Create a healthy glow for your individual Skin Type

Very dry/dry skin feels tight, uncomfortable, and dry to the touch due to a lack of moisture on the surface of the skin. The texture can feel rough, and fine lines and wrinkles may look more pronounced.

Dry combination skin feels taut and uncomfortable in the cheeks but comfortable in the T-zone (the forehead, nose, and chin). It may feel rough in the drier areas, similar to very dry/dry skin.

Oily combination skin is comfortable in the cheeks and oily, greasy, or shiny in the T-zone. The affected T-zone area may be prone to clogged pores and breakouts. Keeping skin clean, clear, and exfoliated can help reduce excess surface oil.

Oily skin is oily or shiny all over, even on the cheeks, appears and feels greasy, and may be prone to clogged pores and breakouts. Since there is excess oil on the skin, the dead skin cells won't shed as readily. The sebaceous glands are working overtime, creating anything from minimal shine to greasy skin. Oily skin can also be caused by insufficient cleansing and exfoliation as well as overuse of heavy moisturizers.

Step 1: Cleansing
This first (and one of the most important) step in your skincare routine, as highlighted by Dr. Orentreich, "removes oil, dirt, and debris that have accumulated on the skin during the day or at night, while we're sleeping." You'll want to opt for a gentle cleanser that helps protect skin's natural moisture balance. All About Clean Liquid Facial Soap is quick-rinsing and non-drying. The Extra Mild formula is perfect for very dry to dry skin. It loosens surface flakes that can be common with dry skin.


Step 2: Exfoliating
Step 2 is a game-changer in terms of preparing skin to drink in moisture, especially important if your skin tends to be dry. By sloughing away dry, flaky skin—a barrier to absorption—the fresh surface becomes primed for hydration. Clarifying Lotion 1 removes pollutants and impurities for glowing, renewed skin. Its secret weapon: Clinique's exfoliation complex, a blend of witch hazel, salicylic acid, and acetyl glucosamine, which helps remove dead cells on skin's surface.


Step 3: Moisturizing
Moisturizing is essential for all skin types, explains Dr. Orentreich, since it helps restore the skin's hydration. Strengthen the skin's barrier and get 8-hour hydration with Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+, Clinique's #1 face moisturizer. It absorbs easily on the skin, with a blend of glycerin to help support your skin's natural moisture barrier by attracting moisture from the air and retaining water in skin, and urea to help pull in water and bind moisture to skin. It's great for dry to very dry skin.

The drier areas lack moisture, and the skin gets dehydrated, requiring hydration help to balance it out.

Step 1: Cleansing
All About Clean™ Liquid Facial Soap in Mild formula is a solid bet to achieve gently cleansed skin. This cleanser is easy on your skin, even in those drier areas.


Step 2: Exfoliating
Exfoliating sweeps away dead skin cells and debris from the surface of your skin, revealing brighter, healthier-looking skin underneath.

Clarifying Lotion 2 works to exfoliate the skin by sweeping away dulling flakes. Exfoliated skin is more receptive to hydration and treatment products, like moisturizers.


Step 3: Moisturizing
For eight-hour hydration and barrier-strengthening, use Dramatically Different™ Moisturizing Lotion+ to help keep moisture in and harmful irritants out. This silky lotion slips on easily to soften, smooth, and improve skin with its soothing hydration.

Keeping skin clean, clear, and exfoliated can help reduce excess surface oil.

Step 1: Cleansing
All About Clean™ Liquid Facial Soap in Oily formula cleanses oily/combination skin and helps maintain skin's moisture balance. By removing dirt, oil, pollution, and makeup from your skin, you'll leave it feeling clean and refreshed and effectively prepare it for the next steps in your treatment.

Also, try All About Clean™ Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser, a cream-mousse lathering foaming cleanser designed for oilier skin types.


Step 2: Exfoliating
Oily combination skin benefits from exfoliation, getting rid of dead surface cells to reveal fresher-looking skin. Clarifying Lotion 3 clears the way for a brighter, smoother complexion by encouraging cell turnover and refining the skin.


Step 3: Moisturizing
Leverage the power of hydration for yourself with our dermatologist-developed Dramatically Different™ Moisturizing Gel. Designed to strengthen skin's moisture barrier for a healthy complexion, this lightweight oil-free gel combines hydrating ingredients to help maintain balanced and hydrated skin.

Reducing surface oil at the surface is one way to combat oily skin. This can be achieved by keeping the skin clean and regular exfoliation to help remove excess oil and keep pores clear.

Step 1: Cleansing
All About Clean™ Liquid Facial Soap has a formula for every skin type. Use the Oily formula to cleanse your oily skin. Another option is All About Clean™ Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser, a cream-mousse foaming cleanser designed for oiler skin types, formulated with glycerin and hyaluronic acid, leaves skin feeling fresh and clean


Step 2: Exfoliating
Oil-free Clarifying Lotion 4 sweeps away excess oil, grime, and pollution. Exfoliating also helps to unclog pores, making them less noticeable


Step 3: Moisturizing
If you're dealing with oily skin, you'll love Dramatically Different™ Moisturizing Gel. This lightweight oil-free gel strengthens your skin's moisture barrier. It's formulated with a blend of barley, sunflower, and cucumber and natural moisturizing factors also known as NMFs.

After this three-step process, protect your skin from the sun. It's well-known that excessive sun exposure can accelerate skin aging and increase the risk for skin cancer. Wearing sunscreen every day, even on overcast days, is a must. The FDA recommends reapplying sunscreen every two hours, wearing protective clothing, and restricting sun exposure during the peak sun hours of 10am and 2pm.

City Block™ Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector Broad Spectrum SPF 25 is an everyday option for all Skin Types. It's lightweight and provides broad-spectrum protection against damaging UVA and UVB rays.

In a world that cherishes individuality, it's only natural that our skin should be treated with the tailored care it deserves. By understanding your specific Skin Type and selecting the most suitable products to address concerns while highlighting your unique strengths, you can achieve a complexion that radiates a healthy, vibrant appearance.