If you've ever been nudged towards an AI skin analysis tool while browsing your favourite beauty website, or noticed friends and family uploading selfies to ChatGPT and asking it to assess their skin, you're not alone.
The latest AI beauty trend sees users submitting close-up photographs to a chatbot and requesting a "dermatologist-style" analysis for advice on the best hyaluronic acid serums or to narrow down the best face moisturiser for them. The results arrive complete with magnified call-out bubbles picking apart pores, fine lines and texture, alongside a personalised list of product recommendations.
