Skin Goals Made Easy: How to Curate the Perfect Skincare Routine Based on Your Unique Skin Needs and Concerns

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A step-by-step guide on how to create a personalized skincare routine with e.l.f.'s Custom Skincare Kit Builder tool for your unique skin needs.
Start with e.l.f.'s Skincare Routine Quiz for tailored product recommendations before customizing your skincare routine.
e.l.f.'s custom skincare routine builder helps you select products in the order of application for easy use.

Ready to build your best-ever skincare lineup? Meet your new skincare BFF: our Custom Skincare Kit Builder—your easy, step-by-step tool for creating a skincare routine that’s as unique as you are. Whether you’re a total skincare newbie or a seasoned ingredient sleuth, this tool makes it simple to mix and match your skincare favorites and discover new must-haves for your skin goals. Think of this guide as your step-by-step blueprint for curating your dream skincare routine. We’ll walk you through how to use the builder to craft your custom lineup with ease.

Need a little help figuring out where to begin? Start with our Skincare Routine Quiz and check out our full guide on How to Use e.l.f.'s Skincare Routine Quiz for the best tips and tricks before you start customizing.

Why Personalized Skincare Actually Matters

When it comes to skincare, there’s no one-size-fits-all—and that’s exactly why our Custom Skincare Kit Builder is a game changer. Instead of grabbing a pre-made bundle that might miss the mark, this easy-to-use tool helps you build a skincare routine that targets your unique skin goals and concerns, step by step.

The builder is designed to flow in the same order you’d apply your products, so you’ll know exactly when (and how!) to use each pick. From face cleansers to treatments and moisturizers, it takes out the guesswork so you can glow stress-free.

Another perk? You’ll find travel, jumbo, and regular sizes sprinkled throughout—perfect for stocking up on your holy grails or grabbing minis for your next getaway. Just remember to keep your skin type and main concerns in mind as you customize your dream lineup.

Tips On How to Create Your Perfect Skincare Routine Customized for Your Unique Skin Needs and Concerns

Step 1: Choose Your Makeup Remover

First things first: if you’ve been rocking a full face of makeup all day, step one is to take it off—gently! Choosing the right makeup remover is key for helping melt away foundation, mascara, and SPF without stripping your skin. While this step might not be necessary in your morning skincare routine (unless you’ve got leftover glam from the night before), it’s a must-have during your nighttime skincare routine.

Our Custom Skincare Kit lets you pick a makeup remover that suits your skincare goals, whether that’s a cleansing balm for your face or a nourishing cleansing oil for removing eye makeup. Whatever you choose, you’ll be setting your skin up for a proper, fresh start so the rest of your skincare goodies can get to work.

Step 2: Choose Your Face Cleanser

Cleansing is a must in every skincare routine, whether it’s morning or night. It’s an essential step that helps clear away dirt, sweat, and any leftover makeup, giving your skin a fresh, clean base.

With our Custom Skincare Kit builder, you can pick the perfect facial cleanser tailored to your skin type and concerns. Whether you want a gentle formula to help hydrate and soothe, a deep-clean option to help clarify, or something exfoliating to help brighten, there’s a face cleanser ready to match your needs. Starting your skincare routine with a clean slate sets you up for glowing, happy-looking skin.

Step 3: Choose Your Face Serums and Treatments

This is where you get to be super specific with your skincare routine! Whether you’re tackling dryness, acne, oily skin, or even signs of aging, our custom skincare sets offer a full range of face serums, face oils, mists, toners, spot treatments, and pimple patches to help target your unique concerns. Don’t forget—spot treatments and pimple patches should be applied as the last step in your skincare routine for maximum effectiveness!

Eye creams are also part of this step, helping to target puffiness, dark circles, or fine lines around your delicate eye area.

If you’re unsure which products fit your skin best, start with our Skincare Finder Quiz to get personalized recommendations. This way, you can build a skincare routine that’s truly tailored to your skin’s needs and goals.

Step 4: Choose Your Face Moisturizer

Next, it’s time for a face moisturizer tailored to your skin’s needs. With 10 different options to choose from, our custom skincare bundles let you pick the ideal hydrator—whether you’re looking for something lightweight for oily skin, a rich cream for dry skin, or something in between for combination skin types.

Moisturizing is a crucial step that helps keep your skin looking visibly soft and smooth throughout the day (or night!).

Not sure which moisturizer suits you best? Use our handy skincare finder quiz to discover your perfect match and take your skincare game to the next level!

Step 5: Choose Your Sunscreen

Sunscreen isn’t just a summer must-have—it’s a year-round non-negotiable for helping keep skin protected and glowing. Our custom skincare kit offers 4-5 different formulas, so finding your perfect fit is a breeze.

Whether you love a quick spritz with a mist, the convenience of a stick, or the classic feel of a lotion, we’ve got you covered (literally). Some of these sunscreens are makeup-hybrids, making it super simple to transition from skincare to your makeup routine without missing a beat. Find your faves to complete your custom kit and get glowing.

The More You Add, the More You Save!

Building your go-to skincare routine should feel good for your skin and your wallet. With our custom skincare bundles, the more products you add, the more you save—so go ahead and treat yourself! Add three products to your bundle and get 10% off, grab four for 15% off, or max it out with five products for 20% off!

And because we love to spoil you, when you build a kit with five full-size goodies, you’ll also score a free makeup bag to stash all your new skincare favorites. It’s our little way of saying thanks for treating your skin to the full e.l.f. Experience!

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