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Guidance · Skin types
What Skin Type Do I Have?
Dry, normal, combination, blemish-prone, mature or sensitive: identifying your skin type is not always straightforward.
No single characteristic tells the whole story. What matters is how your skin feels, the appearance of your pores, its oil and moisture balance, and how it responds to skincare products and external influences.
Understanding your skin
Skin type is about more than being dry or oily
Skin types describe the basic characteristics of your skin. They can help you choose appropriate cleansers, everyday skincare and additional products.
At the same time, your skin may have overlapping needs: combination skin can be sensitive, mature skin can be dry, and even blemish-prone skin may feel tight in certain areas.
That is why it is worth considering several signs together rather than drawing a conclusion from just one.
Are your pores fine, more noticeable, or mainly visible in particular areas of your face?
Does your skin respond quickly to the weather, skincare products or changes in your routine?
Every skin type is different
Recognise the differences without putting your skin in a box
Skin can look and feel very different from one person to another. Some signs are obvious; others only become noticeable during the day or after cleansing.
That is why it helps to look at several characteristics together: pores, dryness, shine, comfort, sensitivity and how your skin changes over time.
Skin types at a glance
How can you recognise your skin type?
These signs offer an initial guide. For each skin type, you will also find a detailed article and a dedicated Déesse skincare selection.
01
Normal skin
Balanced and generally easy to care for
Normal skin usually feels comfortable. Its oil and moisture levels are balanced, pores tend to be fine, and neither tightness nor excessive shine is a dominant feature.
Typical signs
- Generally fine-looking pores
- A balanced, comfortable skin feel
- Little dryness or oily shine
02
Dry skin
When skin lacks moisture and lipids
Dry skin often feels tight or rough. It may appear less supple and can feel particularly dry after cleansing or exposure to the elements.
Typical signs
- A feeling of tightness
- Rough or dry patches
- Usually fine-looking pores
03
Combination skin
Different needs in different areas
With combination skin, the T-zone – forehead, nose and chin – often becomes shinier, while the cheeks may feel normal or dry.
Typical signs
- A shinier T-zone
- Drier or more balanced cheeks
- Different pore sizes across the face
04
Blemish-prone skin
When pores and blemishes are more noticeable
Blemish-prone skin often shows visible pores, shine, blackheads or occasional spots. It does not necessarily feel oily all over the face.
Typical signs
- More visible pores
- A tendency towards shine
- Blackheads or blemishes
05
Mature skin
As your skin’s needs change
As we get older, moisture levels, lipid content, elasticity and the way skin feels can change. Mature skin may also be dry, sensitive or well-balanced.
Typical signs
- Reduced firmness
- A greater need for nourishing care
- More noticeable fine lines and wrinkles
06
Sensitive skin
When your skin reacts more readily
Sensitive skin may feel tight or show redness, stinging or tingling. Sensitivity can occur alongside other characteristics, including dry, normal, mature or combination skin.
Typical signs
- Quick reactions to products or conditions
- Redness or tightness
- Greater sensitivity to external influences
Your skin is individual
Sometimes your skin fits more than one category
Identifying your skin type should help you find your way, not give you a rigid label.
Dry skin can also be sensitive; combination skin can be blemish-prone; and mature skin may be dehydrated or reactive.
Rather than focusing on a single skin type, consider any additional needs your skin is showing at the moment.
Sensitive + dry
Sensitivity and an increased need for nourishment can occur together.
Combination + blemish-prone
The T-zone in particular may be prone to shine and blemishes.
Mature + sensitive
Skin with changing needs may also become more reactive.
From skin type to skincare
Understand your skin first, then choose your care
Once you have a clearer picture of your skin type, choosing suitable skincare becomes easier.
Pay attention to how it feels, your pores, shine, dryness and possible reactions.
Compare the different signs and consider which ones apply to your skin.
Explore the relevant Déesse skincare selection and put together a routine to suit your needs.
Your skin comes first
Good skincare begins with understanding your own skin.
You do not have to match every sign to a category. What matters is noticing how your skin feels and what it really needs.
