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What are the different skin types?
Finding the right skincare products and routine can be an
overwhelming and intimidating experience. So we broke
down skincare by skin type, and found the best items for
you to buy. Regardless of your skin type, keep in mind
that packaging and popularity are sometimes easy traps
that we fall into and shouldn’t hold too much weight or
value into what we select for what’s good for our skin.
If you’re going to buy a product based off a friend or
influencer’s recommendation, you shouldn’t just pay
attention to how good their skin looks now, but what type
of skin they were dealing with to start. That gives you a
more reliable indicator for how well the product will work
for you. Checking the ingredients list is still the best way
to go, no matter how many positive reviews or stars the
product has online.
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Combination
Combination skin is oily on the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin)
and dry or normal across the cheeks. This skin type can also
change from oily to dry or normal depending on the season and
climate. It’s important to strike that delicate balance between
keeping it adequately moisturized without overloading it with
pore-clogging oils. We recommend a gentle, sulfate-free formula
that doesn’t strip the skin of moisture or leave your skin feeling
greasy, like Acure’s Seriously Soothing Cleansing Cream ($10).
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Dry
Dry skin can feel tight, rough or flaky, with visible fine lines around
the eyes and forehead, even after applying moisturizer. The key is
to use products that promote a functional skin barrier and prevent
what dermatologists call trans-epidermal water loss—or hydration
leaving the skin. Give your skin some TLC. Like Gatorade for a
dehydrated complexion, fragrance-free (and new to the U.S.) Curel
Japan Intensive Moisture Facial Cream ($30) restores skin’s natural
ceramides to significantly improve its barrier function.
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