Skincare for normal and combination skin

Skincare for normal and combination skin

Normal skin generally feels smooth and comfortable. Oil and moisture levels are reasonably balanced, pores are usually small and there are few visible blemishes or dry patches.

Combination skin has different characteristics across the face. The T-zone – the forehead, nose and chin – is often oilier and may show shine, blackheads or visible pores. The cheeks can feel normal, dehydrated or slightly dry.

Combination skin does not always require the same product on every area. A lightweight moisturiser can be applied over the entire face, while an oil-balancing serum or clarifying mask can be used only on the T-zone.

HOW CAN YOU RECOGNISE NORMAL SKIN?

• The skin feels smooth and comfortable.
• There is little excessive shine or flaking.
• Pores are generally small to moderately visible.
• Few blemishes develop.
• The skin is not easily irritated.
• Makeup generally applies evenly.
• The complexion and texture look reasonably even.

HOW CAN YOU RECOGNISE COMBINATION SKIN?

• The forehead, nose and chin become oily more quickly.
• The cheeks feel normal, dehydrated or dry.
• Pores are more visible around the nose and chin.
• Blackheads and blemishes mainly develop in the T-zone.
• The skin can feel tight while also looking shiny.
• A rich moisturiser may feel too heavy on the T-zone.
• An overly stripping routine may dry out the cheeks.

Fusion Meso for normal and combination skin

Hyaluronic Drops and Hyaluronic Moisturizer support hydration without unnecessarily weighing down the skin. Niacinamide 5.0 is suitable for a shiny T-zone, visible pores and uneven texture. Vitamin C 5.0 provides antioxidant care and supports radiance.

Suitable products include:

• Deep Cleanser.
• Essential Lotion.
• Hyaluronic Drops.
• Niacinamide 5.0.
• Vitamin C 5.0.
• Hyaluronic Moisturizer.
• Probiotix Cream.
• Glycolic B3 Foam for occasional exfoliating cleansing.
• Meso Shield 50.

Ekseption Skincare for normal and combination skin

Hyaluronic Vit-C supports hydration and radiance. Hyaluronic Niacin is suitable for uneven-looking tone, redness and visible pores. Hyaluronic ZnPCA can be applied specifically to an oilier or blemish-prone T-zone. Hydration Sparkle is a lightweight daily moisturiser.

Suitable products include:

• Micellar Water Cleanse & Peel.
• All-in-One Cleanse & Peel.
• Monsoon Mist Tone & Peel.
• Hyaluronic Vit-C Mixlab Serum.
• Hyaluronic Niacin Mixlab Serum.
• Hyaluronic ZnPCA Mixlab Serum.
• Hyaluronic Peptides Mixlab Serum.
• Hydration Sparkle.
• Triple Acid Peeling Mask according to its directions.
• All Day Shield SPF 50.

Mila d’Opiz for normal and combination skin

Microbiome Wash & Clean and Microbiome Daily Balancing Tonic are suitable for a gentle daily routine. Hyaluronic⁷ Serum provides lightweight hydration and can be used underneath a moisturiser.

Hyaluronic⁷ Light Cream is suitable as a lightweight daily moisturiser. Skin Clear products can be applied specifically to an oilier or blemish-prone T-zone.

Suitable products include:

• Microbiome Wash & Clean.
• Microbiome Daily Balancing Tonic.
• Hyaluronic⁷ Serum.
• Hyaluronic⁷ Light Cream.
• Hyaluronic⁷ Cooling Gel.
• Skin Clear Purifying Concentrate.
• Skin Clear Purifying Serum.
• Skin Clear Purifying Cream.
• Skin Clear Purifying Moor Mask for the T-zone.

PCA Skin for normal and combination skin

Hydrating Toner is suitable when the skin primarily needs hydration. Nutrient Toner provides gentle refinement and antioxidant care. ReBalance is a lightweight moisturiser that helps hydrate and soothe.

Suitable products include:

• Facial Wash.
• Gentle Facial Wash when the skin easily feels tight.
• Hydrating Toner.
• Nutrient Toner.
• Hydrating Serum.
• ReBalance.
• Clearskin for oilier or blemish-prone areas.
• Daily Exfoliant according to its directions.
• Sheer Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 45.

Matis Paris for normal and combination skin

Use lightweight textures on oilier areas and apply additional hydrating serum to dehydrated areas when necessary.

Suitable products include:

• Authentik Cleansing Duo.
• Authentik Powder for additional deep cleansing.
• The Essence.
• Hydra-Fresh Serum.
• Aqua-Cream.
• Réponse Pureté Light Essence for an oilier T-zone.
• Hyalu-Flash as a hydrating mask.
• Bi-Phase Sun Protection SPF 30.

MORNING ROUTINE

1. Cleanse with a gentle facial cleanser.

2. Apply a hydrating or balancing toner.

3. Use a lightweight serum for hydration, antioxidant support or oil control.

4. Apply dedicated eye care if required.

5. Follow with a lightweight moisturiser.

6. Finish with broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30.

EVENING ROUTINE

1. Remove makeup and sunscreen.

2. Cleanse the face thoroughly.

3. Apply a suitable toner if desired.

4. Use a hydrating or balancing serum.

5. Apply an oil-balancing product to the T-zone when required.

6. Finish with a lightweight moisturiser.

7. Use a suitable mask or gentle exfoliant one or more times per week.

MULTI-MASKING FOR COMBINATION SKIN

• Apply a clarifying mask to the forehead, nose and chin.
• Use a hydrating or soothing mask on the cheeks.
• Avoid intensive exfoliating masks around the eyes.
• Do not use clarifying masks more often than necessary.

PRODUCTS THAT COMBINE WELL

• Hyaluronic acid with niacinamide.
• Vitamin C with a lightweight moisturiser and daily SPF.
• A hydrating serum over the entire face with an oil-balancing serum on the T-zone.
• A lightweight moisturiser with richer cream applied only to dry areas.
• Gentle exfoliation with hydrating and restorative skincare.
• Products from different brands when they suit the same routine and skin needs.

TAKE CARE WITH COMBINATION SKIN

• Do not strip excessive oil from the T-zone.
• Avoid using drying blemish products on normal or dry cheeks.
• Do not combine several strong peels, acids and retinol in one routine.
• Do not automatically exfoliate every day.
• Do not apply facial acids, retinol or clarifying masks around the eyes.
• Reduce active ingredients if the skin becomes red, flaky or uncomfortable.
• If the skin looks shiny but also feels tight, prioritise hydration over stronger oil removal.
• Apply sunscreen every morning.

NORMAL OR COMBINATION SKIN?

Normal skin is generally balanced and comfortable. Lightweight hydration, antioxidants and daily sun protection help maintain this balance.

Combination skin has different needs across the face. Use a lightweight basic routine over the entire face and treat only the oilier T-zone with balancing or clarifying products.