Face Care

Combination skin requires proper skincare products and a healthy skincare routine to treat the dry and oily parts of the face. Use lightweight, non-comedogenic skincare products that won’t clog the pores or dry out the skin. The wrong skincare products can drastically affect your skin and worsen your complexion, causing it to become drier or oilier.

It’s also important to commit to a daily skincare routine for combination skin to ensure that your skin is always protected, hydrated and nourished throughout the day and night. This is the best way to prevent blemishes and keep your skin looking its best.

The right skincare routine for combination skin will have a long-lasting positive impact on your complexion. Cleansing is an essential first step to remove dirt, impurities and sebum from your skin, so start your routine with a hydrating cleanser in the morning and evening, and use a weekly exfoliator to get rid of dead skin cells.

After cleansing, use a toner or treatment essence to balance your skin’s pH levels, minimise pores and eliminate any lingering traces of dirt, oil or make-up. Next, apply an anti-ageing serum to deeply nourish your skin and keep fine lines away.

Moisturisers are incredibly important products for combination skin, so use a lightweight moisturiser in the daytime to protect your skin from moisture loss, and apply a night cream before bedtime to repair your skin while you rest.

Don’t forget to use an eye cream to prevent puffiness and dark circles around your eyes.

Choosing skincare products with the right ingredients and textures will make a huge difference for combination skin. Pick products with lightweight, non-greasy formulations and avoid full-bodied creams that can clog your pores. Plant-based skincare is always the safest choice for combination skin. You should also avoid products with alcohol or harsh chemicals, as those can cause dryness.

At Clarins, our skincare products are precisely formulated with high-performing botanical ingredients to treat and nourish combination skin.

1. Cleansers & exfoliators for combination skin

   The Gentle Foaming Purifying Cleanser is the favourite cleanser among our customers with combination skin, as its calming blend of Alpine Herb and Meadowsweet extracts gently lifts away dirt, sebum and make-up to unveil the glowing skin beneath. The One Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser is a great weekly exfoliator that won’t irritate or dehydrate the skin either.

2. Toners & treatment essences for combination skin

   Soothe and hydrate combination skin with the Purifying Toning Lotion, improve skin density with the Extra-Firming Treatment Essence, or restore radiance and suppleness to mature skin with the Super Restorative Treatment Essence.

3. Serums for combination skin

   Packed with 21 plant extracts, the Double Serum Light Texture is a non-greasy serum that enhances your complexion and minimises pores.

4. Moisturisers for combination skin

   Replenish moisture on the oilier part of your skin with the lightweight Hydra-Essentiel [HA²] Matte Gel, brighten dark spots with the Bright Plus Dark Spot-Targeting Moisturizing Emulsion, or say goodbye to sagging or wrinkly skin with the Super Restorative Day Cream.

   Before bedtime, use nourishing creams such as the Multi-Active Night Cream to keep your complexion soft and moisturised throughout the night.

5. Eye serums for combination skin

   Concerned about eye bags and dark circles? The Double Serum Eye is a plant-powered intensive treatment infused with Horse Chestnut, Ginger Lily and Leaf of Life extracts to visibly reduce puffiness, wrinkles and dark circles.

If you have questions about how to improve your skincare routine for combination skin, find out more on the products and skincare tips to maintain a healthy complexion.