Wash your face with a gentle cleanser
Wait 1 to 2 hours without applying any products
Check if your skin feels tight, flaky, or rough
Check if your skin looks shiny all over
Check if only your forehead, nose, and chin look shiny
Check if your cheeks feel dry while your T-zone looks oily
Check if your skin feels comfortable and balanced
Blot different areas of your face with tissue paper
If the tissue picks up oil from all areas, your skin is oily
If the tissue picks up little to no oil and your skin feels tight, your skin is dry
If the tissue picks up oil only from the T-zone, your skin is combination
If the tissue picks up very little oil and your skin feels comfortable, your skin is normal
If your skin stings, burns, or turns red easily, your skin may be sensitive
Observe how your skin reacts to new products
Check whether your skin changes with weather, stress, or hormones
Compare your face’s oiliness and dryness across different areas