WHAT'S INSIDE
Everything in Skin Analysis
Photo analysis (5 photos, including your inner wrist), personalized rituals, ingredient guide, and product recommendations.
Makeup Mastery
Color correction strategies with step-by-step guidance.
Foundation & undertone match
Your undertone classification.
5 follow-up Q&As
Five questions to your Skin Curator via WhatsApp over 90 days.
SAMPLE FROM A REAL DIAGNOSIS
Aanya's full report — 35, Delhi
maison saika
Tokyo · Skincare
PERSONAL SKINCARE
Curated by Your Curator
Dear Aanya, thank you for trusting Maison Saika with your skincare journey. After carefully analyzing your photos and questionnaire, I have created a personalized routine designed specifically for your combination skin and the Delhi climate.
— Your Curator
SKIN TYPE
Combination
OVERALL SCORE
69/100PRIORITY
Hydration & Barrier Repair
WHAT'S INSIDE
02 · PHOTO ANALYSIS
COLOR LEGEND
The overall landscape of your skin

Cheekbone (left side of photo)
PigmentationPigmentation on the outer cheekbone
Colour has gathered on the outer cheekbone, where the sun lands first — a pattern we see often in sunny climates like Delhi, and one that responds well to steady care.
Cheekbone (right side of photo)
PigmentationLighter, scattered spots on this side
This cheekbone shows only lighter, scattered spots of the same colour. Good news: it responds well to vitamin C and niacinamide.
Nose tip
PoresEnlarged pores around the nose
A touch of sebaceous activity on the T-zone. Worth addressing with a gentle BHA once or twice a week.
Between brows
DrynessFine dryness lines between the brows
Very subtle — not wrinkles, just dehydration lines. These respond quickly to consistent moisturization.
SKIN CURATOR'S NOTE
“Aanya, your skin's overall texture and tone are genuinely beautiful — the pigmentation we see is the most common concern for Indian skin in your age group, and it's one of the most rewarding to treat. I'm confident we can see visible brightening within 6–8 weeks.”
— Your Curator
Side view — jaw, temple, and cheek contour

Side view — jaw, temple, and cheek contour

The natural palette of your skin

INNER WRIST
YOUR UNDERTONE
Warm golden
DEPTH
Medium tan
BRIGHTNESS
Luminous
Undertone can shift with lighting and photography. Read this as a starting point rather than a fixed result.
This is the area least affected by daily sun and environmental exposure, giving us insight into the natural direction of your skin tone.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU
Foundation & concealer
Look for golden or yellow-based shades (e.g., Maybelline Fit Me 228, L'Oréal True Match W4). Avoid pink-based foundations which can appear ashy.
Skincare actives
Your tone responds beautifully to vitamin C, turmeric extracts, and gold-tone brightening agents. Niacinamide will enhance your natural luminosity.
Makeup palette
Warm terracotta, peach, bronze, and brown tones will harmonize with your natural undertone. For lips: coral, brick red, nude brown.
Note: This reference shows your undertone direction, not a direct tonal comparison with your face — body skin varies naturally from facial skin in all people.
03 · DIAGNOSIS
Your skin speaks a language of its own. Through careful observation of your photos and your shared history, three quiet stories emerge — each interconnected, each meaningful.
CUMULATIVE UV EXPOSURE
Delhi receives fierce sunlight from spring to monsoon, and the melanin-rich quality of Indian skin means pigmentation has been quietly layering for years.
OBSERVED IN
Outer cheekbones (one side deeper), T-zone edges
REVERSIBILITY
High, with 6–8 weeks of care
DEHYDRATION BEHIND COMPENSATION
The enlarged pores around your nose suggest not excess oil, but compensation. Your skin produces more sebum when it's dehydrated.
OBSERVED IN
T-zone, between brows
REVERSIBILITY
Very high, within 2–4 weeks
WHAT TO PROTECT AND CELEBRATE
Your skin texture is remarkably smooth, with minimal visible aging for your age group. The wrist reference shows your natural skin tone is luminous and even.
OBSERVED IN
Overall texture, natural luminosity
REVERSIBILITY
Already strong — protect and enhance
THE MAISON SAIKA PERSPECTIVE
At Maison Saika, we believe Indian skin deserves a protocol crafted specifically for its climate, its melanin density, and its natural resilience.
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JAPANESE METHOD
Gentle layering
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YOUR
Indian skin & climate
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YOUR RITUAL
Customized for you
04 · A.M.
Five quiet minutes to set the tone for your day
TOTAL TIME
5 minutes
STEPS
5 steps
FOCUS
Protect & brighten
01
30 SEC
LUKEWARM WATER · CREAM CLEANSER
A low-pH cream cleanser removes the night's oils without stripping your skin's natural barrier.
Why this matters: Your skin's barrier is its first line of defense against Delhi's climate.
02
20 SEC
HYDRATING ESSENCE · NO ALCOHOL
A hydrating essence prepares your skin to absorb the next layers. Pat gently with your palms.
Look for: hyaluronic acid, glycerin, beta-glucan.
03
40 SEC
10–15% L-ASCORBIC ACID · YOUR STAR INGREDIENT
This is the most important step for your pigmentation concerns. A few drops, pressed in — that's all you need.
EXPECTED TIMELINE
Visible brightening: 4 weeks · Significant fading: 8–12 weeks
04
30 SEC
LIGHTWEIGHT LOTION · NIACINAMIDE 5%
A lightweight lotion rather than a heavy cream for Delhi's climate. Niacinamide complements vitamin C.
Avoid: heavy occlusives, fragrance, high-concentration retinols in the morning.
05
30 SEC
SPF 50+ PA++++ · THE NON-NEGOTIABLE STEP
Indoors or outdoors — this step is never skipped. A Japanese-style sunscreen with a light, silky finish works beautifully under makeup.
SKIN CURATOR'S NOTE
“Aanya, if you do only one thing from this report, let it be this. SPF is the most powerful anti-aging, anti-pigmentation tool we have.”
A GENTLE REMINDER
Consistency is more powerful than intensity. Five quiet minutes every morning will transform your skin more than an elaborate routine you only manage twice a week.
06 · INGREDIENTS
4 partners chosen specifically for your skin
Skincare ingredients can feel overwhelming — a sea of Latin names and percentages. Here are four that matter specifically for your skin.
L-ASCORBIC ACID · 10–15%
The most proven ingredient for pigmentation. It brightens existing spots, prevents new melanin production, and boosts your skin's natural radiance.
WHEN TO USE
Every morning, before SPF
VISIBLE RESULTS
Brightness in 4 weeks
VITAMIN B3 · 5%
A remarkably gentle ingredient that reduces pore visibility, evens tone, and strengthens your skin barrier.
WHEN TO USE
Morning and evening
VISIBLE RESULTS
Smoother pores in 6 weeks
ENCAPSULATED · 0.05%
A gentler cousin of retinol, with the same benefits and less irritation. Retinal speeds up cell turnover.
WHEN TO USE
Evening, 2× weekly start
VISIBLE RESULTS
Refined texture in 8 weeks
CERAMIDE NP, AP, EOP · BARRIER REPAIR
The silent hero. Ceramides are naturally occurring lipids that hold your skin cells together — like mortar between bricks.
WHEN TO USE
Morning and evening
VISIBLE RESULTS
Hydration in 2 weeks
Some popular ingredients can set back your progress. These aren't bad — just not right for your skin at this moment.
Fragrance / parfum
Can trigger inflammation in melanin-rich skin.
Alcohol denat
Strips the barrier you're working to rebuild.
Physical scrubs
Can worsen post-inflammatory pigmentation.
High AHA (>10%)
Too aggressive for your skin's current state.
maison saika
Tokyo · Skincare
Thank you for trusting us with your skin journey. We are always here when you need us.
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