What's Your Skin Type? What Moisturisers Should I Use?

Bonjour People,

Wow. It has been a while since I've posted on here. I apologise for my neglect but I think I have a valid reason, unfortunately my health has not been great over the past year but hopefully now, things are looking up! Moving on...

Getting back to basics. Your skin is important, not only from a cosmetic point of view but it also plays a part in keeping you healthy; it is a form of protective barrier from harmful elements. Finding out your skin type can be extremely beneficial for both aspects. Over time, changing the products you use will help you maintain healthy skin and obtain a more flawless look.

Skin Types
Plain "Lucky" Skin - healthy, flawless appearance. Feels soft and smooth with very few blemishes such as spots and greasy areas. Almost has a 'matte' appearance.

Mixed/Combination Skin - usually uniform in colour and plump looking but may have distinct areas of oily skin such as the 'T-Zone' (nose and above the eyebrows).

Dry Skin - can feel rough in areas and may flake a little. Premature fine lines can also appear.

Oily Skin - usually plump, shiny and almost wet to touch. Wrinkles may not be as clear but pores may be visible.

Sensitive Skin - easily irritated by products and external conditions which can lead to redness and spots. Can appear scaly, especially around the eyebrows and nostrils. Skin can feel tight and dry.


To find out what skin type you have, follow the below steps:

1) Early evening - Remove all make up with wipes/cotton pad and gently rinse your face with warm water.
2) Hour later - Have a shower/bath and wash as you normally would and pat your face dry with a clean towel. Within 20 minutes, some people will be able to see what skin type they are.
Plain = good condition, few blemishes
Mixed = shiny T-Zone
Dry = tight and a little stretched
Oily = clean and shiny
Sensitive = slightly red, possibly stings a little.
3) If by then it is unclear, do not use any products on the skin until the next morning, by this time you should be able to determine your skin type.

I personally have sensitive skin.

MoisturisersI'm not going to recommend a particular brand for the skin types, there are so many that have different ingredients and desired effects plus people are individuals, they react differently to others.
I'm going to suggest the types of moisturiser you should look for if you want to try and gain healthier looking skin.

Plain "Lucky" Skin - moisturisers branded for "Normal Skin" and toner without alcohol.

Mixed/Combination Skin - treat each zone separately. Remove excess oil/grime with an astringent facial toner. Use a mattifying product before applying your foundation and hydrate the rest of the face with normal moisturiser.

Dry Skin - use water-based creams twice a day and drink plenty of water.

Oily Skin - use astringent tonic to help absorb excess oil and use water/gel based moisturisers.

Sensitive Skin - use hypoallergenic products containing soothing ingredients such as chamomile or aloe vera (also avoid sun and apply plenty of sun block).


Myself, I apply a small amount of E45 facial cream at night around my eyebrows and nose then in the morning a day-cream containing aloe vera - does the trick for me!

Hope you have a lovely day!

Love love xxx