Match Your Foundation To Your Skin Type

Skin types are described as falling into one of the four following categories:
1. Normal
2. Dry
3. Greasy
4. Combination
It is however worth taking into consideration that these are only four basic types of skin. Your skin may also be mature, sensitive, dehydrated, have blemishes and broken capillaries or, have comdedones or milia (also called a milk spot).
Recognisng your true skin type can not always be easy to diagnose. No matter what your ethnicity, all skin reacts differently to products and lifestyle. From hormones and genetics, to stress and the weather, everything can contribute to the condition of the skin.

Use my basic descriptions to determine your skin type and most suitable foundation.

Skin Type: Normal

Recognition: Small pores and fine texture with a soft and supple, flexible and healthy appearance.

Suitable Foundation: Cream or powder based.


Skin Type: Dry and Dehydrated

Recognition : A matt and uneven texture which lacks suppleness. Lines and wrinkles are present with dilated capillaries being common on the nose and cheek area.

Suitable Foundation: Cream


Skin Type: Oily

Recognition: A shiny thick appearance with blackheads, papules and pustules. Open pores are also visible.

Suitable Foundation: A medicated liquid foundation or non-oily block/cake.


Skin Type: Combination

Recognition: The most common appearance of this skin type is an oily T-zone with dry cheeks however any combination of skin type can be diagnosed as combination.

Suitable Foundation: An all-in-one fluid and powder combination.


Skin Type: Sensitive and Dry

Recognition: This has a tight red appearance with broken capillaries. A combination of dry areas with sensitivity is also visible. 

Suitable Foundation: Hypo-allergenic products.


Skin Type: Sensitive and Allergy-prone

Recognition: Skin flushes easily which may appear in patches. Dilated capillaries are visible as the skin is prone to reacting to products.

Suitable Foundation: Hypo-allergenic products.