“The Perfect Skincare Routine for Every Skin Type (Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive)”

“The Perfect Skincare Routine for Every Skin Type (Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive)”

🌟 The Perfect Skincare Routine for Every Skin Type

(Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive)

When it comes to skin care, one size doesn't always fit all. Each skin type—dry, oily, combination, or sensitive—has its own requirements. Adhering to a personalized routine with the proper products can mean all the difference in accomplishing healthy, radiant skin.

Let's dissect the perfect skin care routine for each skin type with product recommendations customized for morning and evening.


🔹 1. Dry Skin

🔍 Characteristics:

  • Feels tight, flaky, or rough

  • Dull appearance

  • Prone to irritation and fine lines

🌞 Morning Routine:

  1. Gentle Hydrating Cleanser
    Product Suggestion: Venusia Moisturizing Cream Cleanser / Episoft AC Cleansing Lotion

  2. Hydrating Toner
    Look for: Glycerin, Hyaluronic acid
    Product Suggestion: Minimalist PHA 3% Toner

  3. Hydrating Serum
    Ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol
    Product Suggestion: L'Oréal Revitalift 1.5% HA Serum

  4. Moisturizer (Rich and Creamy)
    Product Suggestion: Venusia Max Intensive Moisturizing Lotion / Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream

  5. Sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher)
    Product Suggestion: UVsmart Matt Sunscreen / Z-Block Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Gel

🌙 Night Routine:

  1. Gentle Cleanser

  2. Hydrating Toner

  3. Nourishing Night Cream or Facial Oil
    Product Suggestion: Bio Oil / Venusia CeraPlus Night Cream

  4. Lip Balm & Under Eye Cream


🔹 2. Oily Skin

🔍 Characteristics:

  • Excess shine, especially in the T-zone

  • Enlarged pores

  • Prone to acne and blackheads

🌞 Morning Routine:

  1. Foaming or Gel Cleanser
    Product Suggestion: Tonenglo S Foaming Face Wash / Fixderma Mandefix Cleanser

  2. Oil-Control Toner
    Ingredients: Niacinamide, Witch Hazel
    Product Suggestion: Plum Green Tea Toner

  3. Lightweight Serum (Mattifying)
    Ingredients: Niacinamide, Zinc PCA
    Product Suggestion: Minimalist Niacinamide 10%

  4. Oil-Free Moisturizer
    Product Suggestion: Venusia Acne Control Moisturizer

  5. Matte Finish Sunscreen
    Product Suggestion: Softscreen+ Matte Tinted SPF 50+ / UV Doux Sunscreen Gel

🌙 Night Routine:

  1. Double Cleanse (if makeup/sunscreen used)

    • Use Micellar water first, then cleanser

  2. Exfoliating Serum (2–3 times/week)
    Product Suggestion: The Ordinary Salicylic Acid / Minimalist BHA 2%

  3. Moisturizer (Gel-based)
    Product Suggestion: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel

  4. Spot Treatment (if needed)
    Product Suggestion: Benzoyl Peroxide or Salicylic Acid Gel


🔹 3. Combination Skin

🔍 Characteristics:

  • Oily T-zone, dry or normal cheeks

  • Occasional breakouts and dry patches

🌞 Morning Routine:

  1. Balanced Cleanser
    Product Suggestion: Episoft OC Cleansing Gel

  2. Balancing Toner
    Product Suggestion: Plum Chamomile & White Tea Toner

  3. Hydrating + Oil-Control Serum
    Combo: Hyaluronic Acid in dry areas, Niacinamide in oily zones

  4. Moisturizer (light texture)
    Product Suggestion: Venusia CeraPlus Cream / Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion

  5. Hybrid Sunscreen (not too matte or oily)
    Product Suggestion: Truderma SPF 50 PA+++ / Uvnix SPF 50

🌙 Night Routine:

  1. Cleanser

  2. Toner

  3. Targeted Treatment (optional)

    • Use Salicylic Acid on oily areas; HA serum on dry parts

  4. Light Moisturizer


🔹 4. Sensitive Skin

🔍 Characteristics:

  • Easily irritated

  • Redness, stinging, or itching common

  • Prone to allergic reactions

🌞 Morning Routine:

  1. Fragrance-Free Mild Cleanser
    Product Suggestion: Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser / Episoft AC

  2. Calming Toner (Alcohol-Free)
    Ingredients: Aloe Vera, Allantoin
    Product Suggestion: Avene Thermal Spring Water

  3. Soothing Serum
    Ingredients: Cica (Centella Asiatica), Madecassoside
    Product Suggestion: Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oats

  4. Barrier Repair Moisturizer
    Product Suggestion: Venusia Moisturizing Cream / Excela Max

  5. Mineral Sunscreen (Zinc Oxide-based)
    Product Suggestion: Z-Block Zinc Oxide Gel / Ethiglo Ethisun

🌙 Night Routine:

  1. Mild Cleanser

  2. Hydrating Mist or Toner

  3. Repair Cream
    Ingredients: Ceramides, Panthenol, Madecassoside
    Product Suggestion: Fixderma Moisturizer / CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

  4. Avoid actives like retinol unless dermatologist-prescribed


📝 General Tips:

  • Always patch test new products.

  • Stay consistent with your routine.

  • Drink enough water and maintain a healthy diet.

  • Never skip sunscreen, even indoors.

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