What’s Your Skin Type? Discover Your “Skin MBTI” and the Perfect K-Beauty Routine

Find out your Baumann skin type  the “Skin MBTI” and learn how to build a personalized Korean skincare routine. Discover which K-beauty trending ingredients like Cica, Niacinamide, Retinol, Exosome, Microbiome ingredients and etc. suit your skin best.

Meet the “Skin MBTI”

In Korea, the MBTI personality test became a huge cultural trend! Everyone wanted to know which of the 16 types they were!
But did you know your skin also has similar test like MBTI?

American dermatologist Dr. Leslie Baumann developed the Baumann Skin Typing System, which classifies skin into 16 unique types based on four key factors.
Let’s find out your type and match it with the most effective K-Beauty skincare routine.

What Is the Baumann Skin TYPE?

Unlike the simple “dry vs oily” categories, Dr. Baumann’s method uses four parameters to describe your skin more accurately:

1. Oiliness vs Dryness (O/D) – Your skin’s sebum and moisture balance

2. Sensitivity vs Resistance (S/R) – How reactive your skin is

3. Pigmented vs Non-Pigmented (P/N) – Whether you’re prone to dark spots

4. Wrinkled vs Tight (W/T) – Signs of aging and elasticity

When combined, these create 16 possible skin types, such as OSPW (Oily, Sensitive, Pigmented, Wrinkled).
Think of it as your Skin MBTI!

Quick Skin Type Test (Simplified Version)

Dr. Baumann’s full test includes 64 questions — but here’s a shorter version to get a quick idea of your skin personality.

① Oily (O) vs Dry (D)

👉 Related to oil production and hydration levels.

Questions	Yes →	No →
Does your skin feel tight or rough after cleansing?	D	O
Does your skin get shiny within a few hours after washing?	O	D
Do you often need to reapply moisturizer to feel comfortable?	D	O
Do you frequently get clogged pores or breakouts?	O	D
Do your cheeks ever flake or feel dehydrated?	D	O

② Sensitive (S) vs Resistant (R)

👉 Related to how easily your skin gets irritated.

Questions	Yes →	No →
Do new skincare products cause redness, burning, or stinging?	S	R
Do you have acne, rosacea, or eczema?	S	R
Does your skin react to stress, weather, or spicy food?	S	R
Does your skin easily break out after facials or new treatments?	S	R
Can you tolerate retinol or acids without irritation? (No → S)	R	S

③ Pigmented (P) vs Non-Pigmented (N)

👉 Related to pigmentation and sun sensitivity.

Questions	Yes →	No →
Do you have freckles, dark spots, or uneven tone?	P	N
Do you tan easily or get dark after sun exposure?	P	N
Do acne or wounds leave dark marks afterward?	P	N
Does your skin tone look dull or patchy without makeup?	P	N

④ Wrinkled (W) vs Tight (T)

👉 Related to aging, lifestyle, and elasticity.

Questions	Yes →	No →
Do you see fine lines or sagging skin even when relaxed?	W	T
Do you smoke or get frequent sun exposure?	W	T
Do you sleep less than 6 hours or often feel tired?	W	T
Does your skin look dull, thin, or lack elasticity?	W	T

16 Baumann Skin Types & K-Beauty Routines

Below is a simplified K-Beauty Skincare guide for each of the 16 skin types reinterpreted through Korean skincare philosophy and trending ingredients.