DALTON Skin Type Advisor DALTON Skin Type Advisor

What is my skin type?

Not sure what skin type you have? Find out now and learn which products suit you and your skin type the best.

How to Determine Your Skin Type

Combination skin, oily skin or normal skin? Admittedly, it is not always easy to correctly assess your skin and assign it to a skin type. However, having a basic knowledge of your skin type is key to help you take better care of your skin and choose the right products. Here is a simple test you can take to determine your skin type. 

Determine your skin type Determine your skin type

What skin type do you have? Time to find out!

  • Cleanse your face thoroughly with a gentle cleanser.
  • Pat your skin dry – don’t rub!
  • Don’t use any other products and wait for about 30 minutes.

Now it's your turn! How does your skin feel? What do you notice when you look into the mirror? Your observations are crucial to figure out which skin type you actually have! 

What skin type do you have? Time to find out!

  • Cleanse your face thoroughly with a gentle cleanser.
  • Pat your skin dry – don’t rub!
  • Don’t use any other products and wait for about 30 minutes.

Now it's your turn! How does your skin feel? What do you notice when you look into the mirror? Your observations are crucial to figure out which skin type you actually have! 

Skin Types Overview

Skin type dry skin Skin type dry skin

Dry skin

  • The skin feels dry and tight
  • Dry skin might also look flaky and scaly
  • It instantly soaks up your moisturizer

>> Products for dry skin

 

Skin type oily, blemish-prone skin Skin type oily, blemish-prone skin

Oily, blemish-prone skin

  • Facial skin appears shiny and feels oily or greasy
  • Oily skin is more prone to pimples and breakouts

>> Products for blemish-prone and oily skin

Skin type dry skin Skin type dry skin

Dry skin

  • The skin feels dry and tight
  • Dry skin might also look flaky and scaly
  • It instantly soaks up your moisturizer

>> Products for dry skin

Skin type oily and blemish-prone skin Skin type oily and blemish-prone skin

Oily, blemish-prone skin

  • Facial skin appears shiny and feels oily or greasy
  • Oily skin is more prone to pimples and breakouts

>> Products for blemish-prone and oily skin

Skin type combination skin Skin type combination skin

Combination skin

  • Large pores in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) 
  • Dryness on the cheeks, neck and around the eyes, combined with a feeling of tightness, redness and flaky skin 
  • The skin is prone to oiliness and blemishes in the T-zone 

>> Products for combination skin

>> Learn more about combination skin

Skin type normal skin Skin type normal skin

Normal skin

  • The skin feels normal
  • It is neither oily nor dry
  • Normal skin tends to have small pores

>> Products for normal skin

Skin type combination skin Skin type combination skin

Combination skin

  • Large pores in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) 
  • Dryness on the cheeks, neck and around the eyes, combined with a feeling of tightness, redness and flaky skin 
  • The skin is prone to oiliness and blemishes in the T-zone 

>> Products for combination skin

>> Learn more about combination skin

Skin type normal skin Skin type normal skin

Normal skin

  • The skin feels normal
  • It is neither oily nor dry
  • Normal skin tends to have small pores

>> Products for normal skin

How to care for sensitive skin? How to care for sensitive skin?

Sensitive skin

  • This skin type is very reactive and prone to allergic reactions
  • Burning sensation; the skin might feel tight and hot
  • Persistent itching

>> Products for sensitive skin

>> How to care for sensitive skin

How to get rid of wrinkles? How to get rid of wrinkles?

Skincare for Mature Skin

Do you wish to reduce the first fine lines or even deeper wrinkles? Mature skin benefits greatly from rich anti-aging creams with high-quality ingredients.

There is one thing all of our anti-wrinkle products have in common: They contain our unique Celumer Marine Extract. It offers a gentle combination of highly effective ingredients, which makes it easy to combine anti-aging benefits with a skincare routine tailored to your individual skin type.

Not all of us have one specific skin type that can easily fit into just one of these categories. That is why during the development of new DALTON products, we ensure that all of our products can be combined with each other to meet every skin’s individual needs.

 

>> Our anti-aging products

>> What causes wrinkles?


Do you still have doubts and would like professional advice on which skincare products are best for your skin type? Complete our Product Finder Questionnaire and receive a personal recommendation of products tailored to your individual needs.

This is how it works: Simply fill out the questionnaire which takes only a couple of minutes. Your information will then be analyzed by our DALTON skin experts and we will send you a product recommendation for your perfect skincare routine.

 

Any questions? Use our confact form to write us a message. We will be happy to help you!

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  Q&A: Your Questions  
   

Does oily skin need hydration?

Answer: Yes, absolutely! Some people with oily skin feel that they should avoid using a moisturizer. However, you should never try to dehydrate oily skin, as that will just cause the sebaceous glands to overcompensate and produce even more oil. Instead, go for a lightweight, mattifying moisturizer that will hydrate the skin while reducing excess oil at the same time.

Which skin type benefits from exfoliating?

Answer: Unless you suffer from a chronic-inflammatory skin disease, gentle exfoliation should always be a part of your weekly skincare routine. This will get rid of dead skin cells, improve skin texture and make it easier for the skin to absorb the products that follow. Depending on your skin type, there are different kinds of peels or scrubs you could use. Make sure to read our exfoliation guide to learn more about chemical, mechanical and enzymatic exfoliators and which one suits you best.

What if I have characteristics of several different skin types?

Answer: In fact, it is not uncommon to have a combination of different skin types. It is also normal for your skin to change throughout the year, due to external influences (seasonal factors, indoor heating) as well as genetic or hormonal factors. Tip: Lightweight formulas are perfect for summer,whereas lipid-rich formulations are best for the colder months. You could also combine serums, face masks and moisturizers from different product lines to meet all of your skin’s specific needs.