Find Your Skin Type: Quick Guide

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• Skin feels tight, especially after cleansing or showering
• Rough, flaky, or scaly texture
• May feel itchy or irritated
• Sensitive or stinging sensation when applying products
• Less elastic or supple than usual

• Dull or ashy appearance (lack of natural glow)
• Flaking or peeling, especially on cheeks, forehead, or around nose
• Fine lines more visible (due to dehydration)
• Red or patchy areas, especially in colder weather

• Cold or dry weather (low humidity)
• Hot showers or baths that strip oils
• Harsh soaps or cleansers (especially foaming ones)
• Over-exfoliating or using too many actives (like retinol or acids)
• Aging — skin produces less natural oil over time
• Certain medications (like acne or blood pressure meds)
• Not moisturising regularly

If your skin:

• Feels tight right after washing → likely dry
• Feels greasy or shiny within a few hours → likely oily
• Feels normal in some areas but dry in others → likely combination

• Comfortable and balanced — not too oily, not too dry
• Soft and smooth to the touch
• No tightness or greasiness after cleansing
• Rarely irritated or sensitive
• Feels hydrated without feeling heavy

• Even tone with minimal redness or blotchiness
• Small or barely visible pores
• Healthy, natural glow (not shiny)
• Few breakouts or dry patches
• Fine lines appear naturally with age but not exaggerated by dryness

• Well-functioning oil–moisture balance
• Regular cleansing and moisturizing
• Consistent routine (not too harsh, not overloaded with actives)
• Healthy lifestyle: good hydration, sleep, and balanced diet

If your skin:

• Feels soft, smooth, and balanced throughout the day → normal
• Rarely gets shiny or flaky → normal
• Occasionally reacts to products but recovers quickly → normal

• Feels slick or greasy, especially in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin)
• Thicker or heavier texture than other skin types
• Occasionally sticky after applying skincare
• Rarely feels tight or dry

• Shiny or glossy by midday, especially on T-zone
• Enlarged pores, visible on nose, cheeks, or forehead
• Prone to blackheads, whiteheads, or acne
• May have a slightly uneven texture
• Occasionally dull in areas where oil mixes with dead skin

• Genetics — oily skin tends to run in families
• Hormonal changes (puberty, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, stress)
• Hot, humid weather
• Heavy creams or oily products
• Over-washing — can actually make skin produce more oil
• Diet — high-glycemic foods or excess dairy can worsen oiliness for some people

If your skin:

• Shines within a few hours of washing → likely oily
• Breaks out more often than other types → likely oily
• Feels thick or greasy → likely oily

• Thinner or less elastic — skin may feel “looser”
• Dry or dehydrated more often, even if previously oily
• Sensitive or reactive to products or weather
• Less resilient — bruises or marks heal slowly

• Fine lines and wrinkles (around eyes, forehead, mouth)
• Loss of firmness or sagging, especially jawline and cheeks
• Dull or uneven tone — less natural glow
• Age spots or pigmentation from sun exposure
• Visible pores may shrink but skin texture can feel rough

• Natural aging process — collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid decline over time
• Sun exposure — UV damage accelerates aging signs
• Lifestyle factors — smoking, poor diet, stress, and lack of sleep
• Hormonal changes — menopause can cause dryness and thinning
• Loss of moisture — skin produces less oil as we age

If your skin:

• Shows wrinkles, fine lines, or sagging → likely mature/aged
• Feels drier or thinner than before → likely mature/aged
• Loses elasticity or bounce → likely mature/aged

• Easily irritated — stings, burns, or itches with new products
• Tight or uncomfortable after cleansing
• Prone to dryness or dehydration
• Thin or delicate texture — skin feels fragile

• Redness or blotchiness is common
• Visible capillaries (tiny broken blood vessels)
• Rashes or bumps may appear easily
• Flare-ups after exposure to sun, wind, or harsh products

• Fragrances, alcohol, or harsh chemicals in skincare
• Environmental factors — sun, wind, pollution, extreme temperatures
• Stress or hormonal changes
• Underlying conditions — eczema, rosacea, dermatitis
• Over-exfoliation or strong actives (retinol, acids, exfoliating scrubs)

If your skin:

• Reacts quickly to new products or environmental changes → likely sensitive
• Feels tight, itchy, or uncomfortable easily → likely sensitive
• Flashes redness or rashes after minor triggers → likely sensitive