# Diagnostic Skincare Consumers begin backing up their skincare routine with hard data. By [Vasiliki Marapas](https://www.trendhunter.com/Vasiliki.Marapas), Research Advisor & Writer | Published Jul 27, 2015 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/diagnostic-skincare ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.2/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Diagnostic Skincare trend? **Diagnostic Skincare:** The spheres of beauty and technology have collided in recent years, resulting in cosmetic and skincare solutions that are hi-tech in nature. Consumers are now opting for gadgets and apps that are able to collect and analyze information on everything from their skin type to the products they use. This diagnostic approach to skincare suggests that consumers -- especially those who are wary of chemical consumption or have complex, sensitive skin -- are looking to personalize and tailor their beauty routines to achieve optimal skin health. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 14, 2015 to Mar 16, 2016 - Published: Jul 27, 2015 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Diagnostic Skincare trend ### Diagnostic Skincare Consumers are opting for gadgets and apps that collect and analyze information to personalize and tailor their skincare routine. ### Personalized Skincare Devices Compact handheld skincare devices with sensors, combined with weather and pollution reports, offer personalized skincare advice not previously available. ### Skin Health Apps New apps are using skin scanning and real-time cameras to monitor and generate personal skin health assessments for users. ## What the Diagnostic Skincare trend means for industry ### For Beauty & Skincare The beauty and skincare industries can take advantage of diagnostic and personalized skincare trends to create customized products and improve skincare treatments. ### For Health Tech Health tech companies can create innovative solutions in the form of handheld devices with sensors and apps that use skin scanning and cameras to detect skin cancer and improve overall skin health. ### For Beauty Tech Beauty tech companies can use advancements in technology to create smart skincare devices and apps to help consumers achieve ideal skin health. ## Workshop question Is your product or service more leisurely, or serious? What would happen if you rebranded in the opposite direction? ## Trend signals for Diagnostic Skincare Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 69%, activity 49%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 69% - Activity: 49% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Diagnostic Skincare trend 6 featured examples from Jan 14, 2015 to Mar 16, 2016. - [Skin Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-care-app): ModiFace's New Apple Watch Skin Care App Uses Skin Scanners and Real-Time Cameras (Category: Fashion) Implication: Utilizing technology to enhance skin care products and create personalized solutions. - [Anonymous Dermatology Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dermatology-app): First Derm Offers Professional Medical Advice On Demand (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: First Derm is an example of a growing healthtech industry that is leveraging technology to disrupt traditional healthcare models and increase accessibility. - [Smart Skin Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skincare-device): This Compact Cubic Skincare Devices Acts Like Your Personal Beauty Trainer (Category: Fashion) Implication: The Oku skin sensor disrupts the beauty and skincare industry by offering personalized and predictive skincare. - [Melanoma-Detection Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detecting-skin-cancer): The 'Molescope' is a Tiny Microscope Designed for Detecting Skin Cancer (Category: Tech) Implication: The 'Molescope' device and other similar innovations have major implications for improving early detection and treatment of skin cancer. - [Personalized Skin Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-skin-care-device): The 'Way' Uses Sensors to Provide Personalized Skin Care Advice (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The beauty and skincare industry can explore the integration of sensor technology and data analysis to offer personalized solutions. - [Streamlined Skin Care Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-care-service): Skinsecrets Connects Indian Consumers to Local Skin Care Services (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity to streamline the way beauty services are accessed by consumers through innovative apps and platforms. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)