Most people should be using a cleanser, a toner, and a moisturiser day (with SPF) and night (a creamier, richer one). For some of you, you'll be sprinkling some serums in there, too – antioxidants for day and retinol while you sleep. Keep reading for the best skincare routine for every skin type.

Normal Skin

Your skin can be classified as normal if it isn’t particularly oily or dry, and if anti-aging, acne, and sensitivity aren’t concerns on your radar – in other words, the skin type all of us wish we had. This is the best skincare routine for normal skin.

A.M.

Cleanser

Toner

Moisturiser with SPF

P.M.

Cleanser

Toner

Antioxidant serum

Moisturiser

Weekly

Glycolic acid serum

Dry skin

The best skincare routine for dry skin typically contains products that keep skin hydrated.

A.M.

Cleansing lotion

Toner

Antioxidant serum

Moisturiser with SPF

P.M.

Cleansing lotion

Toner

Retinol serum

Eye cream

Hydrating moisturiser

Weekly

At-home peel

Face oil 

Oily skin

The skincare routine for oily skin contains ingredients that help control excess oil production.

A.M.

Cleansing gel

Toner

Antioxidant serum

Zinc oxide sunscreen

P.M.

Cleansing gel

Toner

AHA/BHA serum

Retinol serum

Oil-free moisturiser

Weekly

Clay mask

Face oil

Combination skin

The skincare routine for combination skin contains ingredients that treat a wide range of skin concerns.

A.M.

Cleansing gel

Toner

Lightweight moisturiser

Zinc oxide sunscreen

P.M.

Cleansing gel

Toner

AHA/BHA serum

Retinol serum

Lightweight moisturiser

Weekly

Clay mask

Face oil

Sensitive skin

The skincare routine for sensitive skin needs to be nonirritating.

A.M.

Cleansing lotion

Alcohol-free toner

Scent-free moisturiser

Zinc oxide sunscreen

P.M.

Cleansing lotion

Alcohol-free toner

Scent-free moisturiser

Weekly

Gel mask

Lactic acid serum