Not sure what your skin type is? Here’s how to find out right at home.
Knowing your skin type is the first step to building a routine that works for you. When your products match your skin’s needs, they’re more effective. You avoid wasting time (and money) on stuff that does nothing or makes things worse.
So let’s get started.
The 3-Step Test
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Cleanse your face with a gentle, non-stripping cleanser.
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Don’t apply anything else. No toner, no serum, nothing.
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Wait 1 to 2 hours and observe: how does your skin feel and look?
Dry Skin
If your skin feels tight or even starts peeling after a while, you’re a dry skin girlie.
Dry skin doesn’t produce enough sebum, which leads to dullness, flakiness, and a higher chance of fine lines and pigmentation. It’s also prone to irritation. Here’s how to care for it:
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Prioritize hydration skincare products and nourishment to combat dryness and dehydration
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Use gentle cleansers, followed by rich, nourishing toners and moisturizers
Recommended Routine
☀️Day: Cleanser - Toner - Serum - Moisturizer - Sunscreen
🌜Night: Cleanser - Toner - Serum - Lotion - Moisturizer - Eye Cream
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Neutral Skin
Feel just fine after the test? Congrats, you’ve got neutral skin (and you’re living our dream).
Your skin is well balanced, neither dry nor excessively oily. It looks smooth, refined, and maintains good elasticity. Focus on hydration, protection & anti-aging products with moisture-locking effects to keep your skin barrier young, strong and healthy.
Recommended Routine
☀️Day: Cleansing with water - Toner - Serum - Moisturizer - Sunscreen
🌜Night: Cleanser - Toner - Serum / Lotion - Moisturizer - Eye Cream
Combination Skin
There is no discomfort after cleansing, but the T-zone shine shows up in a couple hours. The verdict: it’s combination skin.
The cheeks usually stay balanced. It’s the forehead, nose, and chin that act up. So, treat them differently: use hydrating products for the drier areas, and oil-control formulas for the shine-prone zones. Check out our facial mask trial set to find what works for you at an affordable price.
Recommended Routine
☀️Day: Cleanser - Toner - Serum - Moisturizer - Sunscreen
🌜Night: Cleanser - Mask - Toner - Moisturizer
Oily Skin
You have oily skin if it doesn’t feel dry or tight after the test, but gets oily and shiny within an hour.
Excess oil, rough texture, acne, clogged or enlarged pores are classic signs. While oily skin tends to be less sensitive to irritants, consider these tips to give it the love it deserves:
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Prioritize cleansing, oil control, and hydration
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Use balancing or oil-control products to regulate sebum secretion such as our Canadian Purple Clay Purifying Mask
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Choose lightweight, refreshing toners and moisturizers
Recommended Routine
☀️Day: Cleanser - Moisturizer - Sunscreen
🌜Night: Cleanser - Toner - Serum - Moisturizer - Eye Cream
Sensitive Skin
When exposed to irritants like fragrance, rough fabric, or even stress, your skin may begin to feel burned, stung, and tight, while the cheeks get easily flushed. That’s how you know you have sensitive skin.
Technically, sensitivity is less a skin type and more a condition. The telltale signs are high reactivity to irritation and little tolerance for common cosmetic products, a result of damage or hormonal imbalance.
To care for sensitive skin, gentleness is key, both in terms of how you handle it and the products you choose:
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Avoid rough contact, like rubbing the face too hard
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Opt for gentle, simple, no-nasties formulas that prioritize hydration such as our Pomegranate Instant Calming Mask
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Patch-test new products in small areas or behind your ear. Observe how your skin reacts before applying widely.
Recommended Routine
☀️Day: Cleanser - Moisturizer - Sunscreen
🌜Night: Cleanser - Toner - Serum - Moisturizer - Eye Cream
Your skin already tells you what it needs, you just have to listen.
Whether you’re dealing with oil, dryness, or sensitivity, matching your routine to your skin type can make a huge difference. Find your sweet spot between cleansing, hydrating, and protecting to keep your skin clear, happy, and healthy.
Conclusion
No matter your skin type, the right routine starts with understanding what your skin truly needs. When you take the time to identify and care for your skin properly, every product works smarter, not harder. Listen to your skin, treat it with kindness, and you’ll see a visible difference in how it looks and feels. A consistent, thoughtful routine is your best investment in long-term skin health and radiance.