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Skin care for your face for different skin types

Different skin types, different needs. That’s why we’ve got a wide selection of face care so that you can find the right products for your skin and feel hydrated, balanced, and confident. Let’s go through some different skin types and what products could suit them best.

• Dry skin: Often benefits from nourishing, rich products with loads of hydrating ingredients. Look for a moisturiser for dry skin, hydrating serums and gentle cleansers that clean without drying out. If you experience lip dryness or eyelid dryness, opt for products with soothing and replenishing ingredients. Discover Lumene Nordic Hydra Lähde Aqua Serum and Lumene Nordic Hydra Intense Hydration Night Cream, a great combination of products for dry skin with hyaluronic acid. COSRX 5 PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Vital Hydrating Hydrogel Mask is also a great option if you’re looking for a super hydrating face mask.
• Sensitive skin: Requires gentle but effective face care. Look for products specifically made for sensitive skin, and without fragrance if possible. Hydrating toners, soothing serums, and nourishing face moisturisers can help support your skin and reduce the feeling of dryness.
• Oily skin: Typically benefits from lightweight formulas that help balance excess oil without drying out the skin completely. Look for moisturisers and serums specially made for oily skin, often gel based formulas work good. An exfoliating cleanser and toner can help keep pores clear. Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel is a great gel face cream for oily skin, and COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser is a good option for cleanser, also suitable for sensitive skin.
• Combination skin: Often has both oily and dry areas. Perhaps your nose and forehead gets oily, while the rest of your skin is dry? Then you know you have combination skin. For this skin type, lightweight serums and hydrating toners can help maintin hydration while balancing oil-prone areas. Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner is a great toner option for both combination and sensitive skin, and Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum can help balance combination skin.
• Mature skin: Can benefit from products that have hydrating and brightening ingredients. Anua Heartleaf 70 Intense Calming Cream is a great moisturising and soothing cream, HIDEHERE Hyaluronic Eye Cream with hyaluronic acid gives intense moisture and reduces the appearance of fine lines, and Nivea Luminous630 Skin Glow Instant Glow Serum brightens and evens out the skin, also great for pigmentation spots.

Active ingredients that target different skin care needs

Understanding the different skin care ingredients can make it easier to create the best skin care routine for you. Here are some common skin care ingredients that you may have heard about, and their unique properties.

• Hyaluronic acid: Binds and retains moisture to your skin, helping to deeply moisturise and soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Vitamin C: An antioxidant known for its skin brightening properties, often found in glow serums.
• Niacinamide: Strengthens the skin barrier and creates a more even-looking complexion. Can help regulate oil production and minimise pores.
• Retinol: Known to speed up cell turnover and clear out pores. Retinol can help smooth fine line, fade dark spots and prevent acne breakouts. Remember to use sunscreen if retinol is part of your skin care routine.
• AHA and BHA: Are both exfoliating acids that dissolve and remove dead skin cells, giving a brighter, more radiant complexion. AHA is a water-soluble acid that works on the skin’s surface, helping to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin texture. BHA is oil-soluble, allowing it to go deeper into the pores and dissolve excess sebum and impurities, making it particularly effective for blemishes and blackheads. Keep in mind that both AHA and BHA can make your skin more sensitive to the sun, so always use them in combination with sunscreen.
• Ceramides: A family of natural fats that lock in moisture and can help support the skin barrier. Often found in moisturisers and products for sensitive skin.

Whether you're exploring a more advanced skin care routine or are just getting started, choosing ingredients based on your skin's needs can help you achieve the feeling and result you're after.

Step by step guide: face care routine

Having a consistent face care routine can help you get the most out of your skin care products. Here’s one example of a skin care routine, feel free to add on or remove steps depending on your needs and time.

1. Cleanse: Start with using a face wash or cleanser to remove dirt, excess oil and any make-up. Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser is a great gel cleanser and Ida Warg Beauty AHA Cloud Cleanser is a foaming cleanser with AHA that will lightly exfoliate your face while cleansing at the same time. If you wear a heavier make-up look or sunscreen, consider double cleansing to make sure your skin is completely clean.
2. Toner: Use a refreshing toner to get your skin ready for the following steps. A toner gives a fresh feeling after cleansing, and some toners, like TIRTIR Matcha Skin Toner, has balancing and moisturising ingredients that can help calm the skin and even out the skin texture. Lumene Kirkas Radiance Boosting Toner is also a great choice if you’re looking for a glow-boosting, nourishing toner.
3. Serum: Choose a face serum that suits your skin needs. If you’ve got dry skin, opt for a moisture boosting serum like TIRTIR SOS Serum or Lumene Nordic Hydra Lähde Aqua Serum. If you’re looking for evening out your skin tone and balancing redness, Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum or Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha Arbutin are perfect options. Also discover glow-boosting vitamin C serums that brighten your face, like Q+A Vitamin C Brightening Serum.
4. Eye care: If you feel the need, apply eye cream. This can help against dryness and the appearance of dark circles. Lumene Lumo Nordic Bloom Anti-wrinkle & Firm Moisturizing Eye Cream and Lumene Valo Nordic-c Glow Boost Eye Serum are both great options that give moisture as well as brighten.
5. Moisturiser: The final step is to lock in all that moisture from previous step with a face cream or moisturiser. Remember to choose a moisturiser catered for your needs, whether that is dry skin, oily skin or combination skin. NIVEA Q10 Energy Day cream SPF 15 is enriched with SPF 15, and will not only give you a healthy glow but also protect against the sun. Q+A Vitamin C Radiance Face Cream is also a great option where the vitamin c will give extra glow
6. Sunscreen: Finish your routine by applying sunscreen. This step is extra important if you’re using acids or retinol. Explore our dedicated sunscreen category to find your best match.

Frequently asked questions

In what order should your face care products be applied?

A good general rule to follow is to apply your products from lightest to heaviest. Lightweight products like toners and serums should be applied first, followed by richer products such as face creams. This helps each product absorb properly and allows you to get the most out of your skincare routine.

Should you clean your face both in the morning and evening?

When it comes to skin care, whatever works for you is the right thing to do. But as a general rule, it’s good to clean your face both in the morning and in the evening. Cleansing your face in the morning helps remove excess oil and sweat that can build up overnight, while evening cleansing removes your make-up, sunscreen, dirt and pollution.

How long does it take to see results from your face care routine?

This depends on what kind of results you’re after and what kind of products you use. Some hydrating and glow-boosting products can provide visible results immediately. A vitamin C serum for example, can give your skin extra glow right away. But if you’re targeting dark spots, fine lines or visible pores – it may often require patience and regular use over several weeks.

If you have ongoing skin issues, severe irritation or concerns about your skin's health, we recommend seeking advice from a healthcare professional or dermatologist.