How to Find the Right Skincare Products for Your Complexion: Full Guide

Building a skincare routine can be a bit daunting—figuring out what your skin responds to, the types of ingredients you need for your skin concern, and which products work best may feel overwhelming. But with a little knowledge of skincare science, picking out the right products for your routine is a breeze! 

Whether you want the essentials or a more advanced routine, this guide will help you discover what works best for your skin. Below, we’ll break down the key steps to finding the right skincare products, including how to use our Build My Routine Quiz from Isomers Skincare!

Understand Your Complexion

First things first: what’s your skin type? Do you have dry, normal, or oily skin, or do you tend to work with all of the above? Knowing your skincare type is one of the most critical factors in determining which products will work best for you. 

Our Simple Skincare Science product line at Isomers was formulated to help customers go back to basics, find simple ingredients that work best for their skin type, and feature products that work for everyone! 

But what if you don’t know your skin type? Here are a few determining factors to help you make the right selection:

• Oily Skin: Your face looks and feels greasy and shiny, particularly throughout your T-zone.
• Dry Skin: Your skin is visibly dehydrated, dull, and flaky. You may also experience itchiness or irritation.
• Combination Skin: Some areas of your face may experience dryness, while others are more oily.
• Normal Skin: Your skin feels comfortable and hydrated.

Choose Formulas Based on Skin Behaviour, Not Just Skin Type

Knowing your skin type is only half the battle. Your skin’s behaviour is also a critical indicator of which ingredients and products will help you address your concerns. The isomeric formulations in our product lineup work with your skin's biochemistry to address issues like:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Uneven texture
• Hyperpigmentation and discoloration
• Dehydration
• Oil control
• Dryness
• Redness
• Loss of volume
• Enlarged pores
• Acne

Once you’ve pinpointed your main skin concerns, you can better narrow down the ingredients you need to target these issues.

Focus on Key Active Ingredients

Accurate skincare is all about the ingredients. At Isomers, our formulations contain many naturally occurring ingredients synthesized in our laboratory for safe skin application. We focus on powerful actives, AHAS, vitamins, and other ingredients scientifically proven to help address common skin concerns.

Here are some key skincare ingredients and their benefits:

• L-ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C): Helps reverse the effects of UV radiation, stimulates collagen production, and wards off free radicals to promote anti-aging
• Salicylic Acid: Exfoliates the skin and helps reduce the appearance of acne
• Retinol: Helps promote skin cell turnover and stimulate collagen production
• Hyaluronic Acid: Helps promote moisturization  
• Peptides: Help revitalize the skin by promoting hydration and strengthening the skin barrier 

Keep it Simple

You don’t always need to use 10+ products in your daily skincare routine to give your complexion what it needs. The best way to start is with the core regimen:

• Cleanser: To remove impurities like makeup, dead skin cells, and excess oils
• Serum: A concentrated dose of your selected ingredients that absorbs quickly into the skin for better activation and hydration
• Moisturizer: To increase hydration and protect your skin barrier from environmental effects
• SPF: Protects your skin from UV rays to prevent sunburns and other potential damage

You can build upon this routine over time as your skin responds to the ingredients you apply. Our Build Your Routine quiz from Isomers Skincare can help you find products that work best for your skin type and concerns! 

Build Your Routine with Isomers Skincare

With our team at Isomers Skincare, you can easily find the right skincare products, including those from our Simple Science line. Take our Build My Routine quiz and discover your ideal skincare regimen within minutes. You can also visit our Where to Start page, which breaks down our products by skin concern. 

Once you figure out what works for you, visit our Shop to learn more about products!

Disclaimer: Our products are not intended to treat, cure, or prevent acne or other related skin concerns.