Quick answer: if your skin feels tight, flaky or dull after cleansing, choose the Normal to Dry program. If you get shine on your forehead and nose by midday, visible pores or the occasional breakout, choose Normal to Oily. Same routine structure, different formulations.
The 30-second skin type test
Wash your face with a gentle cleanser, pat dry, and wait 30 minutes without applying anything. Tightness or dry patches = dry-leaning. An oily sheen in the T-zone = oily-leaning. Comfortable everywhere = true normal, and either program will suit you — pick based on climate (dry inland air favours the Dry program; humid coastal air the Oily one).
What's inside each program
The Normal to Dry program is built around the gentle Soothing Aloe Cleanser and richer hydration for a smooth, glowing complexion. The Normal to Oily program pairs the Polishing Citrus Cleanser — with deep-cleansing microbeads — with lighter moisture for a clear, shine-free look.
Can your skin type change?
Yes — with seasons, age, and environment. Many customers in South Africa run the Oily program in humid summer months and switch to the Dry program in winter, when indoor heating dries the air. Reassess with the 30-second test whenever your usual products start feeling wrong.
Frequently asked questions
What if I have combination skin?
Choose based on your dominant zone — usually the cheeks. Most combination skin does well on the Normal to Dry program with lighter application in the T-zone.
Are the programs suitable for sensitive skin?
The formulas are dermatologically tested; introduce one product at a time if your skin is reactive.
How long does a program last?
With daily use, roughly two to three months — which is also the right window to judge results.
This article is for general information only and is not medical advice.