Skin Care Tips

Want skin care tips that live up to the hype? Our pros have compiled tried-and-true guides to make sure you’re getting the most out of your skin care routine, covering everything from the best way to apply your products, to knowing when it’s time to kick expired products to the curb.

How is this different from the rest of the skin care advice you find on the web? We combine a deep understanding of skin physiology + the latest ingredient research to bring you science-backed solutions that work in real life. Consider this your hub to arm yourself with the tools to achieve your best skin and check back often as we continually update this page with new research and information.

Healthy Skin Tips Start With Identifying Your Skin Type

Close-up shot of three dropper dispensers of Paula's Choice skin care boostersBefore all else, it’s helpful to identify your skin type. This lays the foundation for all the other tips that follow.

For example, once you know your skin type, you can use our cheat sheet below to determine the kinds of textures that will best suit your skin’s needs:

  • If you have oily skin, lightweight serums, liquids, or gel textures work great without the risk of clogging pores or making your skin feel greasy.
  • If you have dry skin, rich lotions, dense creams, or velvety-feeling serums are optimal for maximizing hydration.
  • For combination skin, you can pick textures that fall somewhere in the middle, like a lightweight lotion or milky serum. Alternatively, you can use separate products to address the dry vs. oily areas individually. (Dry areas would get more emollient formulas, whereas oily areas would utilize the products with lighter weight textures.)
  • What about normal or “neutral” skin? You’re lucky—your skin is compatible with most any texture, so pick based on your personal preference.

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