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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Katie Thomas

Do You Know Your Phototype? Here's Why It Might Just Be As Important As Your Skin Type For Your Routine

A close up of women's faces showing skin tone.

We are repeatedly told that the key to a successful skincare routine is using products that support our skin type. From the best night creams for dry skin to the serums that won't exacerbate oily skin, our regimens are fine-tuned to work with, not against, our skin. But does it end there? Should we be considering our phototype in our decisions, too?

What is a phototype?

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