Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall: Determining Your Skin Type

In order to improve the look of your skin, it’s important to know what type of skin you have. Determining your skin type will help you pick the best products to care for your skin and ensure that you look your very best. After learning what your skin type is, be sure to look at our articles on caring for your specific skin type.

For all of the following questions, write down which ones best describe the concerns you have with your skin.

1.) My skin usually feels tight if I don’t apply a moisturizer, and sometimes does even if I use a moisturizer.

2.) My skin often flakes and peels.

3.) I do tend to have a problem with skin blemishes-either pimples or blackheads, and sometimes both.

4.) My face usually gets shiny during the day, especially around my forehead, chin, and nose.

5.) Parts of my face seem dry, but others seem greasy.

6.) Depending on the season or other factors, my skin gets more oily and at other times more dry.

7.) My skin generally doesn’t seem oily or dry, somewhere in the middle.

8.) I usually don’t have to pay much attention to my skin to keep it looking nice.

9.) My skin has been getting drier and more wrinkle-prone recently.

10.) My skin doesn’t seem to be as elastic or as naturally good-looking as it was a few years ago.

If statements 1 & 2 best describe your skin, your skin type is dry.

If statements 3 & 4 best describe your skin, your skin type is oily.

If statements 5 & 6 best describe your skin, your skin type is combination.

If statements 7 & 8 best describe your skin, your skin type is balanced.

If statements 9 & 10 best describe your skin, your skin type is mature.