How to Choose the Right Serum for Your Skin Type

Because skincare should feel personal—never one-size-fits-all.

When it comes to choosing a serum, the options can feel endless. Lightweight, oil-based, hydrating, exfoliating… how do you know which one your skin actually needs?

At aos Skincare, we believe your skin should guide the way. That's why we’ve developed a skin-type based approach to serum selection—rooted in years of hands-on formulation and a deep understanding of the skin’s natural rhythms.

Each of our serums is thoughtfully crafted with potent botanicals, vitamins, and phytonutrients designed to support your skin exactly where it is—whether it’s navigating breakouts, looking to soften fine lines, or craving a boost of hydration and calm.

Here’s how to find the perfect serum based on your skin type:

Skin Type 1: Oily + Congested + Breakout-Prone

Your skin thrives with gentle exfoliation and herbal clarity. Look for natural salicylic acid (like willow bark), witch hazel, and echinacea to keep pores clear, while yarrow helps calm inflammation and support healing.
We Recommend: Willow Bark Pore Refining Serum

Skin Type 2: Combination + Breakout-Prone + Sensitive

This delicate balance calls for calming botanicals that won’t clog pores. Lightweight serums with anti-inflammatory ingredients soothe redness without triggering flare-ups.
We Recommend: Apple Stem Cell Radiance Serum and Willow Bark Pore Refining Serum

Skin Type 3: Combination + Aging + Breakout-Prone

A multitasking serum is your best friend. Willow bark keeps breakouts in check, and apple-derived amino acids hydrate and brighten—without heaviness.
We Recommend: Apple Stem Cell Radiance Serum and Willow Bark Pore Refining Serum
Bonus: Add a few drops of the Blue Sapphire Concentrated Brightening Facial Oil to your serum or nighttime moisturizer. 

Skin Type 4: Combo + Sun Damaged + Aging

Choose a brightening serum packed with vitamin C, peptides, and gentle exfoliants like lactic acid. Add in mushroom extracts to nourish and firm with adaptogenic power.
We Recommend: Ultra C Brightening Serum and Youth in Bloom Phytoactive Firming Serum
Bonus: Add a few drops of the Blue Sapphire Concentrated Brightening Facial Oil to your serum or nighttime moisturizer. 

Skin Type 5: Balanced + Aging

You’re looking to preserve and protect. Reach for serums that combine hydrating hyaluronic acid (HA), ceramides, and antioxidant-rich oils to restore elasticity and support a healthy glow.
We Recommend: Youth in Bloom Phytoactive Firming Serum
Bonus: Add a few drops of the Blue Sapphire Concentrated Brightening Facial Oil to your serum or nighttime moisturizer. 

Skin Type 6: Balanced + Sensitive / Red

Keep it simple and soothing. Think calming plant extracts and barrier-supporting nutrients. These help quiet irritation and maintain your skin’s natural resilience.
We Recommend: Calming Facial Oil and Apple Stem Cell Radiance Serum

Skin Type 7: Dry + Sensitive / Red

Rich, nurturing serums are key. Look for lipid-dense formulas with shea, calendula, and plant butters to rebuild your skin’s moisture barrier and reduce reactivity.
We Recommend: Calming Facial Oil + Apple Stem Cell Radiance Serum

Skin Type 8: Dry + Sun Damaged + Aging

Your skin craves renewal. Reach for brightening antioxidants, nourishing oils, and vitamin C to even tone, fade sun spots, and soften texture—while deeply hydrating.
We Recommend: Ultra C Brightening Serum and Herbal Facial Oil.
Bonus: Add a few drops of the Blue Sapphire Concentrated Brightening Facial Oil to your serum or nighttime moisturizer. 

Not Sure Which One Is Right for You?

Take our Skin Type Quiz to find your match—and give your skin exactly what it’s been asking for.

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Willow Bark Pore Refining Serum

Apple Stem Cell Radiance Serum

Calming Facial Oil

Herbal Facial OIl

Youth in Bloom Phytoactive Firming Serum

Ultra C Brightening Serum

Blue Sapphire Concentrated Brightening Oil