubbornly present. Dr. Google and guesswork didn’t seem to be working for me. I started to explore other options to understand my skin better. Knowledge is power, right? Cherie’s Skin Report cropped up when I started browsing for an affordable (read: free) way to learn to fix my complexion crisis. All you have to do is download it and snap a selfie. The caveat is that the app demands an honest photo: no ring light, sexy angles, and no makeup.

I was both delighted and disheartened with the results. The upside is that Cherie’s Skin Report delivered the promised report of my skin including photos highlighting specific troubles. The downside is that it confirmed what I already knew—my pores were definitely visible. A handy map with dots pointed out where my pores were largest. I wasn’t particularly overjoyed to face the bitter truth about my pesky pores, but I was impressed that the app picked up my specific problem areas.

The report will show you what’s not ideal with your skin on a sliding scale for each feature. You’ll also see how you fare in terms of acne, wrinkles, and dark spots. If you’re finicky like me, you’ll appreciate that it’s not a generic scale—the analysis is refreshingly precise. Dark circles are rated from visible to bright; and wrinkles are either deep, average, or smooth.

Now, here’s where Cherie’s Skin Report goes above and beyond. It doesn’t only tell you what’s wrong with your skin—you’ll also find how to improve it. You’ll see suggested ingredients, treatment plans, and products suitable for your skin woes. That was a huge relief because my own detective work where it concerned my skin had brought me less-than-stellar results. I didn’t have to put on my dermatologist hat and start doing research to figure out what to try. As a bonus, you won’t have to start browsing blogs to double check reviews for each product you’re considering. The Cherie app is an entire community of beauty lovers, meaning tapping on a product reveals reviews and techniques for best effects. You’ll get detailed info on each product: the effects, highlights, where to shop, and similar products. As someone with a limited budget but ambitious dreams for my skin, I like that Cherie offers options—and that I don’t have to leave the app to learn about them. The coolest part is that you can update your skin report as many times as you want. To add to that, all your selfies are stored in your personal Skin Journey. That allows me to check how my skin is progressing, and identify patterns—like sudden pimples after my weekend Netflix-and-pizza binge-fest. I have always found it tough to track cause and effect with my skin, so access to my Skin Journey is practical. Cherie also offers you the opportunity to collect with fellow lovelies who share a similar skin type to you. I’m not going to lie; I fell deep into the rabbit hole of gorgeous beauties sharing their regiments, strategies, and reviews. This skin analysis app exceeded my expectations in every respect. It’s basically a friendly (and free) dermatologist in your phone. My advice? This app is totally worth a try to get to know your skin better.