Combination Skin Routine and Products

Best Combination Skin Routine and Products

What is the best skin care routine for combination skin? What products are best for combination skin? There is not a true combination skin type so that question is unanswerable!

However, since Clinique came out with the 4 skin types in 1968, they used the terminology dry combination skin and oily combination skin and it stuck. The term “combination skin” drives dermatologists crazy because it is a misnomer and confuses you and makes you buy the wrong skin care products.

The best skin care products and combination skin routine depends upon the climate the person is in and what their Baumann Skin Type® is.

To understand why combination skin is not a real skin type- click here.

Just in case you are not convinced, keep reading to learn what combination skin routine is best.

What is The Best Skin Care Routine For Combination Skin?

There is really not a true combination skin type. People who believe they have combination skin either have a skin type that changes seasonally, or they are oily in the center of the face and should follow an oily skin care routine that includes a light moisturizer.

The am and pm skin care routine for combination skin is as follows:

Step 1- Gentle cleanser

Step 2- Eye cream to treat any eye issues

Step 3- acne, rosacea, melasma, eczema or psoriasis treatment if applicable

Step 4- Light Moisturizer

Step 5- Noncomedogenic sunscreen

Step 1- Gentle cleanser

Step 2- Eye cream to treat any eye issues

Step 3- acne, rosacea, melasma, eczema or psoriasis treatment if applicable

Step 4- Light Moisturizer

Step 5- Retinoid

These are only general recommendations because all of the barriers to skin health must be taken into account when designing a personalized skin care regimen. Saying you have “combination skin” is not enough information to give you great advice on skin care for combination skin.

Normal skin is also not a true skin type. Click here to learn about normal skin

best combination skin moisturizers

The Best Moisturizer for Your Combination Skin Routine

The best moisturizer for combination skin depends upon which type of combination skin you have.

Click here to see the meaning of combination skin and what the 2 types are.

In the Baumann Skin Typing System used by dermatologists to prescribe skin care routines, the skin care routine is designed to match the sebum secretion levels of the skin and the status of the skin barrier.

So there are two scenarios in combination skin that require a moisturizer.

Oiliness in the T-Zone

Changing Skin Type

The Best Moisturizer for Oily T -Zones

The combination skin routine for oily t-zones should contain lighter moisturizers. They should not contain comedogenic ingredients.

This is because the oily t-zone combination skin types are more likely to get clogged pores.

If you have an oily t-zone, here is our advice on moisturizers:

consider hyaluronic acid, glycerin and other humectant moisturizers

avoid oils

limit the amount of fatty alcohol

avoid occlusive moisturizers

Barrier repair moisturizers are not necessary for combination or oily skin types. The best types of moisturizers for combination skin types are humectant moisturizers.

Why do combination skin types with an oily T -zone not need a barrier repair moisturizer?

Sebum (oil) is a very good occlusive moisturizer that coats the skin and functions as a skin barrier to hold water into the skin. The act of applying your skincare products and sunscreens will move your sebum from your central T-zone to the sides of your face where it will provide natural barrier protection. So you do not need a barrier repair moisturizer in a combination skin routine.

How to apply moisturizer in my combination skin routine?

If you have an oily T-zone- apply the light humectant moisturizer centrally and spread to the drier areas of the face to move the sebum along with the moisturizer.

The Best Moisturizer for Changing Skin Types

If you have combination skin that changes from dry skin in winter to oily skin in summer, You need to change your moisturizer seasonally. How to know if your skin is dry or oily? Click here.

How to do this?

Retake the quiz when seasons change and we will tell you which moisturizers to use in your combination skin routine for that season.

The Best Cleanser For Combination Skin

Your combination skin routine for the “Oiliness in the T-Zone” type of combination skin will often have 2 different cleansers.

The best cleansers for combination skin types are foaming cleansers, which remove oil from the T-zone skin, and salicylic acid cleansers which help keep the pores small and clean. Skin that is oily in the T-zone and dry on the cheeks will not be able to tolerate a salicylic acid cleanser two times a day. For this reason, you will see two different cleansers in your personalized skincare routine for “combination skin”. Once you take the quiz, we will tell you which cleansers are best for your combination skin routine.

Foaming cleansers that we recommend for your combination skin:

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser for Oily Skin

$16.99

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cream Cleanser

$7.99

Out of Stock

Murad Refreshing Cleanser

$42.00

Out of Stock

Obagi CLENZIderm M.D. Daily Care Foaming Cleanser

$49.00

Add to Cart

Bioderma Sensibio Foaming Gel Cleanser

$7.19

Add to Cart

Biopelle Tensage Gentle Gel Cleanser

$33.00

Out of Stock

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin

$5.49

Out of Stock

DefenAge 1-Step Multi-Cleanse

$44.00

Add to Cart

EltaMD Foaming Facial Cleanser

$18.00

Add to Cart

Filorga Foam Cleanser Fash Wash and Makeup Remover

$34.00

Out of Stock

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser for Oily Skin

$16.99

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cream Cleanser

$7.99

Out of Stock

Murad Refreshing Cleanser

$42.00

Out of Stock

Obagi CLENZIderm M.D. Daily Care Foaming Cleanser

$49.00

Add to Cart

Bioderma Sensibio Foaming Gel Cleanser

$7.19

Add to Cart

Biopelle Tensage Gentle Gel Cleanser

$33.00

Out of Stock

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin

$5.49

Out of Stock

DefenAge 1-Step Multi-Cleanse

$44.00

Add to Cart

EltaMD Foaming Facial Cleanser

$18.00

Add to Cart

Filorga Foam Cleanser Fash Wash and Makeup Remover

$34.00

Out of Stock

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser for Oily Skin

$16.99

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cream Cleanser

$7.99

Out of Stock

Murad Refreshing Cleanser

$42.00

Out of Stock

Obagi CLENZIderm M.D. Daily Care Foaming Cleanser

$49.00

Add to Cart

Bioderma Sensibio Foaming Gel Cleanser

$7.19

Add to Cart

Biopelle Tensage Gentle Gel Cleanser

$33.00

Out of Stock

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin

$5.49

Out of Stock

DefenAge 1-Step Multi-Cleanse

$44.00

Add to Cart

EltaMD Foaming Facial Cleanser

$18.00

Add to Cart

Filorga Foam Cleanser Fash Wash and Makeup Remover

$34.00

Out of Stock

Combination Skin Routine for Acne

If you have combination skin and acne, you will find that it is more difficult to tolerate your acne treatments if you are not using the best cleanser and moisturizer in your combination skin routine.

Acne medications include benzoyl peroxide, retinoids and salicylic acid can dry the skin- especially in winter. If you have acne, you need to treat the underlying causes. Usually low pH cleansers are a good choice for combination skin types with acne, but your acne skin care routine may need to be adjusted in winter.

Take the skin type quiz and follow the skin care guide instructions exactly. The cleanser and moisturizer recommended in your regimen is based on whether your skin is producing an adequate amount of sebum.

azelaic acid and retinol

Combination Skin Routine For Anti-Aging

Anti-aging products such as retinoids, hydroxyacids, defensins, exosomes, growth factors and hyaluronic acid can be ideal for combination skin. However, there are many things to consider when deciding upon the best skin care routine for combination skin types. The anti-aging products you choose for your combination skin routine should treat the issues that are causing your skin to age which depends upon your habits, age, and general health condition.

Best Facial To Get In Addition To A Combination Skin Routine

Find an aesthetician or medical provider that can design a personalized facial for you based on your Baumann Skin Type.

They can also give you customized advice on your combination skin routine and tell you what products are best for your skin’s concerns.

Best skin care product order in a combination skin routine

The order that you apply the products is also critical to have the best skin benefits. You really need to take the skin type quiz so that all 4 barriers to skin health can be taken into account when choosing the best antiaging skin care products for your combination skin type.

DQH Knowledge drop: In your 20s, your skin cell turnover decreases. (Cell turnover is a key component in keeping your skin youthful.) You know what else slows down? Your collagen production. Starting in your 20s, collagen decreases by about 1 percent per year. Should you want to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, start by eliminating behaviors that contribute to premature aging. “If it’s bad for you, it’s bad for your skin,” says dermatologist Michel Somenek. “Cigarette smoking reduces blood flow to the skin and causes premature wrinkling and a dull skin texture. Making the repeated pursed motion to inhale can also cause smoker’s lines. Alcohol and recreational drugs are toxins for the skin that damage its cellular structure and DNA,” Somenek tells us. “The faster you eliminate vices while you are young, the better chance your skin and body have to recuperate.” Also, adopting an anti-aging routine in your 20s is key. After all, the best offense is a good defense. We spoke to Somenek and experts Joshua Ross and Audrey Kunin to find out more. Keep reading for the best anti-aging products for your 20s, according to skincare professionals. Sunscreen “We all know that the sun is the number one cause of skin aging and starting the prevention in your 20s is very important,” Ross says. “The majority of your sun damage won’t start to appear until you’re in your 30s, so don’t wait until you see it surface or you’ll be behind the curve. Stay ahead of it with a good-quality zinc-based sunscreen worn daily.” Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen An invisible sunscreen with SPF 30, plus botanical extracts meant to protect skin with tons of antioxidants. Bonus: It’s clean and fine to use under makeup. Bareminerals Complexion Rescue™ Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Although we recommend you use your SPF and moisturizer separately, we also understand moments when you don’t have time or energy for that extra step. For those times, this bareMinerals moisturizer is a great thing to have on hand. Vitamin C Serum “A great introduction to anti-aging is to start with a vitamin C serum in your morning skincare routine,” Ross says. “It’s a powerful antioxidant that will neutralize free radicals and brighten the skin.” He adds that it’s a great way to counteract the effects of the sun’s harmful rays, which, as previously mentioned, are among the biggest causes of premature aging. Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum The Drunk Elephant C-Firma is a lightweight serum that promises to give skin a glow by combining the brightening powers of vitamin C with ferulic acid, l-ascorbic acid, and vitamin E. The included sodium hyaluronate is meant to replace hydration loss, so you shouldn’t have to deal with any irritation. Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum This potent serum is jam-packed with vitamin C (15 percent, to be exact), which means it’s a potential superstar at both brightening skin and dousing it in antioxidants. Peptides Using peptides on your skin has many benefits, says Somenek. “The skin barrier is what defends the body against pollution, UV rays, bacteria, and toxins. It can be damaged by several everyday factors. Using topical peptides aids in building a stronger barrier,” he says. “Peptides comprise elastic fibers, which are a type of protein. These fibers help to make skin appear taut and firm. Peptides can also help repair damaged skin, relieve inflammation, and even out skin tone. Some peptides can kill acne-causing bacteria that is common in 20-somethings.” Kunin agrees, saying, “Peptides are an excellent entry point for supporting collagen.” She recommends looking for face and eye treatments that contain these collagen-boosting powerhouses. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream This Charlotte Tilbury super-emollient eye cream has a base of coconut oil and shea butter (read: it’s incredibly hydrating). Botanicals plus peptides are meant to help reduce dark circles and boost collagen, respectively. This creamy moisturizer serves up potent collagen-boosting peptides and pycnogenol, and antioxidant-rich vitamin C. “Instead of sitting on top of the skin, peptides penetrate the outer layer so they go deep. The ‘signals’ they send tell the cells to produce elastin and collagen, which are needed for youthful-looking skin,” explains Somenek. At-Home Peel Pads Remember that skin cell turnover fiasco we talked about earlier? One way to help support it is by exfoliating. “Exfoliation is important to help keep skin fresh and luminous,” Kunin says. She recommends using at-home peel pads as an easy and effective way to exfoliate. “The goal in your 20s is to fight the slowing pace of cell turnover. It is wise to use products that gently exfoliate, yet still remove oil and other impurities. Products that have Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) are a good choice.” According to Somenek, you should only exfoliate two to three times a week. “People of all ages are guilty of over-exfoliating and that can be too much of a good thing,” he says. Dermadoctor Kakadu C Intensive Vitamin C Peel Pad A few swipes of this Derma Doctor powerful peel pad promise to leave your skin glowing and smooth, thanks to the seven (yes, seven) types of chemical exfoliants, including AHA and BHA. It also contains vitamin C via Kakadu plum extract for added brightening and antioxidant protection. KEY INGREDIENTS Kakadu plum extract is sourced from the Kakadu plum, a fruit grown in northern Australia. It contains vitamin C, which restores the skin’s natural barrier, increases collagen production, and soothes irritation. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads These are the gold standard of peel pads, with a cult following and over 900 five-star reviews on Sephora. They’re easy to use and contain a blend of anti-aging exfoliating acids. Emollient Night Cream “In your 20s, you need to start upping the hydration in your skincare routine. You may have been cautious of over-moisturizing because of acne in your teens, but as you enter your 20s, your skin transitions and becomes drier,” Ross says. “I recommend an emollient night cream added into your evening skincare regimen.” “Twenty-somethings need to make sure that they are not using creams that will clog their pores and cause excess oil production,” says Somenek. Opt for non-comedogenic products. Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream One great choice is the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, which is a non-comedogenic night cream that leaves skin soft and glowy. It combines the moisturizing powers of ceramides and hyaluronic acid. RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Creme “The best night cream ingredients contain retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and/or salicylic acid or hyaluronic acid. The goal is to moisturize, yet remove excess oil,” says Somenek. This Roc Retinol Correxion cream fits the bill as it contains both hyaluronic acid and retinol so it promises to moisturize while also being non-comedogenic.

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