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Discover Your Fitzpatrick Skin Type

Curious about your skin? Take this free Fitzpatrick skin type quiz and find out!

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This Fitzpatrick Skin Type Test helps you see how your skin reacts to the sun - how easily you tan or burn - so you can choose smarter SPF and sun habits. For a broader skin check, try our other skin type quiz or another quick quiz .

How would you describe your natural skin color on your inner upper arm?
Light beige or light brown
Very pale, almost translucent white
Olive or moderate brown
Dark brown
Very dark brown or black
Fair ivory or light cream
What is your natural eye color in natural daylight without corrections or dyes?
Light blue or light gray
Blue, green, or hazel
Very dark brown
Medium to dark brown
Green-brown or light brown
Black
What is your natural hair color before any chemical treatments?
Black
Dark blond or light brown
Blond or light ash brown
Red or strawberry blond
Brown to dark brown
Very dark brown
How many freckles appear on your unexposed shoulder area?
No freckles
A moderate number of freckles
Very few freckles
Some freckles, not many
Rare freckles
Many heavy freckles
On your first intense sun exposure of the season, what happens to your skin?
Little redness, tan starts gradually
No redness, deeply tans easily
Mild redness then slight burn
Almost no redness, tan develops easily
Severe redness with painful burns
Redness and quick mild burns
After repeated sun exposure, how well does your skin develop a tan?
Tans easily to medium brown
Never tans, only ever burns
Tans very easily to dark brown
Tans minimally with careful exposure
Tans moderately to light brown
Tans profusely to very deep brown
How often have you experienced sunburn with blistering in your lifetime?
Sometimes, a few blisters after burns
Very rarely, almost never blisters
Never blistered
Very often, blistering is common
Rarely, blistering is uncommon
Often, burns severely with blisters
How would you describe the peak color of your tan?
Deep brown tan
Very deep, almost black tan
Light golden tan
Pinkish or orange, almost no tan
Dark brown tan
Medium golden brown
How long does your tan last without sun top-ups?
Lasts two to three weeks
Remains until next season
Fades within a week
Lasts over three weeks
Lasts one to two weeks
Won't tan, always fades to burns
How quickly do you burn when outdoors at midday without any protection?
20 - 30 minutes
45 - 60 minutes
Over 60 minutes
10 - 20 minutes
30 - 45 minutes
Within 5 - 10 minutes
When you forget sunscreen, how likely is your skin to peel after sun exposure?
Sometimes peels lightly
Often peels noticeably
Rarely peels
Almost always peels severely
Very rarely peels
Never peels
Does your skin show sunspots or hyperpigmentation after moderate sun exposure?
Always shows many sunspots
Very rarely shows spots
Rarely shows spots
Never shows spots
Sometimes shows few spots
Often shows some spots
When you tan, how deep does pigment penetrate under your skin's surface?
Moderately deep
Hardly any pigment penetrates
Superficial, fades quickly
Very deep
Extremely deep
Quite deep
How does your skin react to sun exposure while wearing light clothing?
No reaction, deeply tans
Occasional redness under cloth
Burns under thin fabrics
Minimal redness, slight tan
Burns quickly through clothes
No redness, tan through fabric
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Profiles

  1. Porcelain Protector (Type I) -

    Your skin always burns and never tans under sun exposure, making it highly sensitive to UV damage. Quick tip: Apply broad-spectrum SPF 50+ daily and wear UPF clothing for maximum protection.

  2. Fair Friend (Type II) -

    Your skin usually burns and tans minimally, requiring consistent sun care. Quick tip: Use SPF 30 or higher and reapply every two hours when outdoors.

  3. Golden Glow (Type III) -

    Your skin sometimes burns, then gradually develops a light tan. Quick tip: Incorporate antioxidants like vitamin C into your routine and use SPF 30 daily.

  4. Sun-Kissed Shield (Type IV) -

    Your skin tans easily and rarely burns, but sun damage can still accumulate over time. Quick tip: Monitor the UV index and apply SPF 30 before morning sun exposure.

  5. Olive Armor (Type V) -

    Your skin tans deeply with minimal burning, yet it still needs protection to prevent premature aging. Quick tip: Gently exfoliate weekly and use SPF 15 - 30 when spending extended time outdoors.

  6. Deep Defender (Type VI) -

    Your richly pigmented skin almost never burns but benefits from sun care to maintain health and prevent hyperpigmentation. Call-to-action: Take our free Fitzpatrick skin type test online to explore personalized sun protection strategies.

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