Knowing your skin type is the first step to building a routine that actually works. The wrong products can leave oily skin greasier or dry skin even tighter — while the right ones keep your complexion balanced and healthy. Not sure where you fall? Take this quick skin type calculator below. Answer five simple questions and get your result, along with tailored care tips, in under a minute.
Skin Type Calculator
Answer 5 quick questions to discover your skin type.
General guide only. See a dermatologist for skin concerns.
What are the main skin types?
Most people fall into one of five categories. Normal skin is balanced and rarely reacts. Dry skin lacks oil and can feel tight or flaky. Oily skin overproduces sebum and looks shiny with visible pores. Combination skin is oily in the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin) but normal or dry on the cheeks. Sensitive skin reacts easily with redness, stinging or irritation, and can overlap with any of the others.
Why your skin type matters
Using products designed for your skin type helps your complexion stay comfortable and clear. Rich creams that suit dry skin can trigger breakouts on oily skin, while the mattifying formulas that help oily skin can leave dry skin feeling stripped. Matching your routine to your skin also makes active ingredients like retinol, acids and vitamin C work better and with fewer side effects.
How to care for your skin type
Whatever your result, three steps form the foundation of healthy skin: a gentle cleanser suited to your type, a moisturiser to support the skin barrier, and daily broad-spectrum sunscreen. From there you can add targeted treatments — hydrating serums for dry skin, oil control for oily skin, or soothing, fragrance-free formulas for sensitive skin. Introduce new products one at a time so you can see how your skin responds.
Frequently asked questions
Can my skin type change over time?
Yes. Skin type can shift with age, hormones, climate and season. Skin often becomes drier with age, and many people are oilier in humid summer months and drier in winter. It is worth re-checking your skin type once or twice a year.
What is the most common skin type?
Combination skin is the most common, with an oily T-zone and normal to dry cheeks. This is why many people struggle to find one product that suits their whole face.
How can I tell if I have sensitive skin?
Sensitive skin tends to react to products, fragrance, weather or friction with redness, stinging, burning or itching. If your skin frequently reacts, treat it as sensitive and choose gentle, fragrance-free products.