Struggling with combination skin? You’ve come to the right place! We explain some telltale combination skin type characteristics, where to find the best moisturiser for combination skin and show you how to flaunt a healthy, balanced complexion with our simple skincare routine for combination skin.
What Is Combination Skin?
First things first: what is combination skin? Part oily and part dry, combination skin is a hybrid of these two skin types. Typically, combination skin is characterised by large, visible pores and an overly oily T-zone (nose, forehead and chin), as well as tight, flaky patches of skin on the cheeks and hairline.
Trying to balance these two conditions can be difficult, as the heavy creams needed to hydrate dry patches can overwhelm the oily areas. Don’t worry, though! The below skincare routine for combination skin will help to hydrate and balance, for a clearer, healthier-looking complexion.
A Skincare Routine For Combination Skin
Knowing how to treat combination skin can help to keep dryness and excess oil at bay. These 5 simple steps will help to balance and hydrate combination skin.
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Step 1: Keep a clear complexion with a cleanser for combination skin
Regardless of skin type, cleansing should always be the first step of a skincare routine. When choosing the best cleanser for combination skin, however, it’s important to find the right balance. Too harsh and the face wash will strip the drier skin of moisture, too creamy and it will cause the oily sections to look even greasier. Instead, look for a face wash that gently cleanses without stripping the skin’s natural oils or upsetting its healthy balance.
We recommend our Moisture Burst Facial Wash. Formulated with Jojoba Beads, Almond Oil and gentle cleansing actives, this perfectly balanced facial gel washes away daily dirt and impurities without over-drying the skin. Massage into a damp face, then rinse to reveal beautifully cleansed skin with a dewy fresh glow.
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Step 2: Use an exfoliator for combination skin to prevent congestion
Beneficial for both oily and dry skin, using an exfoliator for combination skin is an important step of any skincare routine for combination skin. Not only does it remove the rough, flaky skin in dryer patches, but it prevents these dead cells from clogging your oily pores too.
Once a week, exfoliate with our Complexion Perfecting Radiance Exfoliator to buff away these dead cells and clear congested pores. Combining Apricot Granules and Grape Seeds with Pineapple, Pumpkin and Papaya extracts, it gently exfoliates for brighter, smoother and healthier-looking skin.
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Step 3: Rebalance with the best toner for combination skin
Often overlooked, toning is particularly beneficial for combination skin. It not only helps to exfoliate pores, but can rebalance the skin after cleansing and exfoliating too. Our recommendation? The best toner for combination skin will contain brightening ingredients that help to clarify, refine and even tone.
Formulated with 5% Glycolic Acid, skin conditioning Witch Hazel, soothing Liquorice, and brightening Vitamin B3, our Daily Glow Radiance Tonic is the perfect toner for combination skin. It helps to exfoliate pores, accelerate cell renewal and even skin tone, for a more radiant-looking complexion that feels conditioned and balanced.
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Step 4: Hydrate with the best moisturiser for combination skin
To keep combination skin moisturised, you need a cream that is both deeply hydrating (to keep dryness at bay) and lightweight (to help rebalance oil secretion). Luckily, we’ve developed the perfect moisturiser for the job: our Supercharged Hyaluronic Face and Neck Crème.
Formulated with hydrating Hyaluronic Acid, plumping Matrixyl Synthe’ 6™ and nourishing Shea Butter, this lightweight cream provides 24 hours-worth of moisture, leaving skin feeling deeply replenished. Its ultra-hydrating, non-greasy formula also makes it the perfect night cream for combination skin.
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Step 5: Use a weekly face mask for combination skin
A pampering addition to your skincare routine, a face mask for combination skin can improve the look and feel of skin, helping to rebalance and hydrate. Different face masks can even be applied to different areas of the face to target multiple skin concerns.
If you’re after a fresh, healthy glow, though, we recommend our Green Smoothie Recharge Mask. Formulated with a nutrient-rich blend of superfoods (including Spirulina, Kale, Spinach, Artichoke, Avocado, and Cucumber) and brightening Vitamin C, it leaves skin feeling soft and smooth.
Looking after combination skin shouldn’t be complicated. With our tips on how to create a skincare routine for combination skin and by finding a gentle cleanser and the best moisturiser for combination skin, you can target any skin concerns while ensuring that you maintain a radiant-looking, healthy complexion.
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