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Skincare for Oily Skin: Esthetician-Approved
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Trevon Dyson
As a licensed esthetician, I’ve curated this list of my favorite products that actually balance oil, minimize breakouts, and keep your skin glowing without the grease.
Sections
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Cleansers
 
Exfoliant / Toner
 
Treatment / Serum
 
Moisturizer
 
SPF

Cleansers

 
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Gentle, non-stripping, with niacinamide to calm oil.
Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin
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Balances oily skin without over-drying.
Effaclar Gel Facial Wash for Oily Skin
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Removes excess oil & grime without damaging barrier
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Wash for Oily Skin
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A little pricey but I love this one!
The Camellia Cleansing Oil 2-in-1 Makeup Remover & Cleanser
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Exfoliant / Toner

 
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Salicylic acid unclogs pores + reduces shine.
SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
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Budget-friendly option for cell turnover (2–3x/week).
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
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BHA + soothing botanicals to unclog pores, reduce oil
Fenty Beauty Cherry Dub BHA Toner
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lightweight exfoliating toner to refine texture
COSRX - AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
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Treatment / Serum

 
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Reduces excess oil + tightens pores.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
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My LITERAL FAVE! Natural salicylic acid for controlling oil + breakouts.
Vinopure Acne Serum | CAUDALIE®
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Vitamin C + antioxidant serum formulated for oily/acne-prone skin
Silymarin CF | Vitamin C Serum for Oily Skin
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This is good for a weekly treatment.
Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask
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Moisturizer

 
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Lightweight hydration without greasiness.
Hydro Boost Water Gel & Oil-Free Face Moisturizer
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Mattifying + pore refining.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Oil-Free Moisturizer
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Lightweight, oil-free, easier on sensitive breakouts.
Mario Badescu Control Moisturizer for Oily Skin
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lightweight and mattifying
First Aid Beauty Oil-Control Moisturizer
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SPF

 
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Broad spectrum + mattifying.
Make it Matte™ SPF 45 - Gel Sunscreen for Face
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Lightweight, oil-free, perfect for acne-prone skin.
UV Clear Facial Sunscreen | SPF 46
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ANOTHER ONE OF MY FAVES! It's invisible, weightless, and great for oily skin.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
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Another one that just feel luxe when you use it. I really love the spray!
Cay Skin Skincare & Sunscreen
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