What’s Your Skin Type — And How to Treat It Like a Queen

What’s Your Skin Type — And How to Treat It Like a Queen

You’ve heard the skincare buzzwords: normal, dry, oily, combination. But do you really know which skin type you are — and more importantly, what your skin actually needs to thrive? Because no two faces are identical, your skincare should never be one-size-fits-all.

Let’s break down the main skin types, how to spot yours, and the glow-up tips you deserve.

Normal Skin 🎯

How to Tell:

  • No strong tightness, no excess shine

  • Skin feels balanced after cleansing

  • Pores are visible but not oversized

What Your Skin Loves:

  • Maintain balance (don’t overdo harsh actives)

  • Gentle cleansers and hydrating serums

  • SPF every day — your baseline defense

Glow-Up Tip:
Enjoy this skin type — but still treat it with respect. Use gentle daily care, add a light exfoliant occasionally, and avoid stripping ingredients.

Dry / Dehydrated Skin 💧

How to Tell:

  • Skin feels tight, flaky, or rough

  • Fine lines look more pronounced

  • Makeup clings or flakes

What Your Skin Loves:

  • Creamy, rich moisturizers with barrier-repair ingredients

  • Hyaluronic acid, ceramides, oils

  • Less frequent, gentle cleansing

Glow-Up Tip:
Don’t skip the extra layer. Use hydrating mists, richer creams, and oils (but balanced) to lock in moisture. Avoid over-exfoliating or harsh cleansers.

Oily / Sebaceous Skin 🛢️

How to Tell:

  • Shine appears quickly (especially in T-zone)

  • Enlarged pores, occasional breakouts or blackheads

What Your Skin Loves:

  • Lightweight, non-comedogenic formulas

  • Gel cleansers, water-based moisturizers

  • Ingredients like niacinamide, salicylic acid (spot use), or gentle clay masks

Glow-Up Tip:
Don’t strip it dry — that can backfire. Use balancing hydrators and consider layering a lightweight barrier-repair serum so your skin doesn’t overcompensate.

Combination Skin 🔁

How to Tell:

  • Some parts (usually T-zone) are oily, others (cheeks/jaw) dry

  • Texture and pore size vary across your face

What Your Skin Loves:

  • Custom routines — treat oily zones differently than dry zones

  • Use lighter, hydrating products in drier areas; oil-control tools in T-zone

  • Gentle but targeted actives

Glow-Up Tip:
Split your routine. Use lightweight products on oily areas and richer creams on the dry/sensitive zones. Use gentle exfoliation and avoid overloading.

🧠 Quick Ways to Test Your Skin Type

  • Bare-Faced Test: Wash your face with a gentle cleanser, pat dry, wait 30 minutes. Observe:

    • Tight / flaky → dry

    • Shine → oily

    • Balanced → normal

    • Shine in T-zone only → combination

  • Blotting Paper Test: Press a blotting paper on your face after 1–2 hours.

    • Lots of oil → oily

    • Little to no oil → normal/dry

  • Feel & Reaction Test: How your skin reacts to new products — if it feels tight, that’s a sign it’s saying “I need more moisture.” If it gets oily or congested, it’s asking for lighter textures.

✨ Victoria Elizabeth’s Skin Type Tips (Because We’re Extra)

  • Use hydrating, gentle formulas — like our hand & body washes that won’t strip your skin.

  • Let your skin tell you what it wants. If tight after cleansing, hydrate. If greasy, lighten the load.

  • Listen to seasonal shifts. Your skin type can shift with weather, hormones, and lifestyle.

  • Don’t rely on harsh ingredients just because “everyone’s doing it.”

  • Always — always — include sun protection and barrier-care in your regimen.

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