How to Identify Your Skin Type: The Ultimate Guide for Men

Understanding your skin type is the first step towards a routine that works. Whether your face feels like an oil slick by lunchtime or your cheeks feel like sandpaper in winter, knowing your skin type helps you choose the right products.

Why Does Skin Type Matter?

Think of your skin type as the foundation of your skincare routine. Using products not suited to your skin can leave you battling dryness, breakouts, or irritation. With the right match, though, you’ll look and feel your best every day.

Step 1: The Bare-Faced Test

The easiest way to figure out your skin type is to go bare-faced:

1. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser.
2. Pat it dry and leave it alone for an hour—no moisturiser, no products.
3. Pay attention to how your skin feels and looks.

Step 2: Check the Clues

After an hour, look for the below characteristics to find your skin type:

1. Oily Skin

• Your face looks shiny, especially on your forehead, nose, and chin (the T-zone).
• Pores may appear larger and more visible.
• You’re no stranger to blackheads or breakouts.

What You Need: Lightweight, mattifying products like our Oil Control Moisturiser to keep excess shine at bay.

2. Dry Skin

• Your skin feels tight, flaky, or rough.
• You might notice redness or irritation, especially in colder months.
• Pores look smaller or nearly invisible.

What You Need: Rich, hydrating products like our Original Moisturiser to replenish lost moisture.

3. Combination Skin

• Your T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin) is oily, but your cheeks feel dry or normal.
• Breakouts tend to happen in specific areas, not all over.

What You Need: A balanced approach with products like our Sensitive Moisturiser, which hydrates without overloading your skin.

4. Sensitive Skin

• Your skin is easily irritated by weather, products, or even your razor.
• You experience redness, itching, or stinging after using new products.

What You Need: Gentle, fragrance-free products from our Sensitive Collection, designed for men with delicate skin.

5. Normal Skin

• Lucky you—your skin feels balanced, not too oily or dry.
• Breakouts are rare, and your complexion is smooth and even.

What You Need: Maintain the balance with products like our Original Face Wash, designed for daily freshness.

Ready to find your perfect match?

Explore our full range of products, with collections tailored for each skin type and give your skin exactly what it needs to look and feel its best.