Best Combination Skin Care Products

Taking care of combination skin can be a little tricky. You need to pick products that do away with the shine on your T-zone while hydrating the rest of your skin. Fortunately, Foxtale’s exemplary range of combination skin products help realize this balance.

Take a more holistic approach to your skin’s health and healing with Foxtale. We bring you a morning/nighttime routine with the best products for combination skin. But before we get to the cheatsheet, let’s understand the combination skin type.

How To Identify Combination Skin?

If you are confused whether your skin type is combination, we got you. Here are some factors to help you determine the same -

Excess shine: Folks with combination skin may experience a never-ending shine on the T-zone, forehead and chin.

Clogged or enlarged pores: We know that oily skin attracts more dirt, grime, and impurities throughout the day. This leads to unwanted buildup which may clog pores and make them look massive. So, if you observe enlarged pores on the T-zone, forehead and other oily areas, your skin type is probably combination.

Blackheads or whiteheads: When oil, gunk, and Keratin clog the pores, it leads to the formation of whiteheads or blackheads. If you have combination skin, you might notice signs of non-inflammatory acne, especially on the T-zone, forehead, chin and other oily areas.

Frequent breakouts: Bacteria might thrive in clogged pores, leading to breakouts and inflammation. The zit or two you get on your chin or forehead could be a sign of combination skin.

Dry patches and spots: People with combination experience oiliness on the T-zone, forehead and chin while their cheeks stay relatively dry.

Uncomfortable tightness after cleansing: If your cheeks become uncomfortably tight right after cleansing, your skin type is combination.

Dryness around transitional weather: If you are experiencing extreme dryness and aggressive oiliness on the T-zone (chin and forehead) during the transitional season – your skin type is combination.

What Should I Look For In Combination Skin Products ?

Looking for the best skincare products for combination skin? Here are some factors to bear in mind before shopping

Oil control: Since combination skin has the characteristics of oily skin, you need to seek products that blot all the excess sebum.

Intense hydration: To rejuvenate the combination skin type, you also need hydrating products. For those unaware, hydrating products carry humectants that bind water molecules to the skin. Hydration also plays an important role in regulating sebum production. Talk about a win-win.

Gentle formulas: Ensure that your skincare products for combination skin are mild and gentle. Steer clear of cleansers that aggravate or irritate your skin.

Non-comedogenic solutions: We know that an oil slick is more prone to attract dirt, grime and impurities throughout the day. This leads to unwanted buildup on the dermis which may clog pores. To avoid this concern, look for non-comedogenic formulas.

Soothing and calm effect: We know that combination skin is prone to acne. This is why we recommend soothing products that help offset accidental inflammation or irritation.

What Are The Best Ingredients For Combination Skin

If you want to create a result-oriented skincare for combination skin, here are some effective active ingredients to consider.

Salicylic Acid: A type of BHA (or Beta Hydroxy Acid), Salicylic Acid is the perfect match for the combination skin type. It cuts excess sebum, unclogs pores, and reduces acne. Moreover, Salicylic Acid has non-inflammatory properties that help alleviate redness.

Our recommendation: Foxtale’s Acne Control Cleanser, AHA BHA Exfoliating Serum

Niacinamide: Niacinamide is a Godsend for people with combination skin. It blots the excess shine from your T-zone, forehead, and chin while maintaining hydration for the rest of the face. Niacinamide also possesses anti-inflammatory properties that reduce rashes, redness and irritation on the skin.

Our recommendation: Foxtale’s Niacinamide Serum

Lactic Acid: Another ingredient that works wonders for the combination skin type is Lactic Acid. It is a gentle exfoliant that helps shed dead cells and debris while deeply hydrating the skin. Moreover, Lactic Acid also has antioxidant properties that shield the skin from free radicals and pollutants.

Our recommendation: Foxtale’s Overnight Glow Mask

Hyaluronic Acid: Hyaluronic Acid is a hero humectant that improves your skin’s capacity to hold moisture. You can add it to your daily regimen for soft, supple and radiant skin. HA also softens ageing lines and helps curb inflammation (or redness) on the skin.

Our recommendation: Foxtale’s Hydrating Face Wash, Foxtale’s Daily Hydrating Serum

How To Moisturize Combination Skin?

Moisturizing combination skin can be slightly tricky. It requires striking a healthy balance between oil control and hydration. Luckily, all of Foxtale’s products take a holistic approach to skin health. Here are two options that deliver instantaneous results.

If your skin is oilier than it is dry, try Foxtale Oil Free Moisturizer

This lightweight formula has been created for folks with oily, combination, and acne-prone skin. It contains Niacinamide that blots sebum and prevents clogged pores while ensuring a brightening effect for the skin. Moreover, the moisturizer contains Hyaluronic Acid and Marine Extract that ensure sustained hydration for the skin. We love how the gel-based moisturizer doesn’t feel greasy or icky on application.

If your skin is mostly dry, try our Hydrating Moisturizer

Our Hydrating Moisturizer is a dream come true for people struggling with dryness, flakiness or scaly texture. It contains Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer and Olive Oil Extract that replenish your skin’s moisture bank. Additionally, Ceramide in the formula helps double down on this hydration by preventing TEWL or transepidermal water loss. The innovative cream makes your skin smooth in 5 uses! You can use it in your AM routine to shield the skin against aggressors, free radicals, and pollutants.

Best Skincare Routine For Combination Skin

Daily Hydrating Serum: Double down on efforts for hydration with our Daily Hydrating Serum. The formulation is packed with 6 hydration boosters that fade signs of ageing while plumping up your skin.

Masking Ritual: If your T-zone/forehead gets too greasy, try the Purify & Glow Cleanser + Mask weekly. Formulated with French Pink and Kaolin Clay, this mask soaks any excess sebum and decongests pores while brightening your complexion. It is also power-packed with hydrators – making it the perfect fit for combination skin.

Moisturize: Our Hydrating Moisturizer with Ceramides ensures 24-hour long hydration. It helps smoothen uneven texture and is the perfect fit for people with combination skin.

Sunscreen: No matter the skin type, sunscreen is non-negotiable in your skincare routine. Foxtale SPF 50 Tinted Sunscreen cloaks uneven texture, blemishes, and pores while curbing sebum production. The formula’s mousse-like texture ensures a priming finish and is the perfect precursor to your makeup base.

Some Tips and Tricks For Maintaining Combination Skin

Here are some additional tips and tricks for maintaining combination skin-

1. Stay hydrated: Since combination skin has properties of both oily and dry skin, one must focus on hydration. Here are some tips for ensuring prolonged skin hydration

-Never skip moisturizer

-Don’t be stingy with SPF

-Use gentle formulas

-Stay away from products with alcohol and Sulfates

2. Use blotting paper: Don’t use a towel to wipe away the shine from your face. Use a blotting paper instead. It works like magic, making you look flawless in a minute.

3. Never pop a pimple: We know that acne is common on combination skin. We recommend never popping these bumps or eruptions. This can push the bacteria deeper into the skin, further aggravating acne.

4. Exfoliate regularly: Regular exfoliation is important for folks with combination skin. It helps dissolve the buildup on the T-zone, forehead and chin. This additional step in your skincare prevents blackheads, whiteheads, and acne.