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🌿 Oily Skin Routine – Shine Control & Balance
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✨ Keep the shine in check! This oily-skin routine is packed with lightweight, pore-friendly products that balance oil, fight breakouts, and leave your skin fresh and matte all day. Perfect for anyone who wants clear, healthy, and shine-free skin with...
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Foaming cleanser
 
Exfoliating cleanser
 
Oil free moisturizer
 
Niacinamide serum
 
Clay mask
 
Oil control sunscreen

Foaming cleanser

A refreshing start to the day! These gentle foaming cleansers remove dirt and excess oil without over-drying, leaving skin clean and balanced.
 
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Lightweight gel, great for oily & acne-prone skin.
La Roche Posay - Toleriane Purifying Foaming Facial Wash | Clinically Tested, Derm
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Affordable, salicylic acid-based cleanser to fight breakouts.
Neutrogena - Fresh Foaming Facial Cleanser & Makeup Remover
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Gentle, fragrance-free, with ceramides & niacinamide to cleanse without over-drying.
Cerave - Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin
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Exfoliating cleanser

Think of this as a reset button for your pores. Exfoliating toners with BHA or glycolic acid help unclog, smooth, and refine skin texture for a clearer look.
 
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Cult favorite with salicylic acid for unclogging pores.
Paula’s choice - SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
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Gentle glycolic acid exfoliator with aloe vera to brighten without irritation.
Pixi- Glow Tonic Original Size - Exfoliating Glycolic Acid Toner
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Budget-friendly exfoliation, best used at night.
Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
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Oil free moisturizer

Hydration without the heaviness. Gel and water-based moisturizers keep skin soft and nourished while preventing clogged pores or greasy shine.
 
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Lightweight gel with hyaluronic acid, absorbs quickly.
Neutrogena - Hydro Boost Water Gel & Oil-Free Face Moisturizer
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Non-comedogenic, with niacinamide & ceramides.
Cerave - PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
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Breathable hydration that resists oil buildup.
Clinique - Dramatically Differentâ„¢ Hydrating Jelly Moisturizer
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Niacinamide serum

The secret weapon for oily skin. Niacinamide helps regulate sebum production, reduce redness, and minimize the look of large pores for a more even finish.
 
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Affordable serum for reducing shine & minimizing pores.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
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Lightweight formula to smooth texture & regulate oil.
Paula’s choice - 10% Niacinamide Serum Booster For Brighter, Smoother Skin
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Potent but gentle, hydrates while controlling sebum.
Naturium- Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%
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Clay mask

A weekly detox that feels like a spa day. Clay masks draw out impurities, absorb excess oil, and leave your skin feeling fresh and smooth.
 
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Deep pore cleansing with 100% natural calcium bentonite clay.
Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay 1 lb
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Detoxifies and draws out impurities.
Origins - Clear Improvementâ„¢ Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores
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Popular K-beauty mask for minimizing pores.
InnisFree - Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask – Deep Cleanse & Clear Face Pores
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Oil control sunscreen

SPF is non-negotiable—but it doesn’t have to be greasy. These lightweight, mattifying sunscreens protect from UV damage while keeping shine at bay.
 
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Dermatologist favorite, lightweight, no white cast.
EltaMD - UV Clear Facial Sunscreen | SPF 46
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Matte finish, perfect for oily skin.
Anthelios Skincare | Broad Spectrum Sunscreen
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Japanese cult favorite, water-light texture.
Biore UV Aqua Rich Facial Moisturizer SPF50
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Blotting sheets

Your pocket-sized oil control. Blotting sheets instantly soak up shine without messing up makeup—perfect for touch-ups on the go.
 
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Affordable classic, instantly removes shine.
Oil Absorbing Sheets & Blotting Paper
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Chic packaging, refillable roll format.
Invisimatte Blotting Paper Refill
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Budget-friendly option for quick touch-ups.
Matte Face Oil Blotting Sheets | NYX Professional Makeup
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Overnight spot treatment

For those pesky breakouts, a targeted spot treatment works overnight to calm inflammation and shrink pimples fast, so you wake up clearer.
 
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Pink solution for shrinking pimples overnight
Drying Lotion - On-The-Spot Solution for Blemishes
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Affordable benzoyl peroxide gel.
Acne Spot Treatment
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Sulfur-based solution for stubborn breakouts
EradiKate® Acne Skin Care Treatment
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