Your definitive guide to managing shine, minimizing pores, and preventing breakouts. This list focuses on oil-free, non-comedogenic formulas featuring powerful actives like Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, and Retinoids for a balanced, clear complexion.
Sections
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Cleanser
Toner
Sunscreen
Mask
Advanced Skincare
Eye cream
Cleanser
To purify the skin, control shine, and gently reduce excess sebum without stripping the natural barrier.
Effaclar Gel
Gel cleansers have a clear, refreshing consistency that lathers lightly and is highly effective at dissolving and removing excess oil and surface impurities. They leave the skin feeling clean without the heavy or moisturizing residue that creams or o...
Gel Based Cleanser
Toner
Salicylic Acid is oil-soluble, allowing it to penetrate and unclog pores deep down, effectively treating blackheads and reducing shine. It is a highly effective chemical exfoliant for oily skin.
Paula's Choice Bha Exfoliant
Niacinamide is excellent for regulating oil production (sebum) and visibly reducing the size of enlarged pores. It also helps brighten the skin.
Good Molecules Brightening Toner, 4 fl. oz, Tranexamic Acid and 4% ...
Sunscreen
Ultra-light, invisible fluid texture. Formulated with Airlicium, a powerful oil-absorbing ingredient. Provides broad-spectrum protection with a dry-touch finish.
Roche Posay Anthelios
Very lightweight, oil-free formula. Contains Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) to help calm skin and reduce inflammation, and it's specifically formulated for acne-prone skin. It has a slightly dewy, but non-greasy, finish.
Eltamd Uv Clear Broad Spectrum Spf 46
Mask
Gentle enough to use more frequently (1-2 times a week).
Kaolin Clay Mask
Best for targeted application on the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin).
French Green Clay
Advanced Skincare
Niacinamide is a powerhouse ingredient especially beneficial for oily and combination skin.
Niacinamide Vitamin B3
By removing the layer of dead skin cells, they make the skin feel smoother and look more refined.
A Retinoid
Eye cream
Caffeine constricts blood vessels to reduce puffiness; these ingredients are typically found in lightweight, non-greasy gels or serums.
Vitamin K Eye Cream
These provide plumpness and hydration without the heavy, pore-clogging oils found in rich creams, which is important even around the eyes.
