Independent beauty intelligence · Est. 2026

Look beyond
the label.

We grade beauty claims against what’s actually in the formula and what the research actually shows. One letter, A to F, with every source on the page.

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How the Scope Grade works

Latest dossiers

Claim vs formula, graded.

The Scope Grade

One letter. Six checks. Every source cited.

AWell supported: controlled human trials at a matching dose
BSupported, with caveats: good human data, with caveats on dose, vehicle or funding
CPlausible, thin evidence: small, open-label or brand-run studies
DWeak or undercut by formula: lab-only or extrapolated evidence, or a formula that undercuts the claim
FUnsupported or contradicted: no credible evidence, or the label contradicts itself

The FORMUSCOPE pledge

No sponsorships. No free-product grades. Every source on the page.

We pay our own way

When we test in hand, we buy the product, and the receipt goes in the evidence file. Brands can’t pay for coverage, placement, or a re-grade.

We show our work

Claims are quoted with capture dates. INCI lists are linked. Studies list design, size, and funding.

We fix mistakes in public

Every correction and grade change is logged with a date and a reason. See the log.