Free tool
Build a skincare routine that actually fits your skin
Add the products you own, choose a goal, and Macherre builds a morning and evening routine — ordered correctly, with conflicts and risky stacks flagged automatically.
Why use this tool
Built around your shelf
Pull in products by search or barcode scan so the routine reflects what you actually own, not what an influencer is selling.
Conflicts flagged automatically
Risky combos like retinol + AHAs in the same step, or three exfoliants on the same night, get called out before they irritate your skin.
Separate AM and PM plans
Morning routines protect (cleanse, treat, moisturize, SPF). Evening routines repair (cleanse, actives, hydrate, occlude) — the order is handled for you.
How it works
- 1
Add the products you own
Search the Macherre catalog by product name or scan barcodes from the app to populate your shelf in seconds.
- 2
Pick a primary goal
Choose hydration, barrier repair, anti-acne, anti-aging or sensitivity — the order, frequency and warnings tune to that focus.
- 3
Get your AM + PM steps
We sequence cleanser through SPF, alternate strong actives across the week, and add notes wherever spacing or buffering helps.
- 4
Track progress over time
Swap products in and out, log how your skin reacts, and watch which changes actually improved texture, breakouts or flare-ups.
Example output
Illustrative preview — exact layout may vary slightly in the app.
Morning
- 1. Gentle cleanser
- 2. Vitamin C serum
- 3. Moisturizer
- 4. SPF 50
Evening
- 1. Oil cleanser
- 2. Hydrating toner
- 3. Retinol (2×/wk)
- 4. Night cream
Heads-up: avoid stacking strong acids on retinol nights.
A great skincare routine isn't about owning the most products — it's about using the right ones in the right order, at the right frequency, on the right nights. Macherre's routine creator takes the products on your shelf, your skin type, and your goal (hydration, barrier repair, anti-acne, anti-aging) and turns them into a clear morning and evening plan you can actually follow.
The builder also watches for the classic mistakes: vitamin C and retinol layered the same night, three exfoliating acids stacked back-to-back, missing SPF in a routine packed with photosensitizing actives. Tracking how your skin responds over time in the Macherre app makes it easy to see which swaps actually moved the needle — and which were just hype.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I build my routine?▼
The full routine creator lives inside the Macherre mobile app, where your shelf, scans and goals stay in sync. The web preview shows you exactly what to expect before you download.
How many products should a skincare routine have?▼
There's no magic number. A solid baseline is cleanser, moisturizer and SPF in the morning; cleanser, treatment and moisturizer at night. Add actives one at a time so you can tell what's working.
Can I have different routines for weekdays and weekends?▼
Yes — the app lets you save and tweak alternate flows. Many users keep a minimal recovery routine for sensitive days and a fuller actives routine for the rest of the week.
How does the builder handle prescription retinoids?▼
Prescription tretinoin or adapalene get treated as high-priority actives, with the rest of the routine arranged around them. Always follow your prescriber's instructions first.
Will it remind me to wear sunscreen?▼
Morning flows always emphasize SPF, and the warning is escalated when your routine includes photosensitizing ingredients like retinoids, AHAs, BHAs or vitamin C.
Can beginners use the routine creator?▼
Definitely — the simpler your shelf, the simpler the plan. Beginners often get the most benefit because the tool stops you from overcomplicating things or stacking actives too soon.
Ready to try it in the app?
Download Macherre for scans, shelves, comparisons, and routines tailored to your skin.
Sign up on the web from the same link if you prefer.