Your skin already knows its type.
Give it 30 minutes and a clean face, and it'll tell you. No products, no guesswork.
Five steps. One honest answer.
Cleanse
Wash with a mild, gentle cleanser. Skip scrubs and actives.
Pat dry
Use a soft towel. Pat, don't rub.
Go bare
No toner, serum or moisturiser. Nothing.
Wait 30 minutes
Hands off your face. Let your skin settle.
Check
In natural light, look closely, then press a tissue on each zone.
Read your face in zones.
Press a tissue or blotting paper on each area for a few seconds, then hold it up to the light. Oil shows up as translucent spots.
- T-zone: forehead, nose and chin
- Cheeks: both sides
What your skin is telling you
Oily
Shine everywhereYour face looks shiny all over, and the tissue picks up oil from every zone.
Shop Oily Skin →Dry
Tight & flakyYour skin feels tight, maybe flaky, and the tissue comes away clean.
Shop Dry Skin →Combination
Two skins in oneYour forehead and nose are oily, while your cheeks feel normal or dry.
Shop Combination Skin →Before you decide
My skin stings or turns red easily. What type is that?
That's sensitive skin, and it can come with any of the four types. Pick your type from the test, then patch-test new products on your inner arm or jawline first.
When's the best time to do the test?
On a regular day. Avoid testing right after a workout, a long day in air-conditioning, or time in strong sun, because each can skew the result.
Can my skin type change?
Yes. Seasons, weather and even stress can shift how your skin behaves. Retest when the weather changes or your skin starts feeling different.
What if I'm still not sure?
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