There’s no point spending a fortune on expensive skincare products if you buy the wrong ones for your skin type and make a collection of assorted once-used bottles. The key to developing a skincare regime that works for you is to analyse your skin- type first.

To develop a better understanding of your skin and what will suit it best, start by analysing the questions here. Then add up your score and check the list at the end to discover which of the skin types you fit into.

1. How does your skin feel if you cleanse it with with facial wash and water?

A  Tight, as though it’s too small for your face.

B  Smooth and comfortable.

C  Dry and itchy in places.

D  Fine – Quite comfortable.

E  Dry in some areas and smooth in others.

2. How does your skin feel if you cleanse with cream cleanser?

A  Relatively comfortable.

B  Smooth and comfortable.

C  Sometimes comfortable, sometimes itchy.

D  Quite oily.

E  Oily in some areas and smooth in others.

3. How does your skin usually look by the middle of the day?

A  Flaky patches appearing.

B  Fresh and clean.

C  Flaky patches and some redness.

D  Shiny.

E  Shiny in the T-zone.

4. How often do you break out in spots?

A  Hardly ever.

B  Occasionally, perhaps before or during your period.

C  Occasionally.

D  Often.

E  Often – in the T-zone.

5. How does your skin react when you use facial toner?

A  It stings.

B  No problems.

C  Stings and itches.

D  Feels fresher.

E  Feels fresher in some areas but stings in others.

6. How does your skin react when you have applied a rich night cream?

A  It feels very comfortable.

B  Comfortable.

C  Sometimes feels comfortable, other times feels irritated.

D  Makes your skin feels very oily.

E  Oily in the T-zone, comfortable on the cheeks.

Now add up your A’s, B’s, C’s, D’s and E’s. Your skin-type is the one that has the majority of answers. Mostly A’s – Your skin is DRY, Mostly B’s – Your skin is NORMAL,   Mostly C’s Your skin is sensitive, Mostly D’s Your skin is OILY, Mostly E’s – Your skin is COMBINATION

You know best how your skin reacts to different things so check your skin type before you buy lots of skincare products. Even if you’ve been told what your skin type is at some stage, it is a good idea to run through this quiz now as your skin will change over a period of time.