Dry Skin Type
A dry skin type naturally produces less oil than other types, so it often feels tight and looks matte. Understanding these traits makes it easier to choose products that keep it comfortable.
How to Know Your Skin Type
Your skin type shapes which cleansers, moisturizers and actives will work for you. Use the simple test below, then read the guide for your type.
The 30-Minute Bare-Face Test
- Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and pat it dry. Do not apply any other products.
- Wait about 30 minutes without touching your face.
- Look in the mirror and notice how your skin looks and feels across the forehead, nose, chin and cheeks.
- Compare what you see with the signs below: tight and flaky points to dry, shiny all over to oily, shiny only in the T-zone to combination.
The Five Skin Types
Oily Skin Type
An oily skin type produces more sebum than average, which shows up as shine, visible pores and a tendency toward congestion. Knowing these traits helps you pick lighter, balancing products.
Combination Skin Type
Combination skin has an oily T-zone and normal or dry cheeks, so different areas of the face behave differently. Recognizing the pattern lets you treat each zone with the right products.
Sensitive Skin Type
A sensitive skin type reacts quickly to products, weather or stress with stinging, redness or itching. It can occur alongside any other skin type, and knowing the signs helps you choose gentler care.
Normal Skin Type
A normal skin type is balanced: neither noticeably oily nor dry, and rarely reactive. It still benefits from consistent care to stay that way as seasons and age change.