What’s your skin “type”
This is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional dermatological advice.
Instructions: Choose the answer that best describes your skin.
1. How will your skin typically feel a few hours after cleansing?
a) Tight and dry
b) Comfortable and balanced
c) Oily all over
d) Oily in the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin), but normal to dry elsewhere
e) Itchy, irritated, or inflamed
2. How often do you experience breakouts?
a) Rarely
b) Occasionally
c) Frequently
d) Mostly in the T-zone
e) Breakouts are often accompanied by redness and irritation
3. How would you describe the size of your pores on your nose?
a) Small and barely visible
b) Relatively small
c) Large and noticeable
d) Medium-sized
e) Pores are often clogged
4. How does your skin react to new products?
a) Often experiences redness, itching, or burning
b) Usually tolerates new products well
c) Can sometimes cause breakouts
d) Depends on the product
e) Mostly negative reactions
5. How does your skin look by the end of the day?
a) Dull and sometimes flaky
b) Fresh and healthy
c) Shiny and oily
d) Shiny in the T-zone
e) Red and irritated
6. How often do you experience skin sensitivity or allergic reactions?
a) Very often
b) Rarely
c) Almost never
d) Occasionally
e) All the time
7. What's your skin's reaction to sun exposure?
a) Burns easily and rarely tans.
b) Sometimes burns but usually tans.
c) Rarely burns, tans easily and quickly.
d) Burns in the initial exposure, and then tans.
e) Immediate burning and irritation.
Scoring:
Mostly A's: Possible Dry Skin. Your skin likely needs more nourishing and moisturizing ingredients.
Mostly B's: Possible Normal Skin. Your skin is generally well-balanced and can tolerate most products.
Mostly C's: Possible Oily Skin. Your skin produces excess oil and may be prone to breakouts.
Mostly D's: Possible Combination Skin. You have a mix of oily and dry areas.
Mostly E's: Possible Sensitive Skin. Your skin is easily irritated and requires gentle, hypoallergenic products.