Identify Your Skin Type & Build the Perfect Routine

Hey Babes! 💖

Before diving into skincare, it’s essential to understand your skin type. Your skin type influences everything—from the products you use to how often you apply them. Let’s break it down, so you can finally figure out where you fit and build a routine that truly works for you!

Normal Skin: Balanced & Low-Maintenance

If your skin feels balanced—not too dry or too oily—you likely have normal skin. To check:
✅ Wash your face with a gentle cleanser.
✅ Wait an hour without applying any products.
✅ If your skin doesn’t feel tight, oily, or flaky, congrats! You have normal skin.

🔑 Characteristics:

• Small pores & smooth texture.
• Minimal blemishes or irritation.
• Rarely experiences extreme dryness or oiliness.

💡 Best Ingredients for Normal Skin:

• Hyaluronic Acid – Locks in hydration.
• Vitamin C – Provides antioxidant protection.
• SPF – Prevents sun damage & premature aging.

Oily Skin: Shine & Breakouts

If your skin feels greasy all over, especially in the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin), you likely have oily skin. To check:
✅ Wash your face and wait an hour.
✅ If you see shine all over your face, especially by mid-day, you’re likely oily-skinned.

🔑 Characteristics:

• Larger pores, often visible.
• Prone to acne and breakouts.
• Makeup may slide off easily.

💡 Best Ingredients for Oily Skin:

• Salicylic Acid – Helps clear pores & control oil.
• Niacinamide – Regulates sebum production.
• Clay – Absorbs excess oil and detoxifies.

Dry Skin: Tightness & Flakiness

If your skin feels tight, itchy, or flaky after washing, you likely have dry skin. Do the ‘no product test’ by cleansing and waiting an hour. If your skin feels rough or dull, it’s a sign of dryness.

🔑 Characteristics:

• Smaller pores, but may feel tight or rough.
• Prone to redness & irritation.
• May appear dull due to lack of natural oils.

💡 Best Ingredients for Dry Skin:

• Ceramides – Strengthens the skin barrier.
• Glycerin – Attracts and locks in moisture.
• Squalane – Nourishes and restores hydration.

Combination Skin: The Best (& Worst) of Both Worlds

Combination skin is a mix of dry and oily areas, with an oily T-zone and dry cheeks. If your T-zone gets shiny, but your cheeks feel tight, you’re likely combination skin.

🔑 Characteristics:

• Oily in the T-zone, but dry in other areas.
• May have breakouts and dry patches at the same time.
• Needs targeted care for different areas.

💡 Best Ingredients for Combination Skin:

• Salicylic Acid – Controls oil in the T-zone.
• Hyaluronic Acid – Hydrates without clogging pores.
• Ceramides – Helps balance moisture levels.

Sensitive Skin: Easily Irritated & Reactive

If your skin often feels itchy, red, or tingly with certain products or reacts to environmental changes, you likely have sensitive skin.

🔑 Characteristics:

• Prone to redness, burning, or breakouts from new products.
• Reacts to fragrance, harsh ingredients, or climate changes.
• May feel dry, but can also experience oiliness.

💡 Best Ingredients for Sensitive Skin:

• Aloe Vera – Soothes irritation.
• Colloidal Oatmeal – Calms redness.
• Centella Asiatica (Cica) – Reduces inflammation & strengthens the skin barrier.

So, What’s Next?

Now that you’ve identified your skin type, you can start building a custom skincare routine tailored to your needs. Whether you need hydration, oil control, or soothing ingredients, the right products can make a world of difference.

✨ Want personalized recommendations? Take our Babe Mask Skincare Quiz to find the best routine for your skin!

📩 Have a skincare question? Drop it in the comments below or send us a message—we’d love to help!