Dry? Oily? Sensitive? If You’re All Three, Read This Before You Quit Skincare

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Glowing skin routine featuring a detox face mask for acne-prone skin
Your skin type decides the products not tick tock 

 If you’ve ever stood in a skincare aisle staring at 10 different cleansers wondering, “Wait… do I even know my skin type?” — you’re not alone 😩.


I used to think I had oily skin because I was always shiny. Turns out, I was just dehydrated — and using all the wrong products.

In this post, I’ll help you:

  • Figure out what your skin type really is
  • Stop wasting money on the wrong stuff
  • Learn which products actually work for YOU — not the girl on TikTok

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Disclaimer

This blog is based on personal experience and research. It’s not meant to replace professional dermatological advice. Always patch-test new products and consult with a skincare pro if needed.

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🧴The 5 Main Skin Types

1. 

Normal Skin

  • Balanced, no major breakouts or dryness
  • Feels soft and smooth most days
  • Minimal shine

What to use: Gentle cleansers, light moisturizers, and SPF.

Don’t overcomplicate it — your skin is chill 😌.

2. 

Dry Skin

  • Feels tight after washing
  • Looks flaky or dull
  • Often gets irritated during winter

Try:

  • Creamy cleansers
  • Thick moisturizers with ceramides or shea butter
  • Hydrating toners (alcohol-free!)

3. 

Oily Skin

  • Shiny by midday (especially in the T-zone)
  • Prone to blackheads or breakouts
  • Makeup slides off easily

Try:

  • Gel cleansers
  • Oil-free moisturizers
  • Niacinamide or clay masks weekly

4. 

Combination Skin

  • Oily in the T-zone, dry on the cheeks
  • Breakouts and flakes — ugh!

Try:

  • Gentle cleanser
  • Use different products for different areas (yes, it’s allowed!)
  • Lightweight SPF

5. 

Sensitive Skin

  • Gets red or itchy easily
  • Reacts to fragrance or alcohol
  • Burning or tingling after product use

Try:

  • Fragrance-free everything
  • Patch test always
  • Ingredients like aloe vera, Centella Asiatica, or oat extract

🌿 Bonus post: Why Stress Might Be Messing Up Your Skin


How to Test Your Skin Type at Home

  1. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser
  2. Don’t apply any product
  3. Wait 1 hour
  4. Observe how your skin feels and looks:
    • Shiny? Probably oily
    • Tight or itchy? Dry
    • Shiny in T-zone only? Combo
    • Red or irritated? Sensitive
    • None of the above? Normal!

🛍 Budget-Friendly Products That Work (South Africa Edition 🇿🇦)

Dry skin:

  • Epi-Max Plus Cream — ±R55
  • Nivea Perfect & Radiant Micellar Water — ±R65

Oily skin:

  • Garnier Oil Control Wash with Charcoal — ±R80
  • The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% — ±R210

Sensitive skin:

  • Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser — ±R140
  • Pure Soap (unscented) — ±R20

🧴 Try what works, ignore the hype. Your skin isn’t a trend — it’s a science.


💬 Let’s Chat:

Do you know your skin type for sure — or are you still figuring it out like I was?

Drop your guesses or questions below — I’m happy to help based on what I’ve tried ✨

And if you’ve ever used a product that wrecked your face because you guessed wrong… yeah, let’s talk.


Location: South Africa

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