A New Era of Beauty Care with AI Technology Revealed at CES 2026
At CES 2026, showcased a smart beauty solution that integrates AI technology into skin analysis and care, marking a new paradigm. From an electronic skin platform co-developed with MIT to an AI beauty mirror in collaboration with Samsung Electronics, and next-generation LED beauty devices, this exhibition is seen as a groundbreaking example of breaking the boundaries between technology and beauty.
AI Electronic Skin: Attached Sensors Detect Aging Causes in Real-Time, ‘Skinsight’
The standout at CES 2026 was undoubtedly ‘Skinsight’. This technology is the result of joint research with a research team at MIT and has won the ‘Innovation Award’ at the exhibition.
Skinsight is a device that attaches sensor patches to the skin to analyze aging factors unique to each individual in real time and propose optimal skincare solutions using AI based on the data.
Unlike traditional skin diagnosis, this electronic skin platform can perform real-time, multi-factor analysis, suggesting significant possibilities beyond the existing cosmetics industry into the realm of medical beauty technology. Particularly, cosmetic solutions that combine data accumulation with personalization are highlighted as factors that can significantly enhance consumer satisfaction.
Precision Diagnosis with 450,000 User Data, the ‘AI Beauty Mirror’ Co-developed with Samsung
The technology of Skinsight does not end with standalone devices. Developed in collaboration with Samsung Electronics, the ‘AI Beauty Mirror’ combines optical technology and large-scale data to precisely diagnose the user’s skin condition using only a mirror.
“Pores, wrinkles, pigmentation, erythema, and various skin indicators are detected with camera-based high-precision diagnosis, and AI provides personalized skincare solutions based on the analysis results.”
This system, equipped with AI that has learned from over 450,000 real user skin data, offers more precise analysis and care strategies. Users can simply use the mirror to get their skin diagnosed and perform their personalized beauty routines easily in their daily life.
Lightning-Fast At-Home Skin Care with the MakeOn LED Solution Connected to Smart Devices
MakeOn’s home beauty device lineup that makes it possible to achieve professional device-level care at home was also introduced as one of the core technologies. Amongst them, the ‘OnFace LED Mask’ boasts a noticeable technological density with as many as 3,770 micro red LEDs.
This device can be used in conjunction with ‘Skin Light Therapy 3S’, adapting the LED wavelengths for customized light therapy based on the analysis results. The feature that the LED detailed protocol is automatically designed according to individual concerns such as skin regeneration, erythema reduction, and pigmentation stands out.
“Based on the AI analysis results, it naturally connects to the next required skincare device usage, realizing intelligent beauty management in the user’s daily life.”
With the advent of the smart home care era, beauty devices are clearly evolving towards completing precise diagnosis-analysis-care remotely.
The Vision Beyond Technology: Global Strategy Towards ‘Holistic Longevity’
Behind this CES 2026 presentation is not just a simple technology exhibition but a beauty philosophy called ‘Holistic Longevity’. Executive Vice President Ju Hyo-jeong of the Digital Strategy Division revealed during an interview as follows.
“We aimed not only to showcase advanced technology but also to imbue the philosophy of providing long-term and integrated beauty experiences to global customers through this CES.”
This strategy goes beyond simple skincare to expand the meaning of beauty tech to encompass wellness and lifestyle as a whole. Particularly, entering into personalized care based on multinational consumer data presents a new trend breaking the boundaries between technology companies and the beauty industry.
How Will AI Beauty Technology Be Utilized in the Future?
How these AI-based beauty technologies will be used in real consumer environments in the future is a major interest across the industry. With home care devices and big data-based skin solutions already proliferating rapidly, the key is how user-friendly the UX is to allow technology to naturally blend in.
“Not as complex as machines but as precise as experts, beauty technology is becoming an everyday reality accessible to everyone.”
This technological ecosystem shows possibilities to rewrite standards across the entire beauty technology industry beyond competitive power limited to specific brands. Particularly, sensor technology, advancement of AI algorithms, and cloud-based utilization of personal data are expected to establish themselves as key infrastructures that will shape the future beauty market.
In Conclusion
With AI technology integrating with skin diagnosis and personalized care, the beauty industry is encountering a new paradigm. Through precise analysis, real-time solution provision, and seamless home care integration, consumers can now experience more sophisticated and convenient beauty care. We look forward to how AI beauty technology will lead to person-centered beauty innovations in the future.
With the acceleration of AI-based beauty technology innovations in the cosmetics sector, is committed to providing reliable solutions, supporting the harmonious development of beauty and technology. Look forward to efforts to provide richer beauty experiences to consumers through these changes.
