Is your skin begging for a fresh skin care routine, but you don’t know where to start? Maybe your bathroom cabinet is filled with products hyped on Instagram, or you’ve just been using whatever you’ve got on hand.
We’re here to help with a science-backed skin quiz to help you figure out exactly what your unique skin is asking for.
No matter your color or tone, discover your skin type and learn all about the ingredients and products that are best suited to you—no matter where you land on the skin type spectrum.
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Our seven-question quiz will help you streamline your skin care regimen while addressing your top concerns.
WHAT’S YOUR SKIN TYPE?
WHAT’S YOUR SKIN TYPE?
1. What does your skin typically look like at the end of the day?
a. shimmery T-zone, but matte cheeks
b. slick and shiny
c. tight or splotchy
d. none of the above
NEXT QUESTION
2. If you wash your face and don’t apply any products, how does your skin behave 30 minutes later?
a. it wants moisturizer asap
b. it’s calm, smooth, and soft
b. oily, dry and generally uneven
c. it’s already shiny
d. None of the above
NEXT QUESTION
3. Dab a blotting paper or tissue on each part of your face, then hold it to the light. What do you see?
a. oily spots
b. minor oil slicks from my nose and forehead
c. Nothing, but my skin is irritated from blotting
d. None of the above
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4. What’s generally your top skin concern?
a. dryness or irritation
b. blackheads or acne
c. T-zone shine or unevenness
d. fine lines or wrinkles
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5. What do your current favorite skin care products do?
a. provide the right amount of plump and glow
b. balance my complexion
c. relieve tightness or irritation
d. clear and prevent breakouts
NEXT QUESTION
6. Describe your pores.
a. visible, large, and sometimes clogged
b. depends on where they are on my face
c. small to medium-sized
d. they seem to change with the day
NEXT QUESTION
7. What do you look for in a face mask?
a. charcoal or clay to absorb oil
b. enzymes or acid to resurface
c. a leave-on sleep mask to deeply hydrate
d. whatever smells or looks great
| Ingredient | Best for dry or dehydrated skin? |
| hyaluronic acid | both: be sure to apply an oil or moisturizers to lock it in |
| glycerin | dehydrated |
| aloe | dehydrated |
| honey | dehydrated |
| nut or seed oil, such as coconut, almond, hemp | dry |
| shea butter | dry |
| plant oils, such as squalene, jojoba, rose hip, tea tree | dry |
| snail mucin | dehydrated |
| mineral oil | dry |
| lanolin | dry |
| lactic acid | dehydrated |
| citric acid | dehydrated |
| ceramide | both: ceramides strengthen the skin’s barrier to help prevent moisture loss |