Before buying products, it helps to know your skin type. This can save money, reduce irritation, and make your routine much more effective.
Before buying products, it helps to know your skin type. This can save money, reduce irritation, and make your routine much more effective.
- Oily: face gets shiny quickly, especially in the T-zone
- Dry: skin feels tight, rough, or flaky
- Dry: skin feels tight, rough, or flaky
- Combination: oily in some areas, dry or normal in others
A Simple Test at Home
Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and do not apply any products. Wait around 30 to 60 minutes. Then check how your skin feels and looks in the mirror.
- If your whole face looks shiny, you may have oily skin
- If your whole face looks shiny, you may have oily skin
- If the forehead and nose are oily but cheeks feel normal or dry, you may have combination skin
- If products often burn or cause redness, sensitivity may be part of your skin profile
💡 Your skin type can change with weather, stress, sleep, shaving habits, and product use. Recheck from time to time.
Best Products by Skin Type
For Oily Skin
- Gel or foaming cleanser
- Lightweight moisturizer
- Non-comedogenic sunscreen
For Dry Skin
- Gentle cream cleanser
- Richer moisturizer with barrier-support ingredients
- Avoid over-washing and harsh exfoliants
For Sensitive Skin
- Fragrance-free products
- Minimal routine with fewer actives
- Patch-test new products first
How to Build Your Routine
Choose one cleanser, one moisturizer, and one sunscreen that match your skin type. Stick to them for a few weeks before adding anything else.
What to Avoid
- Copying someone else's routine exactly
- Using strong acne products without need
- Trying too many new products in one week
- Ignoring irritation because you assume it means a product is working
