K-Beauty Care
Oily
Shine all over, larger pores, makeup slides by midday.
Routine: Gel cleanser, niacinamide or BHA, oil-free gel.
Free skin type test
What is my skin type?
One of five: oily, dry, combination, sensitive or normal. Take a clear selfie in daylight and the free K-Beauty Care app gives your type, a glow score out of 100 and a Korean routine for it.
The five skin types
Dry
Tight after washing, flaky or rough patches.
Routine: Cream cleanser, hyaluronic or ceramide, rich cream.
Combination
Oily T-zone, normal or dry cheeks.
Routine: Gel cleanser, light serum, gel cream on cheeks.
Sensitive
Redness, stinging, reacts to new products.
Routine: Fragrance-free, centella, simple cream. Patch-test.
Normal
Even and comfortable most of the day.
Routine: Mild cleanser, hydrating toner, light moisturizer.
Skin close-ups are illustrations (AI-generated).
Where it shows on your face
OilyShine everywhere
DryFlaky patches
CombinationShiny T-zone
SensitiveRed cheeks
NormalEven all over
The 1-hour bare-face check
1WashGentle cleanser, pat dry
60mWait an hourApply nothing
3Look and feelMatch it below
Shiny all over→ Oily
Tight or flaky→ Dry
Shiny T-zone only→ Combination
Red or itchy→ Sensitive
Comfortable, even→ Normal
What the photo test gives you
92GLOW SCORE
Example result from the app: skin type, glow score and four scores out of 100 (higher is better), plus the concerns it sees.
The app only scores a clear human face. See the Korean routine for each skin type.
Questions
Can a photo really tell my skin type?
A clear, front-facing photo in good daylight shows a lot: shine, visible pores, texture, redness and evenness of tone. It is a good starting point, not a medical diagnosis. If your skin has a condition such as eczema or acne that worries you, see a dermatologist.
Is the skin type test free?
Yes. In K-Beauty Care, your skin type and glow score are free. Take the photo without makeup, facing a window.
Is this the same as the Fitzpatrick skin type?
No. Fitzpatrick types I to VI describe how skin reacts to the sun (tanning and burning). This test is about oil, dryness and sensitivity, which decide your skincare routine.
Can my skin type change?
Yes. Season, climate, hormones, age and the products you use can shift it, for example drier in winter and oilier in summer. Re-check when the weather changes or your skin starts to feel different.
Find your skin type from one selfie