Cleanse your face with a gentle cleanser
Wait 1 to 2 hours without applying any products
Observe how your skin feels
If your skin feels tight or flaky, you may have dry skin
If your skin looks shiny all over, you may have oily skin
If your T-zone is oily and your cheeks are normal or dry, you may have combination skin
If your skin feels comfortable and balanced with little shine or dryness, you may have normal skin
If your skin stings, burns, or gets red easily, you may have sensitive skin
Blot different areas of your face with a tissue or blotting paper
Check where oil appears on the tissue
Repeat the test on different days for a more accurate result
Consider how your skin reacts to weather, products, and cleansing routines