Your step-by-step skincare routine for combination skin

Combination skin , one of the most common skin types, is characterized by excess sebum on the T-zone, often leading to enlarged pores , and marked dehydration on the rest of the face, particularly the cheeks. In consultations, we observe that there are two types of combination skin:

• Normal to oily skin (also called normal to combination) which, because of overly aggressive cleansing routines, produces excess sebum to defend itself: the famous "reactive shine" which appears on the T-zone, rich in sebaceous glands.
• Oily skin (also called combination to oily) is often dehydrated on the sides of the face due to an overly aggressive cleansing routine or insufficient application of moisturizer. Indeed, we observe that our clients with combination to oily skin often opt for very mattifying and low-hydration day creams for oily skin (for fear of increasing shine or blemishes).

Adopt the best habits by discovering our best tips on dehydrated combination skin .

Whether it's normal to oily skin or dehydrated oily skin, combination skin is characterized by:

• the presence of shine on the T-zone, from midday onwards (forehead, nose, chin)
• the presence of dehydrated areas on the sides of the face that feel tight at certain times of the day (after cleansing and before applying cream, or when the air is dry, for example)

Upon waking, gently awaken your face with a toner; avoid using a cleanser to prevent stimulating sebum production. You can choose witch hazel (for radiance), rosemary (for purifying), and Damask rose (for antioxidants).

Hydration is key to your combination skin routine. Use a day cream for oily skin, such as our Purifying Anti-Sebum Cream with Wild Pansy Extract , or a day cream for sensitive and dehydrated skin, such as our Moisturizing Cream with Aloe Vera . Both day creams have a light, non-comedogenic texture that will hydrate your skin without clogging your pores, thanks in particular to the aloe vera in both formulas. Enhance the effects of your day cream with a hydrating serum applied before the cream.

If you need to combine purifying, hydrating, and anti-aging properties in a single product, choose our custom-made serum , formulated to meet all the needs of your combination skin. To target hydration and anti-aging, opt for our super firming serum .

Finally, we recommend protecting yourself from ultraviolet rays with SPF. To avoid overly comedogenic formulas, be aware that there are now powder-based sunscreens directly integrated into loose powder foundations, which are particularly suitable for combination skin.