Guide
Find Your Skin Type
Skin type is the baseline; concerns layer on top. Get the type right and product choice gets dramatically easier.
The bare-face test
Wash with a gentle cleanser, pat dry, wait 60 minutes. Tight = dry. Shiny all over = oily. T-zone shiny, cheeks normal = combination. Red or stinging = sensitive. Tight but flaking despite oil = dehydrated.
Oily skin
Lightweight gel moisturizers, niacinamide, BHA. Skip heavy oils. COSRX Oil-Free Moisturizer, Laneige Water Bank Gel.
Dry skin
Cream-based cleansers, occlusives (squalane, shea), ceramides. CeraVe PM, Laneige Water Bank Cream.
Combination skin
Zone-based application — heavier on cheeks, lighter on T-zone. Belif Aqua Bomb works everywhere.
Sensitive skin
Centella, panthenol, oat. Avoid fragrance and essential oils. Skin1004 Madagascar Centella, La Roche-Posay Toleriane.
Dehydrated skin
Hyaluronic acid layering, ceramides, sleeping masks. Torriden DIVE-IN serum.
Frequently asked
Can my skin type change?
Yes — climate, hormones, age, and product use all shift it.