How to Use a Face Oil Set for Custom Skincare

By Goodmolecules | Published: 2026-10-23

Category: Tips & Care

Learn how to layer and customize your routine with a face oil set. Get hydrated, glowing skin by mixing squalane and other oils for your unique needs.

Quick answer

Use a face oil set to customize your hydration by layering oils based on your skin's needs. Start with a lighter oil like squalane, then add a richer oil for extra moisture.

Why customize with a face oil set?

A single oil may not address all your skin concerns. A set lets you mix and match to target dryness, dullness, or dehydration without buying multiple full-size products. This approach saves money and reduces guesswork.

Know your skin's needs

Before layering, identify your primary concern. For example, if your skin feels tight after cleansing, you likely need a humectant first (like squalane) followed by an emollient oil. If you're oily but dehydrated, stick with lightweight oils and avoid heavy blends.

How to layer your face oil set

Cleanse and tone your skin: Start with a clean, slightly damp face. Apply your toner or essence first to boost hydration. Mistake to avoid: applying oil to dry skin, which reduces absorption.
Apply the lighter oil first: Use 2-3 drops of squalane oil and press gently into your skin. Squalane mimics your skin's natural sebum and absorbs quickly. Mistake to avoid: using too much oil, which can make layering slippery. If your skin feels hydrated after this step, you may not need the second oil.
Layer a richer oil for extra moisture: If your skin still feels dry or you want a dewy finish, add 1-2 drops of the ultra-hydrating facial oil. Pat it over the squalane, focusing on dry patches. Mistake to avoid: rubbing vigorously, which can disturb the previous layer. Wait 30 seconds between layers so each oil can absorb.
Seal with moisturizer (optional): For very dry skin or overnight use, follow with a cream to lock everything in. Mistake to avoid: skipping moisturizer if you only use oils, as some oils alone may not provide enough occlusion.

Product facts

Good Molecules The Face Oil Set: The Good Molecules The Face Oil Set includes a 100% plant-derived squalane oil to soften and seal in moisture, plus an ultra-hydrating facial oil with camellia and sea buckthorn oils for a dewy glow. This set gives you both a lightweight hydrator (squalane) and a richer treatment oil, so you can layer based on your skin's daily needs.
Good Molecules The Face Oil Set