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AI Facial Color Tones Analyzer

Overview

The AI Facial Color Tones Analyzer detects facial skin tone, eye, eyebrow, lip & hair colors. This inclusive technology ensures to a complete tailored shopping experience for all ethnicities.

Integration Guide

  • How to Take Photos for AI Facial Color Tones Analyzer

    Take a selfie facing forward

    • Just one clear shot, looking straight into the camera. Leave your hair down so it falls over your chest, and make sure you're staring directly ahead for that front-on view.
    • Instead, use the JS Camera Kit to take a photo. Just leave your hair down so it falls over your chest. Don't tie it up.
  • How to Detect Skin Concerns by AI

  1. Resize your source image
    Resize your photo to fit the supported dimensions. See details in File Specs & Errors

  2. Upload file using the File API
    Using the /s2s/v2.0/file API to upload a target user image.

    • Image Requirements

    • Important: Simply calling the File API does not upload your file. You must manually upload the file to the URL provided in the File API response. That URL is your upload destination, make sure the file is successfully transferred there before proceeding.
      Before calling the AI API, ensure your file has been successfully uploaded. Use the File API to retrieve an upload URL, then upload your file to that location. Once the upload is complete, you'll receive a file_id in the response, this ID is what you'll use to access AI features related to that file.

      Warning: Please note that, you will get an 500 Server Error / unknown_internal_error or 404 Not Found error when using AI APIs if you do not upload the file to the URL provided in the File API response.

  3. Run an AI Facial Color Tones Analyzer task
    Once your upload is complete, the AI will use your file ID to examine the color tones of your lips, eyes, eyebrows, skin, and hair. Please refer to the Inputs & Outputs.
    Subsequently, calling POST 'task/skin-tone-analysis' with the File ID executes the enhance task and obtains a task_id.

  4. Polling to check the status of a task until it succeed or error
    This task_id is used to monitor the task's status through polling GET 'task/skin-tone-analysis' to retrieve the current engine status. Until the engine completes the task, the status will remain 'running', and no units will be consumed during this stage.

    Warning: Please note that, Polling to check the status of a task based on it's retention period is mandotary. A task will be timed out if there is no polling request within the retention period, even if the task is processed succefully(Your unit(s) will be consumed).

    Warning: You will get a InvalidTaskId error once you check the status of a timed out task. So, once you run an AI task, you need to polling to check the status within the retention period until the status become either success or error.

  5. Get the result of an AI task once success
    The task will change to the 'success' status after the engine successfully processes your input file and generates the resulting image. You will get an url of the processed image and a dst_id that allow you to chain another AI task without re-upload the result image. Your units will only be consumed in this case. If the engine fails to process the task, the task's status will change to 'error' and no unit will be consumed.
    When deducting units, the system will prioritize those nearing expiration. If the expiration date is the same, it will deduct the units obtained on the earliest date.


Inputs & Outputs

  • Inputs The AI will analyse the color tones of your skin. You may adjust the face_angle_strictness_level to control the checking strictness of the input face angle, ranging from strict, high, medium, low to flexible. The strictness level applies to face angle detection, including pitch, yaw and roll. A stricter level ensures more accurate face attribute results. The default setting is high.

  • Outputs
{
  "status": 200,
  "data": {
    "task_status": "success",
    "results": {
      "color": {
        "eye_color": "#293F9B",
        "eye_color_name": "Blue",
        "lip_color": "#D23245",
        "eyebrow_color": "#5B2B31",
        "skin_color": "#b9947c",
        "hair_color": "#a0a0a0",
        "hair_color_name": "Auburn"
      }
    }
  }
}
Result ParameterResult Types
skin_colorHex value
eye_colorHex value
eye_color_nameAmber, Brown, Green, Blue, Gray, Other
lip_colorHex value
eyebrow_colorHex value
hair_colorHex value
color.hair_color_nameAuburn, Black, Blonde, Brown, Grey/White, Red
  • Suggestions for How to Shoot:

Warning: The width of the face needs to be greater than 60% of the width of the image.


File Specs & Errors

  • Supported Formats & Dimensions
AI FeatureSupported DimensionsSupported File SizeSupported Formats
AI Facial Color Tones Analyzerlong side <= 4096, single person only. Images with a side longer than 1080px are automatically resized for analysis.< 10MBjpg/jpeg
  • Error Codes
Error CodeDescription
error_below_min_image_sizeSource image dimensions must be at least 320 pixels.
error_face_position_invalidFace must be fully visible, forward-facing, and centered in the image.
error_face_position_too_smallDetected face is too small for analysis.
error_face_position_out_of_boundaryFace extends beyond image boundaries.
error_face_not_forward_facingFace must be directly facing the camera.
error_face_angle_upwardFace is angled too far upward—slightly tilt head down.
error_face_angle_downwardFace is angled too far downward — slightly tilt head up.
error_face_angle_leftwardFace is turned too far left — slightly rotate head right.
error_face_angle_rightwardFace is turned too far right — slightly rotate head left.
error_face_angle_left_tiltFace is tilted too far left — gently tilt head right.
error_face_angle_right_tiltFace is tilted too far right — gently tilt head left.
  • Environment & Dependency
Sample Code Language / ToolRecommended Runtime Versions
cURL- bash >= 3.2
- curl >= 7.58 (modern TLS/HTTP support)
- jq >= 1.6 (robust JSON parsing)
Node.js (JavaScript)Node >= 18 (for global fetch)
JavaScript- Chrome / Edge >= 80
- Firefox >= 74
- Safari >= 13.1
PHPPHP >= 7.4 (for modern TLS/compat), ext-curl (recommended) or allow_url_fopen=On + ext-openssl, ext-json
PythonPython >= 3.10 (for f-strings), requests >= 2.20.0
JavaJava 11+ (for HttpClient), Jackson Databind >= 2.12.0

JS Camera Kit

JavaScript Camera Kit SDK Documentation

version: v2.5

Overview

The JavaScript Camera Kit provides a complete in-browser camera solution designed for high-accuracy face-based imaging tasks. It handles camera permissions, real-time face detection, automatic quality validation (lighting, pose, angle, distance), and guided capture UI flows.

This module is optimized for AI-driven image analysis, such as:

  • AI Skin Analysis (SD/HD)
  • AI Face Tone Analysis
  • Hair-related Analysis
  • Virtual Try-On (Ring, Wrist, Necklace, etc.)

Key Features

  • Permission Handling: Automatic management of webcam access.
  • Quality Validation: Real-time monitoring of face position, lighting, and angle.
  • Multi-Step Flows: Support for complex capture requirements (e.g., multi-angle hair capture).
  • Flexible Output: Supports both base64 and blob image formats.

Installation

Include the SDK via CDN in your HTML <head> or before the closing <body> tag. Once loaded, the SDK installs a global YMK object.

<script src="https://plugins-media.makeupar.com/v2.5-camera-kit/sdk.js"></script>

Quick Start Example

The following example demonstrates how to initialize the kit, open the camera, and handle captured images.

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
  <head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8" />
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" />
    <title>Camera Kit Sample</title>
    <style>
      #YMK-module { margin: 20px 0; }
      img { width: 150px; margin: 5px; border: 1px solid #ccc; }
    </style>
  </head>
  <body>

    <!-- Initialization Script -->
    <script>
      // Define async init entry point
      window.YMKAsyncInit = function() {
        YMK.addEventListener('loaded', function() {
          console.log('Module fully loaded and ready');
        });

        YMK.addEventListener('faceDetectionCaptured', function(capturedResult) {
          const container = document.getElementById('captured-results');
          container.innerHTML = '';

          // Handle multiple images if returned (e.g., multi-angle capture)
          for (const item of capturedResult.images) {
            const img = document.createElement('img');
            // Handle both base64 strings and Blob objects
            img.src = typeof item.image === 'string' 
              ? item.image 
              : URL.createObjectURL(item.image);
            container.appendChild(img);
          }
        });
      };

      function openCameraKit() {
        YMK.init({
          faceDetectionMode: 'makeup',
          imageFormat: 'base64',
          language: 'enu'
        });
        YMK.openCameraKit();
      }
    </script>

    <!-- Load SDK -->
    <script src="https://plugins-media.makeupar.com/v2.5-camera-kit/sdk.js"></script>

    <!-- UI Elements -->
    <button onclick="openCameraKit()">Open Camera Kit</button>

    <!-- Mandatory Mount Point -->
    <div id="YMK-module"></div>

    <h3>Captured Results:</h3>
    <div id="captured-results"></div>
  </body>
</html>

Prerequisites

To ensure successful integration, the following requirements must be met:

RequirementDescription
Browser SupportMust support getUserMedia API.
HTTPSRequired on most browsers for webcam access (except localhost).
Mount PointA <div id="YMK-module"></div> is mandatory for rendering the UI.
Async InitYou must define window.YMKAsyncInit before the SDK loads.

Integration Guide

Step 1: Initialize the Module

Call YMK.init() before calling YMK.openCameraKit().

YMK.init({
  faceDetectionMode: 'makeup', // Detection flow
  imageFormat: 'base64',       // Output format
  language: 'enu'              // UI Language
});

Step 2: Add Event Handlers

Register listeners for camera events and capture results.

YMK.addEventListener('faceQualityChanged', function(q) {
  console.log('Quality updated:', q);
});

Step 3: Open Camera Kit

This displays the UI, opens the webcam, and begins real-time monitoring.

YMK.openCameraKit();

Step 4: Receive Captured Results

Images arrive via the faceDetectionCaptured event.

YMK.addEventListener('faceDetectionCaptured', function(result) {
  console.log(result.images);
});

Step 5: Close Module

Clean up resources when done.

YMK.close();

API Reference

YMK.init(args)

Configures module appearance, detection mode, language, and capture format.

ArgumentTypeDescriptionDefault
faceDetectionModestringDetection flow to use (see Detection Modes below)."skincare"
widthnumberPixel width of module container (300–1920).360 (≥500px) or screen width
heightnumberPixel height of module container (300–1920).480 (≥500px) or min(screen.height, innerHeight)
languagestringUI Language code (chs, cht, deu, enu, esp, fra, jpn, kor, ptb, ita, mon )."enu"
imageFormatstringFormat returned via faceDetectionCaptured."base64"
disableCameraResolutionCheckbooleanAllow running even if webcam does not meet required resolution.false
hideFlipCameraButtonbooleanControls visibility of the flip front/back camera button if the device supports it.false
countingDurationnumberControls the countdown milliseconds when camera quality check meets criteria before auto-capture.800
qualityLevelstringControls the camera quality check setting, with options of relaxed, moderate, or strict.relaxed
qualityOverridesobjectConfigure detailed parameters for camera quality verification.See Camera Kit Quality Configuration
videoQualitystringConfigure the output quality to 720p, 1080p, or 1920p. 720p corresponds to 1280 × 720, 1080p to 1920 × 1080, and 1920p to 2560 × 1920. This setting is supported only for skincare and hdskincare720p

Methods

MethodDescription
YMK.openCameraKit()Opens the module and begins detection.
YMK.close()Closes module and camera.
YMK.addEventListener(event, callback)Registers event callbacks. Returns an EventListenerIdentifier.
YMK.removeEventListener(id)Removes listener by identifier.
YMK.isLoaded()Returns whether livestream or photo is drawn on canvas (boolean).
YMK.pause()Pauses the webcam stream.
YMK.resume(restartWebcam)Resumes webcam after pause.
YMK.getInfo()Returns current module info (e.g., { fps: 30 }).

Camera Kit Quality Configuration

Camera Kit provides configurable quality parameters to control face detection and skin analysis behavior. These parameters allow developers to fine-tune detection strictness while maintaining consistency across web and native SDK implementations.

To simplify configuration, Camera Kit includes three predefined presets:

  • RELAXED: Optimized for usability with minimal restrictions
  • MODERATE: Balanced between usability and accuracy
  • STRICT: Optimized for maximum detection accuracy

All custom configurations must meet or exceed the minimum requirements defined by the RELAXED preset.

Camera Kit Quality Configuration supports both skincare and hdskincare.


Preset Behavior

PresetDescription
RELAXEDLess strict validation for smoother user experience
MODERATEBalanced validation for most use cases
STRICTTight validation for high accuracy scenarios

When using qualityOverrides, you may specify only the parameters you want to change. Unspecified parameters fall back to the active preset defaults.


Configuration Object

{
  "face_ratio_lower_threshold": 0.55,
  "face_ratio_upper_threshold": 1,
  "face_left_boundary_lower_threshold": 0,
  "face_left_boundary_upper_threshold": 1,
  "face_right_boundary_lower_threshold": 0,
  "face_right_boundary_upper_threshold": 1,
  "face_top_boundary_lower_threshold": 0,
  "face_top_boundary_upper_threshold": 1,
  "face_bottom_boundary_lower_threshold": 0,
  "face_bottom_boundary_upper_threshold": 1,
  "pitch_lower_threshold": -20,
  "pitch_upper_threshold": 10,
  "yaw_lower_threshold": -15,
  "yaw_upper_threshold": 15,
  "roll_lower_threshold": -15,
  "roll_upper_threshold": 15,
  "lighting_lower_threshold": 0.55,
  "lighting_upper_threshold": 0.8,
  "lighting_uneven_threshold": 0.2
}

Parameters

Face Ratio Control

Controls the acceptable proportion of the detected face.

  • Measurement basis:
    • Landscape mode: vertical ratio
    • Portrait mode: horizontal ratio
ParameterDescriptionAllowed RangePreset Defaults
face_ratio_lower_thresholdMinimum face ratio0.55 to 1.0STRICT 0.75, MODERATE 0.65, RELAXED 0.55
face_ratio_upper_thresholdMaximum face ratio1.01.0 (all presets)

Face Boundary Control

Defines how close the face can be to the frame edges.

ParameterDescriptionAllowed RangeDefault
face_left_boundary_lower_thresholdLeft boundary minimum0.0 to 1.00.0
face_left_boundary_upper_thresholdLeft boundary maximum0.0 to 1.01.0
face_right_boundary_lower_thresholdRight boundary minimum0.0 to 1.00.0
face_right_boundary_upper_thresholdRight boundary maximum0.0 to 1.01.0
face_top_boundary_lower_thresholdTop boundary minimum0.0 to 1.00.0
face_top_boundary_upper_thresholdTop boundary maximum0.0 to 1.01.0
face_bottom_boundary_lower_thresholdBottom boundary minimum0.0 to 1.00.0
face_bottom_boundary_upper_thresholdBottom boundary maximum0.0 to 1.01.0

Head Pose Angle Control

Controls allowable head orientation.

ParameterDescriptionAllowed RangePreset Defaults
pitch_lower_thresholdMinimum pitch angle-20 to 10STRICT -10, MODERATE -15, RELAXED -20
pitch_upper_thresholdMaximum pitch angle-20 to 10STRICT 0, MODERATE 5, RELAXED 10
yaw_lower_thresholdMinimum yaw angle-15 to 15STRICT -5, MODERATE -10, RELAXED -15
yaw_upper_thresholdMaximum yaw angle-15 to 15STRICT 5, MODERATE 10, RELAXED 15
roll_lower_thresholdMinimum roll angle-15 to 15STRICT -5, MODERATE -10, RELAXED -15
roll_upper_thresholdMaximum roll angle-15 to 15STRICT 5, MODERATE 10, RELAXED 15

Lighting Control

Defines acceptable lighting quality and uniformity.

ParameterDescriptionAllowed RangePreset Defaults
lighting_lower_thresholdMinimum lighting level0.55 to 1.0STRICT 0.8, MODERATE 0.7, RELAXED 0.55
lighting_upper_thresholdMaximum lighting level0.8 to 1.0STRICT 0.9, MODERATE 0.85, RELAXED 0.8
lighting_uneven_thresholdMaximum luma difference between eyes0.0 to 0.2STRICT 0.1, MODERATE 0.15, RELAXED 0.2

Validation Rules

  • Custom values must not be less restrictive than RELAXED preset values.
  • Only specified fields in qualityOverrides are applied.
  • All unspecified parameters default to the selected preset.

Detection Modes

Configure the faceDetectionMode in YMK.init() to suit your specific use case.

ModeDescription
makeupStandard camera mode for virtual cosmetic try-on.
skincareStandard skin analysis mode, close-up face capture. Support AI Skin Analysis and AI Skin Simulation.
hdskincareHigh-definition capture for AI skin analysis using webcams with a minimum resolution of 2560 pixels on the longer side, subject to device support.
shadefinderSkin Tone Analysis front-face capture.
facereshapeAI Face Reshape capture and AI Face Lift.
hairlengthFull hair-length capture (from a distance).
hairfrizziness3-phase capture: front, right-turn, left-turn.
hairtypeSame 3-phase multi-angle capture flow.
hairdensityA 45‑degree downward head‑angle photograph.
ringHand capture for ring virtual try‑on.
wristWrist capture for watch or bracelet virtual try‑on.
necklaceSelfie capture for necklace try-on.
earringSelfie capture for earring virtual try-on.
teethwhitenFront‑facing selfie that detects whether teeth are visible; photo taken only when detected.
nailHand capture for nails virtual try‑on.
comprehensivePhoto to be used simultaneously for AI Makeup, AI Skin Analysis, and AI Facial Attributes & Ratio Analysis.

Events Reference

Lifecycle & Status Events

EventDescription
openedModule opened.
loadingLoading progress (0–100).
loadedCamera stream loaded onto canvas.
closedModule closed.
faceDetectionStartedUser enters the detection UI.

Camera Events

EventDescription
cameraOpenedWebcam opened successfully.
cameraClosedWebcam closed.
cameraFailedPermission denied or no webcam found. Error codes include "error_resolution_unsupported", "error_permission_denied", "error_access_failed".
unsupportedResolutionFired when the device resolution does not meet the minimum requirements for the selected mode.

Detection Events

faceQualityChanged

Fires continuously during detection as quality metrics update.

Example Payload:

{
  "hasFace": true,
  "position": "good",
  "frontal": "good",
  "lighting": "ok"
}

Field Definitions:

  • hasFace: (boolean) Whether a face is detected.
  • position: (string) Face distance/size quality ("good", "notgood", "toosmall", "outofboundary").
  • frontal: (string) Whether user is facing forward ("good", "notgood").
  • lighting: (string) Lighting strength ("good", "ok", "notgood").

faceDetectionCaptured

Fired after all required face quality validation checks have passed and the Camera Kit has successfully completed the capture workflow. Depending on the mode, this may contain one or multiple images.

Example Payload:

{
  "mode": "makeup",
  "images": [
    {
      "phase": 0,
      "image": "data:image/jpeg;base64,...",
      "width": 500,
      "height": 500
    }
  ]
}

Image Object Fields:

  • phase: (integer) Zero-based index representing the capture step.
  • image: (string | Blob) The captured image data.
  • width: (integer) Pixel width of the captured image.
  • height: (integer) Pixel height of the captured image.

Configuration Notes

Quality Requirements

To ensure successful capture:

  1. Distance: Ensure correct face distance (not too zoomed in/out).
  2. Angle: Ensure frontal face angle.
  3. Lighting: Provide sufficient lighting (avoid shadows or dark environments).

Multi-Phase Capture

Modes like hairtype or hairfrizziness require multiple steps:

  1. Front face
  2. Turn right
  3. Turn left

Ensure your event handling logic accounts for multiple images in the faceDetectionCaptured result array.

Advanced Configuration

  • Flip Button: Use hideFlipCameraButton: true to enforce a specific camera orientation if your UX requires it.
  • Capture Delay: Adjust countingDuration (default 800) to give users more time to review the capture before auto-submission occurs.
const minQuality = {
  hasFace: true,
  area: "good",
  frontal: "good",
  lighting: "ok"
};

Unit Consumption

AI FeatureUnit Consumed
AI Facial Color Tones Analyzer V1.020

Languages
Servers
https://yce-api-01.makeupar.com