Before you buy that expensive serum or follow a viral skincare trend, there’s one thing you must know first — your skin type. Understanding your skin is the foundation of a good skincare routine. At Pookie Glow, we believe skincare isn’t one-size-fits-all — it’s personal, like your glow. So let’s decode it together.

Five common skin types

1. Normal: Balanced oil and hydration; few breakouts; barely visible pores; rarely reacts. Keep it simple: hydrate, wear SPF, and go easy on actives.
2. Oily: Shiny T-zone, enlarged pores, breakout‑prone. Choose gel textures, a salicylic cleanser, and never skip moisturizer.
3. Dry: Tight after washing, rough/flaky patches, dullness. Use creamy cleansers and barrier‑repairing moisturizers.
4. Combination: Oily T‑zone, normal/dry elsewhere. Mix gentle cleansers with targeted lightweight vs rich products.
5. Sensitive: Easily irritated; redness or stinging; reactive to products/weather. Patch‑test; go fragrance‑free; avoid alcohol‑heavy formulas.

The Bare‑Face Test

1. Wash with a mild cleanser.
2. Pat dry and wait one hour — no products.
3. Observe: shiny all over (oily); tight/flaky (dry); shiny T‑zone (combo); no big change (normal); itchy/red (sensitive).

Not sure? Pookie Glow helps you track reactions and patterns over time so you can adjust as your skin changes.