Proof of Usefulness Report

Renude

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+183
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Renude is a verifiable B2B AI skincare platform with legitimate partnerships (Unilever's Simple, Nip+Fab) and functional technology. However, the submission contains significant exaggerations and red flags: claiming 'most people have used my product', listing a '17000000 marketcap' in the revenue field, and stating a team size of 125 (likely <20 in reality). While the problem-solution fit is strong and the B2B pivot is showing traction (100k+ consultations claimed, verified pilots), the score is heavily penalized for the low quality and inaccuracy of the submission data, placing it in the 'Small but promising' category rather than established scale.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+9.75
Evidence Of Traction+3.75
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+42.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.86
Final Score+183

Project Details

Project URL
renude.co
Description
Renude's mission over the last half-decade has been to meticulously develop a new category of AI-powered skincare intelligence: Skinchat AI + SkinRoutine AI: Next Gen AI Skin Analysis, Skin Advice & Recommendations. The problem Renude is solving: 1. Consumers are overwhelmed by skincare products and online advice 2. CAC is at an all-time high, making acquisition expensive 3. Traditional tools offering skin analysis fall short: - Basic product matchers - Generic, transactional experiences - Reliant on self-reported data or static brand logic Leading to misdiagnoses, poor recommendations, and lost trust. Renude is built with: 1) NCI/formulation science 2) Dermatology expertise 3) 100,000+ real skincare consultations with consumers This enables truly expert-led, personalised consultations that feel more like a credible, in-store skin appointment than a generic quiz. Renude delivers -> - 3.5x conversion uplift (consumers trust the advice) - 2.5x AOV uplift (customers buy full routines with confidence) - 5x revenue uplift vs. standard quizzes - 91% opt-in rates (high engagement and retention) Trusted by: Simple, Sarah Chapman, Ella & Jo, Naturisimo & more As seen in: Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Glossy, The Times.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline