// skin types
know your skin type
Your skin type shapes which products work and which cause problems.
dry skin
signs
— feels tight after washing
— flaking or rough patches
— looks dull or ashy
loves
✓ ceramides
✓ hyaluronic acid
✓ squalane
✓ glycerin
avoid
alcohol tonersfoaming cleansersphysical scrubs
// tip: Apply moisturizer immediately after washing while skin is still damp to seal in hydration.
oily skin
signs
— shiny by midday
— enlarged pores
— prone to blackheads
loves
✓ niacinamide
✓ salicylic acid
✓ lightweight gel moisturizers
avoid
heavy oilsocclusive balmsskipping moisturizer
// tip: Skipping moisturizer makes oily skin worse. Use a lightweight non-comedogenic formula.
combination skin
signs
— oily T-zone
— normal or dry cheeks
— breakouts in oily zones
loves
✓ niacinamide
✓ gel-cream hybrids
✓ zone-based application
avoid
heavy creams all overharsh cleansers
// tip: Treat your face in zones — light gel on T-zone, richer cream on dry areas.
sensitive skin
signs
— reacts to many products
— redness or stinging
— easily irritated
loves
✓ ceramides
✓ centella asiatica
✓ azelaic acid
✓ mineral SPF
avoid
fragranceessential oilshigh-percentage actives
// tip: Patch test everything on the inner arm for 3-5 days before applying to your face.
normal skin
signs
— balanced — not too oily or dry
— small pores
— tolerates most products
loves
✓ SPF
✓ vitamin C
✓ retinoids for prevention
avoid
nothing specific
// tip: SPF daily, vitamin C in the morning, and a retinoid at night is a solid long-term routine.