Science-led skincare

Stack your
perfect
routine.

Every skin is different. Discover exactly which peptides, vitamins and actives belong in your stack — and in what order to layer them.

20+
Ingredients
7
Routine Steps
AI
Expert Chat
Your AM Stack
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Gentle Cleanser
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Vitamin C Serum
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Hyaluronic Acid
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Ceramide Moisturiser
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SPF 50
Power Stack ✓
Vitamin C+ Vitamin E+ Ferulic Acid
Synergistic antioxidant defence

Feature 01

Build Your Stack

Choose your skin type and time of day. Toggle steps on or off, click ingredient tags to learn more, and see curated product picks for each step. Save your routine when you're done.

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Step 1 of 3

What's your skin type?

This shapes the base of your entire routine — cleansers, moisturisers and SPF all vary by type.

Experience level

Beginner mode builds a gentle 4-step foundation. You can unlock more steps any time.

Step 2 of 3

What concerns do you want to address?

Select all that apply — we'll prioritise the right actives for each issue in your routine.

Step 3 of 3

What are your skin goals?

Pick up to 3 primary goals — these shape which actives we highlight most strongly in your routine.

Feature 02

Your Routine Conflicts

Based on the ingredients in your current stack, we've automatically checked every combination for known conflicts, cautions and power synergies. This panel updates live as you build your routine above.

Live Routine Analysis
Scanning the ingredients in your active steps
Updates automatically
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Build your routine above and we'll instantly show any ingredient conflicts, cautions or great pairings found in your stack.

Your stack looks great!

No known conflicts found between the ingredients in your current routine. You're good to go — just introduce new actives one at a time.

Ingredient Spotlight

Key actives at a glance — click to explore

Every Active, Explained

Ingredient Glossary

A complete reference for every ingredient in the Skin Stacker library — from peptides to vitamins to oral supplements. Click any card to open the full detail.

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Ingredients
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Categories
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Know What's in Your Bottle

Decode a Product

Type any serum, moisturiser or treatment and we'll reveal the active ingredients inside — what they are, what they do, and how they fit into your routine.

Search Any Product

Try: "The Ordinary Buffet" · "SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic" · "Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream" · "CeraVe Retinol Serum"

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Popular searches:
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Search a product above

We'll look up its active ingredients and explain exactly what each one does for your skin.

My Product Library
Products you've decoded — click any to view again
No saved products yet. Decode a product above and save it to build your library.

Track Your Journey

Skin Progress

Most actives take 8–12 weeks to show visible results. Log your start date, hit milestone weeks, and keep a skin journal to notice changes you'd otherwise miss.

Track Your Journey

Skin Progress Tracker

Most actives take 8–12 weeks to show visible results. Log your start date, track milestone weeks, and keep a skin journal to notice changes you might otherwise miss.

My Routine Journey
Set your start date and we'll show you what to expect at each milestone — and when to take your progress photos.
Routine Start Date
Wk 1–2
Adjustment
Skin is adapting. Some purging or dryness is normal with new actives — don't panic.
Wk 4
First Check-in
Take a reference photo in natural light. Texture and hydration often improve first.
Wk 6–8
Early Results
Niacinamide and Vitamin C users often see tone improvements. Retinol users see reduced lines.
Wk 12
Full Assessment
Compare your week 12 photo to week 1. This is when collagen-stimulating actives show measurable results.
Wk 16+
Maintenance Mode
You've built a solid foundation. Now's a good time to introduce an advanced active or see a dermatologist to assess progress.
Skin Journal
Your skin journal is empty — add your first note above.

New to Skincare?

The Golden Rules

Whether you're building your first stack or refining an existing routine, these principles protect your skin and compound your results.

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Introduce Slowly
Add one new active every 2–3 weeks. This lets your skin adapt and tells you exactly what caused any reaction. Patience compounds like interest.
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Always Patch Test
Apply a small amount inside your wrist or behind your ear and wait 24 hours. Non-negotiable for retinoids, acids or any new active ingredient.
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SPF Every Single Day
UV damage undoes the work of every active in your stack. SPF 30–50 every morning is the single highest-impact skincare decision you can make.
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Trust the Timeline
Most actives require 8–12 weeks of consistent use to show measurable results. Take reference photos every 4 weeks — progress is gradual but real.
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Hydration First
Actives work best on a healthy, hydrated barrier. Hyaluronic acid, ceramides and panthenol should anchor your stack before any actives.
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See a Dermatologist
For persistent acne, rosacea, pigmentation or unusual changes, Skin Stacker is an education tool — not a replacement for professional medical advice.

Save Your Stack

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Your stack is saved!

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