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Skincare For Oily Acne-Prone Men

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If you are a guy with oily skin that gets shiny by noon and breakouts on forehead, nose, and jaw after shave this is for you. I have oily acne prone skin too
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CLEANSER

 
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Made for oily acne skin. Foams and removes oil but not tight feeling after. I use morning and night, one pump. Helps forehead not shiny at lunch.
La Roche Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Face ...
 
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Has ceramides + niacinamide that calm redness. Cleans oil and dirt from pores. No perfume. I use when skin feels oily after motorbike or gym. Not drying.
12.0 oz Foaming Facial Cleanser - CeraVe
 
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Gentle but deep clean for oily T-zone. Good for beginners who never use cleanser and afraid skin becomes dry. Low foam, easy to rinse.
Cetaphil Daily Cleansers for Sensitive Skin
 
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Has salicylic acid but gentle. Clears pores on nose and forehead where blackheads stay. I use at night when I have many small bumps.
Cleansers for Acne & Blemishes

TREATMENT

 
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This is the star for oily men. Liquid that goes inside pore and clears oil and blackheads. I use 3 times a week at night with cotton, not every day. Nose looks cleaner after 1 week.
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant - Paula's Choice
 
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Controls oil production and fades red marks from old acne. I use 2 drops at night before moisturizer. Next morning T-zone not as shiny. Zinc helps calm active pimples.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Oil Control Serum
 
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For active pimples. Has benzoyl peroxide + niacinamide. I dab small amount on pimple at night, next day smaller and less red. Not for whole face, just spot.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Solution
 
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Retinoid that was prescription before. Clears deep acne and prevents new ones. I use pea size at night, 3 times a week first. Makes skin purge at first but after 2 weeks breakouts reduce a lot. Use sunscreen next day.
Differin - 0.5 oz Adapalene 0.1% Acne Treatment Gel
 
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Use as second cleanser 2 times a week when skin very oily. Has 2% salicylic that stays 1 minute then rinse. Deep cleans pores without scrubbing.
The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Acne + Blackhead Cleanser

MOISTURIZER

 
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Water gel, oil free, absorbs in 10 seconds, finish matte not shiny. Perfect for oily men who hate greasy cream. I use morning, face not shiny in photos.
Hydro Boost Water Gel & Oil-Free Face Moisturizer
 
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Night moisturizer with niacinamide that calms acne while you sleep. Very light, no oil. I use after Differin or BHA so skin not dry. No perfume.
3.0 oz PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion - CeraVe
 
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Made for oily skin, controls shine for hours. Has sebulyse that targets oil. I use when I have meeting or need face matte long time. No white cast.
La Roche-Posay, Effaclar Mat Daily Moisturizer, 1.35 fl oz ...
 
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Moisturizer + sunscreen in one, oil absorbing. Good for guys who lazy 2 steps in morning. I use when rush, one product done. SPF 30 enough for indoor.
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Face Moisturizer with ...

SUNSCREEN

 
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Clear gel, invisible on all skin tones, no white cast, no oily shine. Best for oily acne skin because it feels like nothing. I use every morning, even when inside
Change The Way You Feel About Sunscreen With ...
 
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Oil free, made for acne prone, dry touch finish. Absorbs oil. I use when outside long time, sweat not make it slide. No stinging on acne.
1.7 oz Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Face Sunscreen ...
 
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Has niacinamide that calms acne redness. Very light, dermatologist favorite for acne men. I use when skin has many active pimples and other sunscreen stings.
EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46, Oil Free ...

AFTER SHAVE & SOS

 
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Alcohol free, calms razor bumps and redness on jawline that becomes acne. I use after shave with cotton, no sting. Also removes leftover oil after long day.
Witch Hazel Aftershave Toners & Products