Does Skin Type Matter?

Clean beauty, essentially simple skin care, is all about caring for your skin naturally with products and ingredients that work for you, while leaving the rest out. But how do you know what ingredients or products to use? That’s where your skin type comes into play.

The first step of caring for your skin naturally is discovering your skin type. Because it’s impossible to properly care for your skin if you don’t know or understand what you’re working with!

What’s Your Skin Type?

  • NORMAL
  • DRY
  • OILY
  • MATURE
  • COMBINATION

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In less than ten questions, you can find out what your skin type is!

Answer each question to uncover yours. You may want to grab a pencil and a notepad to record your answers or keep a tally.

Skin Type Quiz

How Does Your Skin Feel?

A. Neither Oily nor Dry, Even Texture

B. Slick and Oily Most of the Day

C. Rough or Scaly 

D. Oily in Some Areas, Dry in Others

E. Loose or Lacking Elasticity

How Would You Describe Your Shine?

A. Not Greasy, Just Glowy

B. Bright Like a Diamond

C. No Shine, I Only Wish

D. Only Shiny in the T-zone

E. Dull, Not Shiny

What Issues Do You Often Experience With Your Skin?

A. No Noticeable Problems 

B. Blackheads and Blemishes

C. Scaly or Flaky Skin

D. Blemishes 

E. Fine Lines or Wrinkles

Which Best Describes the Appearance of Your Pores?

A. Rarely Noticeable 

B. Quite Visible and Larger Than Most

C. Small, Not Easily Noticed 

D. Pores Mostly Enlarged Around the Nose or Chin

E. Small to Medium Size

When Does Your Skin Appear Red?

A. No Redness Really

B. More Often Than Not

C. Often and Most Noticeably On My Cheeks 

D. Only When I Have Blemishes 

E. Sometimes, When I Apply New Products

What Could Your Skin Use Midday?

A. Lip Balm 

B. Lots of Blotting Paper or Powder 

C. More Moisturizer

D. A Little Blotting in the T-Zone

E. A Refreshing Face Mist

How Would You Describe Your Breakouts?

A. What Breakouts? 

B. Never Ending

C. Rare, Occasional Blackhead 

D. Often In My T-Zone

E. Breakout Free for Years

After Washing Your Face, Your Skin Feels?

A. Clean

B. Clean Until Oils Return

C. Thirsty and Stripped of Moisture

D. Clean in the T-Zone with Dry Cheeks

E. Slightly Dry

now for the best part

Get Your Results

Tally up your answers and click to reveal your skin type: