What Skincare Products Should I Use?

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You deserve healthy, glowing skin—but with so many different skincare products available, how do you know where to start? Whether you’re looking for smoother skin, you’re dealing with dry or sensitive skin, or you’ve got different needs entirely, we’ve got your back! Take this 8-question quiz to figure out what essential ingredients are missing from your skincare routine.

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Questions Overview

1. What do you most want your skincare products to help you with?
  1. Anti-aging, wrinkles, and/or sagging skin
  2. Acne
  3. Skin discoloration, uneven skin tone, or brown spots
  4. Red or sensitive skin
2. How would you describe your skin typically?
  1. Dry
  2. Oily
  3. Combination skin
  4. Normal
3. Which descriptor best matches your skin?
  1. It’s pretty slick, and my pores are on the larger side.
  2. It’s tight, rough to the touch, and maybe somewhat flaky.
  3. It’s not slick, flaky, or rough.
  4. It’s slick and oily in some places, and rough and flaky in others.
4. How sensitive is your skin? Do you worry about applying new products because you’re not sure how your skin might react?
  1. Yes, constantly! My skin gets red or itchy or breaks out at the slightest touch.
  2. Sort of—certain products might irritate my skin, but it’s usually nothing big.
  3. Rarely—my skin tolerates most products pretty well.
  4. No, my skin isn’t sensitive at all.
5. Do you struggle with keeping your skin properly moisturized?
  1. Yes, my skin is super dry, and/or I never use moisturizer.
  2. Somewhat—I fall behind on moisturizing some days, or my skin is just naturally kind of dry.
  3. Not really. I try to keep up with a regular moisturizing routine and/or my skin is naturally pretty hydrated.
  4. No, my skin is always super hydrated.
6. How often do you experience skin breakouts?
  1. Never, or rarely.
  2. Now and then (say, a couple of times a month).
  3. Sometimes (maybe 3-5 times a month).
  4. Frequently (every day, or a few times a week).
7. Do you ever struggle with melasma or hyperpigmentation (dark spots)?
  1. Yes, my skin is pretty noticeably discolored.
  2. Somewhat—my skin tone could be more uniform.
  3. Not really. My skin tone isn’t totally even, but it’s not a big deal.
  4. Not at all—my skin tone is pretty even.
8. Do you spend a lot of time in the sun?
  1. Yes, I love being outside and feeling that rejuvenating sunshine!
  2. Sure, I like some sun now and again, as long as it’s not too hot.
  3. Eh, I step outside once in a while for the fresh air, but I’m more of a homebody.
  4. Hate it! Catch me watching TV in my dimly lit apartment while everyone else is sunning at the beach.

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Assessing Your Skincare Needs

According to dermatologists, your baseline skincare routine should involve a gentle face cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen—but which products you choose will depend on your skin type and particular needs, and you may benefit from additional products.

With so many products on the market, it can be super overwhelming to figure out which ones you should buy—especially if you don’t want to break the bank. But understanding which ingredients will be most beneficial to you based on your needs can help you choose your products wisely and confidently.

You might think a 10-or-more-step routine will give you the healthiest skin, but the truth is, you likely only need a few products to establish an effective skincare routine—in fact, less is really more! The best news of all? It might feel like you need to spend top-dollar on the most elite products, but you can actually find most of your skincare products at the drugstore for a fraction of the price—and yes, according to the experts, they’re typically just as effective as what you’d find in a high-end boutique.

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