I was looking for a skincare routine for combination skin and ended up creating a new one.

I thought I had oily skin, but after finding out I have combination skin, I tried changing my routine a bit.

I know it's right to manage the T-zone and cheeks differently, but using two separate products seemed a bit cumbersome, so I found a compromise. I use a light, hydrating lotion all over and apply a little extra cream only to my cheeks. Doing this, my T-zone feels less shiny and my cheeks feel less tight.

I'm planning to try exfoliation for the first time this weekend. I'll start by testing a small amount of a peeling pad, and if there are no issues, I'll start using it properly. I learned my lesson from the last time when I just slathered on a new serum and it irritated my skin, haha.