The two skin types with similar levels of hydration are which pair?

• A. Dry and oily
• B. Oily and combination
• C. Normal and dry
• D. Combination and dry

Answer: (B)

Hydration level refers to how much water is present in the outer skin layers, while oiliness comes from sebum production. These two traits can be similar in some skin types, especially oily and combination skin. Oily skin often looks shiny because of excess sebum, but that doesn’t automatically mean the skin’s water content is off; it can still be well-hydrated. Combination skin has oilier zones and drier ones, yet its overall water content can be comparable to oily skin, so the hydration level across the face can end up similar. Dry skin tends to have lower hydration overall, and normal skin typically has balanced hydration, making those pairings less alike.