Answer the questions below to find out your skin type:


Q1: How would you describe your pores?

A

Large and Visible all over

B

Small and tight 

C

Visible in the T-zone

D

Not very noticable 


Q2: How would you describe
the shine of your skin?

A

Oily everywhere 

B

Dull everywhere 

C

Shiny in the T-zone but dull on the cheeks

D

I get tightness rather than shine


Q3: How does it feel when you
touch your skin?

A

Slick and greasy 

B

Rough and scaly 

C

Oily in places and dry in others 

D

Irritated and angry


Q4: What does your skin need in
the afternoon?  

A

Blotting or powder all over 

B

Moisturizing, moisturizing and more moisturizing 

C

Blotting or powder on the forehead, nose and/or chin. 

D

A refreshing spritz of face mist 


Q5: How does your skin feel
when you wash your face?

A

Clean for now, but the oil is on its way 

B

Stripped of moisture 

C

Clean and great in the T zone but my cheeks are dried out 

D

Itchy and a bit dry


Q6: How would you describe your skin’s relationship with pimples and blackheads?

A

I hate them but they love me! 

B

I’d trade my flakey tight skin for a few blackheads 

C

They have claimed my T-zone but the cheeks are MINE 

D

My blemishes are more likely to be dilated capillaries and rashes. 


Q7: When does your skin look red?

A

Anytime I have blemishes 

B

When I use new products

C

Sometimes, but only on my cheeks 

D

Too often!


ANSWERS

  • MOSTLY As
  • MOSTLY Bs
  • MOSTLY Cs
  • MOSTLY Ds

You have OILY SKIN

People with the oily skin type usually have enlarged pores, a shiny/thick complexion, and a tendency to get blemishes. Your skin produces excess oil, so hydration is not your problem. Your skin needs deep cleansing without abrasive exfoliation, and a non comedogenic moisturizer.

Recommended Products

You have DRY SKIN

People with the dry skin type tend to have less visible pores, a dull complexion and an overall tightness. This can be worsened by the weather, air conditioning and harsh soaps. Your skin needs moisture, so use a gentle cleanser and nourishing moisturizer daily, and stay hydrated through out the day with a refreshing face mist.

Recommended Products

You have COMBINATION SKIN

People with the Combination Skin Type experience consistently oily T-zone with dryness in other areas of the face. This is true for most people as there are more sebaceous glands around the nose than other areas. Your skin needs specialist products for different areas to create a balance. Try more versatile products and focus on deeper cleansing in the T-zone, and layered moisturizers in the dry areas.

Recommended Products

You have NORMAL SKIN

LUCKY YOU! You have the healthy skin that everyone else dreams about. You may experience a little oilyiness in the T-zone in certain climates, but nothing major. Keep your skin healthy and glowy by not using any harsh products or treatments that may upset your skin's balance.

or SENSITIVE SKIN

Your skin shows signs of sensitivity which is a condition, not a skin type. Try to avoid abrasive or harsh products with SLS, alcohol and fragrances. Consult a beauty therapist to find out more.

Recommended Products

Reference: Modified from Ask The Scientists Skin Type Quiz

Previous Article Next Article

0 comments

Leave a comment

Please note, comments must be approved before they are published