Ah, the joy of having combination skin. Possibly one of the hardest skin types to navigate, it's not always easy to seek out products that'll successfully get oiliness under control while also targeting the dry patches you have.
Some might say it's impossible, but we beg to differ: finding the best moisturisers for combination skin really doesn't have to be as difficult as it may seem on the surface. It goes without saying that combination skin feels like it's something only ever associated with teenagers, but believe us when we tell you you're not alone. In fact, it's actually a skin type that can occur in pretty much anybody of any age, at any time in life.
Sound familiar? If you're nodding along then chances are you'll need a moisturiser that's been formulated specifically for combination skin – and we're here to help make finding the one perfect for you super easy.
Meet the experts:
The best moisturisers for combination skin at a glance:
Of course, the biggest question is this: how do you know if your skin actually falls somewhere in the middle, rather than just being straight up dry or straight up oily? We asked Daniel Isaacs, Director of Research at Medik8, to explain.
“Combination skin is characterised by areas of oily skin – typically in the T-zone area – as well as other areas of dry/normal skin,” he says. "Pore size is typically smaller in combination skin types, too, and interestingly, the product you use can exacerbate areas of either oiliness or dryness, so that's why it’s important to select the right products in the right formulations.”
In short, that basically means trying your best to avoid using face moisturisers and ingredients that could be too harsh on skin. As a general rule, it's best to keep your daily skincare routine simple and consistent – switching things up and incorporating too many products will throw your skin out of whack and end up causing more issues than you started with.
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