GROUPON GUIDE

The Best Skincare Products for Your Face

28 Jun 2018

Every type of skin requires its own personalised skincare routine. With the right arsenal of ingredients, each product should make your skin look and feel soft, smooth, and elastic. Let this handy guide help pick out your next bottle of cleanser and pot of moisturiser, all tailoured to your skin's specific needs.

Cleansing

SKIN TYPE	KIND OF CLEANSER	TOP INGREDIENTS
Sensitive or acne-prone	Liquid or oil	Natural ingredients like aloe vera or argan oil to prevent irritation
Dry, flaky, uneven	Wash and exfoliant	Shea butter or other hydrating products and exfoliants to get rid of dry skin
Oily	Foam or clay	Ingredients that have oil-absorbing properties like charcoal for deep cleaning
Combination	Micellar water	Glycerin, which hydrates and washes away makeup and dirt
Mature	Cleansing balm or rich cream	Anti-aging properties like vitamin C and nourishing elements

Moisturizing

SKIN TYPE	KIND OF MOISTURIZER	TOP INGREDIENTS
Sensitive or acne-prone	Lotion or balm	Products labeled "non-comedogenic" to prevent pore clogging
Dry, flaky, uneven	Ointment or cream	Oils for ultimate, non-greasy hydration and nourishment
Oily	Gel	Ingredients with high water content for hydration without clogging pores
Combination	Lotion and oil	A thick moisturizer and a water-based oil for two formulas that treat dryness and oiliness
Mature	Cream or serum	Anything with the compound retinol, which promotes skin renewal and collagen production

Toning

SKIN TYPE	TONING FORUMLA	WHAT IT DOES
Sensitive or acne-prone	Exfoliating ingredients like as lactic and glycolic acid	Can help avoid future breakouts without causing irritation
Dry, flaky, uneven	Soothing ingredients like chamomile or oatmeal	Strips away makeup and dirt while hydrating dry skin patches
Oily	Gentle and natural ingredients only, stay away from formulas with alcohol	Removes dirt, makeup, and excess oils without stripping skin
Combination	Gentle, non-alcohol-based astringents	Targets oily skin without irritating dry areas when applied to T-zone
Mature	Formulas with anti-aging ingredients like vitamin C	Cleanses and helps fight free radicals

Secret weapons for all skin types

Serums

These super-concentrated oils are designed to thoroughly penetrate the skin, which boosts the effectiveness of their vitamins, minerals, and other ingredients.

Masks

Often whipped into lathers or concentrated into rich creams, masks linger on top of the skin over the course of several minutes as they fight skin imperfections. Their powerful formulas may irritate skin with overuse, however, which is why a mask is a once-in-a-while treat instead of an everyday indulgence.

Chemical Peels

A peel literally peels off the top layer of your skin, where trouble areas such as fine lines, acne scars, and discoloured spots tend to lurk. Once the offending layer has been removed, your skin automatically regenerates a fresh set of skin cells that can reveal a smoother, more even complexion.