All skin types can benefit from daily cleansing and moisturising, but the type of skin you have will determine your skin needs. We are here to help you discover your skin type and understand how to care for it.
Different Skin Types
You’ve probably seen ‘suitable for normal skin’ or ‘sensitive skin’ on a packet of face wipes or another skin care product. But what does it actually mean? There are 5 main skin types: oily, dry, sensitive, normal and combination. But how do we know which category we fit within these 5 types? It’s easy when you know how, let us break it down for you!
Oily Skin Type
To determine if you have an oily skin type, you will have at least one of the following:
Enlarged pores
Pimples
Blackheads
Shiny T-Zone
If you have oily skin, here are our top tips on how to build a skin care routine.
Use a cleanser morning & night to unclog your pores
Remove any residual makeup with a ‘double cleanse’ using a good micellar water
To determine if you have a normal skin type you will have at least one of the following:
Very few or no imperfections on the skin
Small, almost invisible pores
Bright complexion
No extreme sensitivity to products
If you have this skin type, good news, you don’t need to change your skin care routine! Just keep doing what you’re doing! You also don’t need to buy certain products. Shop all of our skin care HERE.
Dry Skin Type
To determine if you have a dry skin type you will have at least one of the following:
Red patches on your skin
Small pores (almost invisible)
Visible lines on your face
Dull complexion
Rough feel to your skin
If you have this skin type, here are ways you can take care of your skin:
L'Oreal Paris Hydra Genius Normal To Dry Skin 70ml
£7.49
L'Oreal Paris Fine Flowers Cleansing Milk Dry Skin 400ml
£4.49
L'Oreal Paris Fine Flowers Toner Dry/Sensitive Skin 400ml
£4.49
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Sensitive Skin
To determine if you have a sensitive skin type you will have at least one of the following:
Visible redness
Burning feeling on the skin
Dryness
Itchy skin
If you have this skin type, try to find the source of the problem to avoid the above reactions. For example, maybe you are using a cleanser that you are sensitive to, so you can swap for a more suited product. There are many different products on the market that are formulated to be suitable for sensitive skin. Just check for the word ‘sensitive’ on the packaging.
Top Products For Sensitive Skin
Ceramide Gentle Cleanser 250ml
£2.00
Garnier Micellar Gel Face Wash Sensitive Skin 200ml
£2.65
Garnier Natural Rose Cleansing Milk Sensitive Skin 200ml
£2.25
Cetaphil Moisturising Cream 85g
£5.99
Simple Kind To Skin Refreshing Facial Wash Gel 150ml
£2.49
Cherish Micellar Water Wipes 25s
£0.69
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Combination Skin Type
Last but not least, if you have a combination skin type you will have at least one of the following:
Blackheads
Enlarged pores
Shiny skin
Some areas of dry or oily skin but not the whole face
If you have this skin type you can target the problem areas of your face. For example, if you have some dry patches of skin, use a rich moisturiser on those areas. Or if you have blackheads, use a blackhead cleanser to clear and prevent them.
Top Picks For Combination Skin
Ceramide Face Lotion 250ml
£2.00
Nivea Daily Essentials Toner 200ml
£2.99
Nivea Micellair Rose Face Wash 150ml
£2.29
Garnier Micellar Rose Cleansing Water 700ml
£7.49
L'Oreal Paris Triple Active Combination Skin Hydrator 50ml
What is my skin type?
Blog | Expert | What is my skin type?
All skin types can benefit from daily cleansing and moisturising, but the type of skin you have will determine your skin needs. We are here to help you discover your skin type and understand how to care for it.
Different Skin Types
You’ve probably seen ‘suitable for normal skin’ or ‘sensitive skin’ on a packet of face wipes or another skin care product. But what does it actually mean? There are 5 main skin types: oily, dry, sensitive, normal and combination. But how do we know which category we fit within these 5 types? It’s easy when you know how, let us break it down for you!
Oily Skin Type
To determine if you have an oily skin type, you will have at least one of the following:
If you have oily skin, here are our top tips on how to build a skin care routine.
Top Products For Oily Skin
Normal Skin Type
To determine if you have a normal skin type you will have at least one of the following:
If you have this skin type, good news, you don’t need to change your skin care routine! Just keep doing what you’re doing! You also don’t need to buy certain products. Shop all of our skin care HERE.
Dry Skin Type
To determine if you have a dry skin type you will have at least one of the following:
If you have this skin type, here are ways you can take care of your skin:
Top Products For Dry Skin
Sensitive Skin
To determine if you have a sensitive skin type you will have at least one of the following:
If you have this skin type, try to find the source of the problem to avoid the above reactions. For example, maybe you are using a cleanser that you are sensitive to, so you can swap for a more suited product. There are many different products on the market that are formulated to be suitable for sensitive skin. Just check for the word ‘sensitive’ on the packaging.
Top Products For Sensitive Skin
Combination Skin Type
Last but not least, if you have a combination skin type you will have at least one of the following:
If you have this skin type you can target the problem areas of your face. For example, if you have some dry patches of skin, use a rich moisturiser on those areas. Or if you have blackheads, use a blackhead cleanser to clear and prevent them.
Top Picks For Combination Skin
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