Skin Analysis for Personalized Skincare

Knowing what skin type you are and then matching it with a custom skincare routine brings out the best in your skin. Without knowing what your skin needs your current approach could be making things worse: oily skin becomes oilier or dry skin looks even more dull and wrinkled.

Our Skin Complexion Type Changes

Have you had the same products and skincare routine for years? Our skincare should adapt as our skin changes over time, especially with mature skin. And it’s easy to work out exactly what skin type you are now based on some simple guidelines. Once you know your skin type you can choose the best care and watch your skin blossom.

Time to Update Your Skincare Routine?

Our skin becomes drier and more sensitive as we mature. That’s because sebum, the natural moisturiser that forms a protective layer over our skin, peaks in our teenage years and drops-off as we age, most dramatically after menopause.

The Importance of Collagen and Elastin

Mature skin also has less collagen and elastin, both of which keeps it looking plump and smooth. And our facial muscles also weaken as we age so our skin gets less support. For most of us our skin starts-off as oily or normal as teenagers and gradually moves towards dry and sensitive skin as we mature – or somewhere in between with combination skin.

Check Your Skin Type

There are four basic skin types: normal, dry, oily, combination and sensitive. Here’s a simple test to discover where your skin is at now. You may be surprised with the results.

Basic Skin Type Test

First thing in the morning wash your face with a gentle cleanser and pat dry

Don’t apply any creams, lotions or foundation

Wait approximately 3-4 hours

Apply blotting paper or tissue to your skin across different areas: chin, nose, forehead, cheeks

Notice where paper sticks or becomes oily (transparent)

Look at and touch your skin. Notice is skin oily or shiny, with large pores? Or is it tight and red, dull looking?

Online Skin Analysis

Need some help with your skin analysis? Try a short online skin questionnaire and get a personalised response. Start here.

Normal Skin

Normal skin is best described as balanced. Not too oily, not too dry throughout the day. You don’t have many pimples or acne. It’s smooth and has an even tone. You may have a little bit of oil on the blotting paper from your T zone (nose & forehead). You can tolerate most skincare products, and skin rarely feels irritated.

Citrus Gel Cleanser

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Jojoba Bean Natural Exfoliant

Smooth and refine skin texture, remove all dead skin cells naturally without cause skin damage. It is great to use for body too.

Firming Eye Balm

Lifts & firms eye areas, Decreases puffiness, visibly reduces dark circles

Probiotic Milk Serum

Keep on nourishing skin with vitamin B3, B5, B6, C and E, probiotic to keep skin plump and glowy. Revitalises skin cells for the ultimate hydration boost

Hydrating Peptide Day Cream

Moistuirze, helps reduce and prevent wrinkles, Increases & maintains skin hydration, Improves skin firmness & smoothness

Overnight Renewal Cream

Visibly increases skin firmness, plumps & hydrates, Repairs & regenerates skin

Best Care for Normal Skin Type

A basic everyday routine is perfect. It will protect your skin and keep it beautifully toned and plump.

Dry Skin

Dry skin can feel tight after washing. There is very little oil on the tissue and you need a moisturiser, even in humid weather. You might notice dry patches and white flecks. It gets worse in cold weather. Skin appears dull and may even feel itchy. Wrinkles and fine lines may be more noticeable.

Best Care for Dry Skin:

Dry skin needs lots of protection, hydration and moisture. Skincare blends need to be heavier and richer. No harsh soaps or chemicals that strip and irritate skin.

Jojoba Bead Cleanser

Deeply cleanse skin without drying, gently soften & exfoliate dead skin cells, no irritation

Probiotic Milk Serum

Combined with Vitamins B3, B5, B6, C and E, Probiotic Jojoba Milk serum revitalises skin cells for the ultimate hydration boost - leaving your skin softer, smoother & healthier.

Hydrating Peptide Day Cream

Moisturize, helps reduce and prevent wrinkles, Increases & maintains skin hydration, Improves skin firmness & smoothness

Overnight Renewal Cream

Visibly increases skin firmness, plumps & hydrates, Repairs & regenerates skin

Oily Skin

There’s lots of oil on the paper (becomes transparent), from all over your face.You feel like you never need to moisturise. You may wash your face often because it feels greasy, especially in summer. Your skin looks shiny and may have large pores. You may get more break-outs and be acne prone.

Best Care for Oily Skin:

Just because your skin is oily you don’t want to strip moisture with harsh products. This can make oily skin worse. Over-exfoliating and harsh cleansing makes skin over compensate by producing even more oil. Instead use lightweight, gentle formulas to cleanse and balance oily skin.

Citrus Gel Cleanser

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Probiotic Jojoba Milk

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Skin Balancing Oil

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Ultimate Day Cream

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Combination Skin

Combination skin is the most common skin type. It’s oily in some areas, usually the T zone (nose & forehead) and dry in others, like your cheeks and neck. You may have large pores on your T zone, but small pores elsewhere. Your neck and cheek area may feel tight and look dull.

Best Care for Combination Skin

With two different types of skin you will need to manage oil across the T zone while moisturising other areas to create a balanced, even skin tone. No need for two of each product, just more versatile ingredients, so look for a range that is suitable for all skin types.

Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin can be any skin type, but tends to be dry. It reacts to products with strong fragrances or other harsh ingredients. It may sting, become red and irritated. Skin may look flushed. Skin can also be tight, with flaking and peeling. Wrinkles and fine lines are more visible. Skin can look dull.

Best Care for Sensitive Skin

The focus with sensitive skin is to avoid irritating it, keeping it calm and soothed. You need a range suitable for sensitive skin. Avoid fragrances, synthetic exfoliators like retinol or moisture stripping soaps. Dry sensitive skin also needs added hydration and moisture.

Activating Cleansing Oil

Gently melts away makeup, excess sebum and dirt to leave the skin clean, nourished, supple and soft. This luxurious cleanser packed with antioxidants and nutritions.

Ultimate Serum

Powerful anti-aging serum will deeply hydrate, visibly reduce wrinkles and plump skin. Clinically proven to outperform retinol and vitamin C, no irritation.

Ultimate Youth Potion

High in vitamins, antioxidants and essential omegas, visibly increases skin elasticity and skin firmness. Protect your skin from environment

Transformative Eye Serum

Brightens, refreshes, smooths and opens the eyes making them appear more restedReduces the volume of eye bags and dark circles

Ultimate Day Cream

Firm & lift skin, including mature skin, Skin becomes younger-looking, healthier, plumper, improve skin health. Blue light protection

Ultimate Night Cream

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Make the Best of Your Skin Complexion

Once you understand your skin type and how it can dramatically change with time you can create the perfect skincare routine that works for you today. Make some simple changes and your skin will reward you by looking healthy, balanced and happy.

If you have a skin concern - whether you want to reduce dark spots, dullness and ageing, or you want to better exfoliate and hydrate the skin, incorporating a serum in your daily skincare routine will be beneficial.