Combination skin can be tricky, because it means you have both dry and oily skin on your face. Typically, the oily areas are usually around the T-Zone and the drier areas are on the cheeks and forehead. "Combination skin types should focus on minimizing oil production to keep breakouts in check," Darden says.
Step 1: Cleanse
Combination skin types need a cleanser that will fight acne, but the formula can't be too drying. Try the Ole Henriksen Pore-Balance Facial Sauna Scrub ($22), a cleanser formulated for combo skin types that contains AHAs to reduce excess oil and unclog pores, without stripping skin.
Step 2: Treat
After cleansing away excess oil and dirt from the skin's surface, you want to replenish moisture into your skin. "Shani Darden Skin Care Sake Toning Essence ($59) has Sebocytine and niacinamide, which can help to balance oil production and minimize the appearance of pores for more clear, glowing skin," Darden says.
Step 3: Moisturize
"Like oily skin types, focus on hydrating the skin without the use of oils by using a lightweight moisturizer," Darden says. The Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb Hydrating Moisturizer ($40) is a gel-cream formula that will coat your skin in a burst of hydration without feeling heavy or congesting pores.
