Skin Type Guide

SKIN TYPE GUIDE

HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR SKIN TYPE & BEST CARE

Taking care of your skin starts with knowing your skin type. At BABOR, we understand that every skin is unique and has individual needs. Choosing the right skincare routine and products depends on understanding your type first.Here you’ll learn how to determine your skin type, what defines each type, and which products and routines are best suited to your skin.

The Different Skin Types

Your skin can be normal, dry, oily, combination, sensitive, blemish-prone, mature, or men’s skin. Each type has its own characteristics and needs.Because your skin can change with age, seasons, and lifestyle, it’s important to regularly reassess your skin type.

Skin Type Test: How to Find Out Your Skin Type

Follow these simple steps at home:

Cleanse your face

Wash with a mild cleanser and pat dry.

Wait

Leave your skin bare for one hour without applying any products.

Observe

Check how your skin feels and looks:• Normal Skin: Balanced, smooth, few blemishes.
• Mature Skin: Wrinkles, fine lines, pigmentation spots.
• Dry Skin: Tight, rough, flaky, dull appearance.
• Sensitive Skin: Redness, irritation, itching, reactive.
• Oily/Combination Skin: Shine in the T-zone, enlarged pores, oily areas.
• Blemish-Prone Skin: Pimples, blackheads, shiny surface.
• Men’s Skin: Thicker, oilier, larger pores, often stressed by shaving.

Still unsure?

Try our free digital skin analysis or book a professional consultation at a BABOR institute.

Different Skin Types

Characteristics & Care

NORMAL SKIN

What it means: You have balanced oil/moisture, even tone, fine pores.
What you need: Gentle cleanser, lightweight hydration, occasional exfoliation and masks.

Products for normal skin

Moisture Glow CreamLightweight, moisturizing face cream with light-reflecting pigments for a luminous...

$75.00 *

Moisture Glow SerumIntensively moisturizing serum for an even and radiant complexion.

$70.00 *

Renewal Overnight MaskSmoothing face mask for visibly plumper, radiant skin overnight.

$55.00 *

Perfect GlowAmpoule Serum Concentrate for instant rejuvenation and ultimate glow....

$45.00 *

MATURE SKIN

What it means: You have reduced elasticity, fine lines, wrinkles, age spots.
What you need: Creamy cleansers, rich moisturizers, anti-aging actives (retinol, hyaluronic acid, peptides, SPF).

Explore anti-aging care

Hyaluronic Cleansing BalmSmoothing cleansing balm with 3D hyaluronic acid for demanding skin

$70.00 *

Collagen-Peptide Booster CreamElevate your skincare with our peptide-enriched cream, designed to visibly smooth and...

$170.00 *

Collagen-Peptide Booster Cream RichFormulated with advanced collagen-supporting peptides, this rich cream provides a...

$170.00 *

Collagen FirmingAmpoule Serum Concentrate for greater elasticity and fewer wrinkles.

$50.00 *

DRY SKIN

What it means: You have tight, flaky, easily irritated, dull skin.
What you need: Gentle cleansers, rich creams, hydrating serums with hyaluronic acid, ceramides, nourishing night creams.

Shop products for dry skin

10D Hyaluronic Acid Ampoule Serum ConcentrateA combined formula with polyglutamic acid and an effective tripeptide for an...

$60.00 *

Hydra PlusAmpoule Serum Concentrate for dehydrated, dry skin.

$35.00 *

Moisturizing CreamMoisturizing cream for dry skin.

$77.00 *

Moist + Lipid CreamRich face care cream for dry and lipid-deficient skin

$80.00 *

SENSITIVE SKIN

What it means: You have skin redness, irritation, reactivity to products/environment.
What you need: Mild, fragrance-free cleansers, soothing creams and serums, anti-redness treatments.

Discover skincare for sensitive skin

SOS CalmingAmpoule Serum Concentrate for instantly soothed and calmed skin with reduced redness.

$45.00 *

Soothing Cream CleanserMild cleansing cream for the face and eye area, for significantly dry, sensitive skin...

$50.00 *

Soothing CreamRich care relieves itching and feelings of tension in sensitive skin.

$95.00 *

Gentle Cleansing CreamVery gentle, fragrance-free cleansing cream for sensitive skin.

$25.00 *

OILY/COMBINATION SKIN

What it means: You have shine in T-zone, excess sebum, enlarged pores.
What you need: Mild cleansers, oil-free moisturizers, clarifying toners, mattifying products.

Find products for oily/combination

Refining Cleansing Oil BalmSilky smooth, antioxidant cleansing balm for a more radiant and smoother complexion...

$65.00 *

HY-ÖL Cleanser & Phyto HY-ÖL Booster Balancing SetCleansing set with the award-winning bi-phase cleansing of HY-ÖL Cleanser and...

$70.00 *

Herbal Balancing TonerPore-minimising toner for a balanced, refined complexion.

$55.00 *

Purifying CreamClarifying and balancing care cream for oily, blemish-prone skin.

$77.00 *

Purifying MaskClarifying intensive mask for oily, blemish-prone skin

$34.20 *

instead of: $57.00

BLEMISH-PRONE SKIN

What it means: Breakouts, blackheads, shiny surface.
What you need: Cleansing gels, anti-blemish creams, clarifying masks and spot treatments.

Explore anti-blemish products

Active PurifierAmpoule Serum Concentrate for blemish prone skin.

$35.00 *

Impurity SOS Spot TreatmentConcentrated spot treatment is designed to quickly enhance the appearance of...

$35.00 *

Daily Blemish Control Cleansing GelGentle cleansing gel with especially mild surfactants for cleansing blemished skin...

$45.00 *

Blemish Correcting CreamThis light care cream is formulated to support the daily care of skin prone to...

$95.00 *

Note: Your Skin Type Can Change

Your skin may change with time, stress, or environmental influences. Regularly check your skin and adjust your routine to its current needs.

How do I know my skin type?

Perform a simple home test or use BABOR’s free online skin analysis.

Can my skin type change over time?

Yes. Hormones, climate, and aging can all alter your skin type.

What’s the difference between oily and combination skin?

Oily skin is shiny all over, while combination skin usually has an oily T-zone with dry or normal cheeks.