Combination skin – if you aren’t a skincare sleuth, this term probably confuses you. So, let’s back up a little. Combination skin has characteristics of both oily and dry skin, which makes caring for it a little overwhelming. Luckily, this is where we come into the picture. Think of this blog as a masterclass in everything related to combination skin. We help you with the signs of the combination skin type and bring you the best skincare products for combination skin.
Understanding Combination Skin Better
If you have an oily T-zone, forehead and chin while the cheeks stay relatively dry – you most likely have combination skin. Moreover, keep an eye out for these signs.
1. Enlarged pores: The excess spilling of sebum leads to enlarged pores on the T-zone, forehead, and chin.
2. Frequent blackheads and whiteheads: The never-ending oil slick attracts dirt, grime, and other impurities, resulting in buildup. When this unwanted buildup clogs pores (and is aggravated), it leads to the formation of whiteheads and blackheads.
3. Breakouts and zits: Acne occurs when harmful bacteria proliferate in blocked pores. This is why it’s important to address buildup immediately.
What Are The Best Ingredients For Combination Skin?
The right pick of actives can transform your skincare journey. For the combination skin type, seek ingredients that regulate sebum production while ensuring multi-level hydration.
1. Salicylic Acid: This meticulous exfoliant is a must-have for combination skin folks. It cuts excess sebum, removes grime, and soothes inflammation, administering a healthy skin microbiome.
2. Hyaluronic Acid: To uphold the dry parts of combination skin, you need sustained hydration. This is why we recommend Hyaluronic Acid. For those unaware, HA is a powerful humectant that binds water molecules to the skin for its soft, radiant appearance.
3. Niacinamide: The skincare workhorse works on multiple fronts for combination skin. It adroitly blots excess oil and prevents clogged pores while persevering hydration. Moreover, Niacinamide possesses anti-inflammatory properties that help alleviate redness, rashes, hives and more.
4. Lactic Acid: Lactic Acid exfoliates the skin, reducing the appearance of pores, whiteheads, and blackheads. Additionally, the Alpha Hydroxy Acid derivative helps bind moisture molecules to the skin, ensuring its soft, supple appearance.
4. Squalane: The understated ingredient mimics the natural oils of your skin, ensuring long-lasting moisturization. The best part? Squalane, although an oil, is non-comedogenic and can be used for oily parts of your skin.
The Best Routine For Combination Skin
Now that you’re well-versed in the best ingredients for combination skin, let’s tailor an everyday AM/PM routine. Scroll ahead to attain your skincare goals with the best Foxtale products –
1. Cleansing: Cleansing removes dirt, grime, and excess sebum from the pores, ensuring a balanced microbiome. It helps in better absorption of the serums and treatments that follow. For combination skin, we recommend Foxtale’s Acne Control Face Wash. The formula’s hero ingredient, Salicylic Acid, cuts sebum, alleviates acne, and soothes inflammation. Moreover, Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide in the cleanser ensure sustained hydration, making it perfect for combination skin.
Key Selling Points
1. The best face wash for pimples removes excess shine from your T-zone, forehead, and chin without making the skin feel stripped. Folks with combination skin – the cleanser is a must-have for your vanity.
2. Packed with Alpha-Bisabolol, Niacinamide, and Hyaluronic Acid, the efficacious cleanser helps offset episodes of inflammation.
How To Use: Use a coin-sized amount of the cleanser and gently scrub your skin for 30 seconds. Once through, use cold or lukewarm water for a double cleanse.
2. Treatment: Use a result-oriented formulation to address your skin’s underlying concerns. For combination skin, we recommend Foxtale’s Niacinamide Serum. We know that Niacinamide cuts sebum and unclogs pores while intensely hydrating the skin. Moreover, our innovative formula doubles as a primer – blurring pores and cloaking blemishes while ensuring a matte effect for the skin.
Key Selling Point
1. Topical application of Niacinamide Serum administers oil free radiance for the skin. It is the perfect formulation for improving your makeup’s longevity.
2. Niacinamide and Olive Leaf Extract reduce inflammation and other episodes of flare ups.
How To Use: Take a few pumps of Foxtale’s Niacinamide Serum and dab it on your skin. Always apply serum on a thoroughly cleansed.
3. Masking – Bonus Step
If you want to rejuvenate your skin, we recommend a masking ritual now and then. Foxtale’s Overnight Glow Mask bids farewell to several combination skin woes. Infused with Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, and Mandelic Acid, the formula dissolves buildup for a renewed glow overnight. It helps retexturize your skin by reducing enlarged pores, whiteheads, and small bumps. The best part? Vitamin E, on the ingredient list, preserves skin hydration for prolonged periods.
Key Selling Point:
1. The efficacious formula starts working in 30 seconds, ensuring visible results overnight.
2. Loved by skincare experts and consumers, Foxtale’s OGM bestows a long-lasting, salon-like glow on the skin.
How To Use: Slather 2 to 3 pumps of the Overnight Glow Mask and leave it overnight. Ensure to follow it up with a moisturizer.
4. Moisturization: Yes, moisturization is crucial for the combination skin type too. A potent formula helps revive the dry, rough patches on the skin without adding oil or clogging pores. Luckily, Foxtale carries a brilliant offering that checks all of these boxes. Try the Oil Free Moisturizer only at INR 395. This Niacinamide-infused formula soaks excess oil, soothes inflammation and prevents clogged pores. Moreover, Hyaluronic Acid and Marine Extract ensure sustained hydration to the skin.
Key Selling Point:
1. If your skin has been looking dull or beat lately, this product should be on your radar. Niacinamide in the formula regulates sebum production while ensuring a brightening effect for the skin.
How To Use: Take a generous amount of the Oil Free Moisturizer and massage it on your skin. Don’t forget to moisturize your neck, ears and décolletage area.
5. Sun Protection: A skincare routine is incomplete without SPF. This formula shields the skin against harmful UV radiation, preventing burns, tanning, pigmentation, and photoaging. For combination skin, we recommend Foxtale’s Ultramatte Sunscreen. Available in 3 hues, this featherlight formula ensures formidable sun protection while blurring pores and blemishes.
Key Selling Points:
1. Crafted for oily/combination skin types, this sunscreen zaps sebum from the skin.
2. The innovative sunscreen formula is water-resistant – it doesn’t run with sweat or rain.
3. An efficacious multitasker, the sunscreen also doubles as a primer. Use it to create a smooth canvas with an ultra-matte finish. Results? A high-powered glam avatar that turns many heads.
How To Use: Take two fingers’ worth of the Ultramatte Sunscreen and apply it on your skin.
