Most skincare was made with someone else's skin in mind. Niva reads yours, builds a routine that fits it, and shows you what is really working. Your first 3 skin analyses are free.
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Melanin tone
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Undertone
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Your skin was never the problem.
You did everything right. It still didn't work.
“The cleanser everyone loves left your face tight and dry.”
“The serum that cleared your friend's skin left dark marks on yours.”
“Months of trial and error, and a shelf of products you stopped using.”
It is easy to start blaming yourself. Please don't.
Most skin tools were not built for skin like ours.
Many of the scales, apps and products behind skincare advice were designed around lighter skin. Redness is harder to spot on deeper skin. Dark marks get misread. Our shades get squeezed into a few boxes. So the advice sounds sure of itself and still misses.
That is not a flaw in your skin. It is a gap in the tools. Niva was built to close it.
Meet Niva, a skin guide that starts with your skin.
Niva is a skin analysis app built for melanin-rich skin, with a community behind it. Take a quick scan, learn what your skin is doing, get a routine that fits, and shop products matched to you. Built for people worldwide and shaped by the community that uses it.
From scan to routine in four steps
A clear, measured journey tailored for melanin-rich skin. No trial-and-error guesswork.
What Niva sees in your skin
Seven core dimensions analyzed through algorithms calibrated on deep melanin spectrums.
Skin type
dry, oily, combination or normal.
Skin tone
read properly, not squeezed into a box.
Oiliness
where it shows up and how much.
Dark marks
hyperpigmentation and uneven tone.
Pores
how visible they are.
Texture
smooth, rough or uneven.
Acne
breakouts and where they appear.
Note: Niva is a skincare guide, not a medical service. It does not diagnose or treat skin conditions.
A routine that fits. Products that match.
After your scan, Niva builds a morning and evening routine from your results. Our marketplace brings together brands including Sanura, Uncover, Miskka and Bellazuri, and matches products to your preferences and budget, so you shop with less guesswork. Your routine comes from your scan. Your product matches come from what you like. Together, they get you closer to what works.
Sanura
Nostalgic sweetness with Shea Butter and Ceramides for barrier repair.
Sanura Bubblegum Body Butter
Capture the essence of childlike wonder with Sanura Bubblegum Body Butter. A playful, nostalgic scent with Shea Butter enriched with Ceramides, Olive Oil, and Vegetable Glycerin to deeply condition, restore the skin barrier, and impart a healthy natural shine.
Uncover
Broad spectrum SPF 50+ protection with zero white cast for dark skin.
Aloe Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50+
A lightweight SPF 50 broad spectrum sunscreen with zero white cast, perfect for dark skin and everyday sun protection. This oil-free, hydrating sunscreen blends easily, feels weightless, and keeps your skin protected and moisturised all day without clogging pores.
Miskka
Your daily solution for a clearer, luminous complexion and even tone.
Nairobi Glow Vitamin C Serum
Your daily solution for a clearer, more luminous complexion. This lightweight, fast-absorbing serum is powered by a potent blend of two stable forms of Vitamin C, Alpha Arbutin, and Licorice Root Extract to visibly brighten skin, fade dark spots, and even out tone.
Bellazuri
Full Coverage 10hrs Long wear · Shade 07
Bellazuri Semi-Matte Foundation – Shade 07
The perfect match for deep brown African skin tones. Shade 07 delivers full coverage with a silky, weightless feel that blends seamlessly for a second-skin effect. Hydrating, semi-matte formula offers a soft satin finish with a subtle illuminating glow, designed for 10-hour long wear.