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Skin Type

We have everything you need to know about your specific skin type—from sensitive, oily, acne-prone, dry, and everything in-between. Read on for expert advice and science-backed tips of your skin type.

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How to Tell Which Skin Type You Have—and Build Your Ultimate Routine

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Hydrating vs. Moisturizing: Dermatologists Break Down the Difference

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The Ultimate Skincare Routine for Oily Skin

What Is "Normal" Skin Exactly, and Does Anyone Really Have It?

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If You Have Oily Skin, Should You Moisturize at Night?

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Eczema vs Psoriasis: How to Tell The Difference

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How to Tell If You Have a Combination Skin Type (And How to Care for It Accordingly)

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Does Oily Skin Actually Age Better? We Investigate

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These Body Lotions Work Wonders on Dry, Flaky Skin—and They're All on Sale, Starting at $9

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6 Ways to Target Dry Skin on Your Neck, According to Dermatologists

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Skin Flooding Is TikTok's Buzzy New Trend For a Quenched Complexion

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Vanicream vs. CeraVe—Which Moisturizer is Best for Dry Skin?

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10 Ways to Heal Dry Skin Around the Nose, According to Derms

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How to Remedy Dry, Flaky Skin on Your Legs

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Urea Is The Dry Skin-Sloughing Ingredient Dermatologists Love

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Humectants Are a Hydration Hero—This Is What You Need to Know

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A "Moisture Sandwich" May Be the Best Way to Hydrate Skin

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Is Australia's Lucas' Papaw Cream Safe to Use? A Dermatologist Weighs In

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The Perfect Skincare Routine for Dry Skin, Recommended by Dermatologists

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7 Showering Mistakes That Contribute to Your Dry Skin

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The Best Fixes for Dry Elbows, According to Dermatologists

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14 DIY Face Masks for Every Skin Type and Concern

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The Right Way to Use a Facial Mist, According to Dermatologists

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12 of the Best Hydrating Serums for Dry Skin

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Why Is My Skin So Oily? Dermatologists Share 6 Common Causes

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8 Ways to Mattify Shiny Skin, According to the Pros

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How to Manage An Oily T-Zone, According to Experts

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You Can Actually Train Your Skin to Be Less Oily—Here's How

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How to Treat Sebaceous Hyperplasia, According to Derms

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Whoa—These Foods Could Be Causing Your Oily Skin

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10 DIY Face Mask Recipes for Oily skin to Help You Find Balance

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PSA: If You Have Oily Skin, You Need a Special Kind of Makeup Wipe

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What Is "Hypoallergenic" Skincare? Dermatologists Explain the Popular Term

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8 Ingredients to Avoid If You Have Sensitive Skin, According to Derms

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Retinol and Sensitive Skin: Everything You Need to Know to Avoid Irritation

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"Oilplaning" Is the Dermaplaning Alternative for Sensitive Skin—Here's What You Need to Know

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What Is a "Retinol Sandwich"—and Should You Try It?

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Skincare for Rosacea Is a Game-Changer: 6 Steps to Achieve Calm, Protected Skin

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The 15 Best Serums for Sensitive, Dehydrated Skin

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5 Vitamin C Alternatives for Those With Sensitive Skin

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The Best Low-pH Cleansers to Balance Your Skin

These Are the Best Makeup Wipes for Sensitive Skin

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Wait—Can Cream Blush Cause Breakouts?

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Dermatologists Say Madecassoside Is a Promising Ingredient for Sensitive Skin

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How to "Reset" Your Skin When It's Having a Meltdown

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I Tried Superkind—Tata Harper's New Collection for Reactive Skin—And I'm Glowing

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Avoid These Beauty Treatments if You Have Dark Skin