How to Build a Skincare Routine for Your Skin Type

How to Build a Skincare Routine for Your Skin Type

One of the most common questions I get asked as a makeup artist is: "What skincare routine should I be using?" The honest answer? It depends on your skin type. The good news is that a great routine doesn't need to be complicated — it just needs to be right for you.

Here's how to build a simple, effective skincare routine based on your skin type, using Fresca products.

First: How to Identify Your Skin Type

Not sure what skin type you have? Try the bare-face test: Wash your face with a gentle cleanser, pat dry, and wait 30 minutes without applying anything. Then observe:

  • Oily all over → Oily skin
  • Tight, flaky, or uncomfortable → Dry skin
  • Oily in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin), normal elsewhere → Combination skin
  • Redness, itching, or reacts easily to products → Sensitive skin
  • Breakouts, congestion, or blemishes → Acne-prone skin

For Sensitive Skin 🌸

Sensitive skin needs gentle, soothing products that won't trigger irritation or redness.

Morning: 3-in-1 Milk Cleanser → Deep Hydration Moisturiser & Primer → Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ Evening: 3-in-1 Milk Cleanser → Repair Potion Serum (start with 2-3 nights per week) → Deep Hydration Moisturiser & Primer

Tip: Introduce new products one at a time and patch test on your inner arm first.

For Oily Skin 💧

Oily skin still needs hydration — skipping moisturiser actually makes oiliness worse! The key is lightweight, non-comedogenic products.

Morning: 3-in-1 Milk Cleanser → Deep Hydration Moisturiser & Primer (lightweight layer) → Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ Evening: 3-in-1 Milk Cleanser → Repair Potion Serum → Deep Hydration Moisturiser & Primer

Tip: Our Sunscreen is lightweight and non-greasy — perfect for oily skin types.

For Dry Skin 🌿

Dry skin craves moisture and barrier support. Focus on hydrating and sealing in that hydration.

Morning: 3-in-1 Milk Cleanser → Repair Potion Serum → Deep Hydration Moisturiser & Primer (generous layer) → Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ Evening: 3-in-1 Milk Cleanser → Repair Potion Serum → Deep Hydration Moisturiser & Primer

Tip: Apply your moisturiser while your skin is still slightly damp to lock in extra hydration.

For Acne-Prone Skin 🌱

Acne-prone skin needs consistent cleansing, targeted treatment, and — yes — daily SPF to prevent post-acne dark spots from worsening.

Morning: 3-in-1 Milk Cleanser → Deep Hydration Moisturiser & Primer → Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ Evening: 3-in-1 Milk Cleanser → Repair Potion Serum (targets dark spots and uneven texture) → Deep Hydration Moisturiser & Primer

Tip: Never skip sunscreen if you're dealing with post-acne marks — UV exposure makes hyperpigmentation significantly darker.

The Golden Rules for Every Skin Type

No matter your skin type, these three steps are universal: cleanse, moisturise, and protect with SPF. Everything else is a bonus. Start simple, stay consistent, and your skin will reward you.

Have questions about which Fresca products are right for your skin? We'd love to help — reach out to us anytime. 💚

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