01 · Your starting point
Take around 5–10 minutes to describe your concern, routine and current skin comfort. Download your starting assessment.
YOUR FREE 14-DAY SKIN COMPASS
Dry skin despite moisturising? Get to know your skin better.
You moisturise and switch products, yet your skin still feels dry, tight or unsettled? Before trying another product, take time to observe. Your Skin Compass helps you keep track of skin comfort, skincare and everyday habits over 14 days.
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- Record your starting point
- Observe patterns day by day
- Compare your start and finish
Your entries stay in this session. You can choose to save them on your device or download a backup. They are not synced with your customer account.
Explore SOURCE LAB skincare →A skin diary that makes getting started easier.
Skin Compass is an interactive guide for self-observation. Record how your skin feels, the skincare you use and changes in your daily life. Your entries become a clear summary with cautious skincare pointers, not a skin diagnosis.
For you, if you want less guesswork.
Want to observe dry or rough patches more closely, keep track of tightness after cleansing or simplify your skincare routine? Find structure here, rather than another long product list. Every question is optional.
Turn 14 days into useful observations.
02 · Your everyday routine
Short daily prompts and a consistent check-in help you keep going. Observe at roughly the same time each day and avoid changing everything at once.
03 · Your review
Compare your starting and final ratings, review weekly averages and notes, and download your personal report – even as an interim review.
Why SOURCE LAB gives you this guide.
For us, good skincare starts with paying closer attention to your own needs. We want to help you make your routine more manageable and your choices more considered. That is why you can use Skin Compass with any skincare brand.
Explore SOURCE LAB skincare →Your questions before you start
Why is my skin dry even though I moisturise?
Dryness can have different causes. Skin Compass records skincare, cleansing and skin comfort together so your experience is easier to follow. It cannot determine the cause. Persistent or worsening symptoms need professional advice.
Can I overdo my skincare routine?
Using many products or switching frequently can make it harder to assess how well you tolerate individual steps. Your diary helps you keep a record. It cannot tell whether symptoms are caused by overdoing skincare or something else.
Do I need SOURCE LAB products?
No. You can observe your existing routine. There is no purchase requirement and no automatic product recommendation based on your entries.
What do I get after 14 days?
A rule-based summary with a start-to-finish comparison, weekly averages, your notes and general skincare pointers. Missing entries are shown. The report does not prove that a product works.
Can I return later and save my report?
Yes. Enable saving on this device or export a backup, which you can load on another device. Download starting and final reports as HTML and print them to PDF in your browser.
Self-observation, not dermatological advice. Skin Compass does not replace medical examination or treatment. Seek professional advice for severe, persistent or worsening symptoms.
Your skin. Your observations. A clearer next step.
Start my personal Skin CompassUnderstand your routine before trying something new.
Dry skin despite moisturising: what should you observe?
Cream is one part of your routine. Hot water, cleansing and dry air can also matter. The AAD recommends gentle cleansing and moisturising while skin is still slightly damp. First note when your skin feels tight: immediately after washing, or later?
Days 1–4 and 8: look at skin comfort and cleansing together.
Too much skincare? Take stock before making changes.
Redness, stinging or dryness can occur with irritated skin. They do not prove that you are overdoing skincare: irritation and contact allergies have different causes. Record new products and reactions. Seek professional advice for persistent or worsening symptoms instead of continuing to experiment.
Days 5, 9 and 10: review your routine and record new steps individually.
Moisture, softness and water loss: three different tasks.
Humectants help retain water. Emollients smooth rough skin, while a protective film can reduce water loss. A formulation may serve several purposes. Use the skincare-functions exercise to observe your experience; this is not evidence of a product’s effectiveness.
Days 6, 7 and 14: understand skincare functions and compare your diary.
Sources & responsibility
Publisher: SOURCE LAB · Updated 10 October 2026. These independent sources explain general skincare principles; they have not assessed or endorsed our products. Skin Compass supports self-observation and does not provide a diagnosis.
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