Having acne-prone skin means I’m pretty picky with skincare. I usually look for lightweight, gentle products that give my skin enough moisture without feeling heavy. Here are some of the products I’d reach for when my skin needs a little extra care!
This fast-absorbing, oil-free moisturizer has a cooling effect to refresh skin while helping maintain moisture balance. The non-comedogenic formula hydrates without residue for skin that feels fresh and balanced.
KIEHL'S Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream - Refillable Pouch
A refreshing fan-favorite gel-cream with a lightweight, oil-free texture that penetrates skin’s surface and delivers up to 100 hours of hydration.
Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
Packed with blemish-fighting actives, this lightweight lotion visibly minimizes pores, clears pimples, fades post-acne marks, and prevents future breakouts from appearing. It’s nondrying and nonirritating—ideal for daily use on the face and body.
Moisturizer for Acne Prone Skin with Salicylic Acid
A soothing, weightless gel-cream moisturizer that keeps acne-prone skin optimally hydrated and fortified without clogging pores or causing breakouts
CLEAR Oil-Free Niacinamide Moisturizer
A lightweight moisturizer that delivers oil-free hydration with a dewy, balanced finish and absorbs excess oil without the greasiness.
Omega Water Cream Moisturizer - The INKEY List
A lightweight, moisturizing gel cream that hydrates while mattifying, controls the look of shine, and reduces the appearance of pores for fresh skin.
8HR Oil Control Moisturizer with Prebiotics + Polyglutamic ...
A dermatologist-developed, oil-free face moisturizer that balances and refreshes oilier skin types.
A juicy Korean serum that intensely hydrates for a smooth, supple complexion and is hypoallergenic, dermatologist-tested, and suitable for sensitive skin.
LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum
A soft, cooling gel cream moisturizer that quickly hydrates, soothes visible redness, and supports the skin barrier.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Cooling Gel Moisturizer for Redness
A lightweight gel cream moisturizer that instantly hydrates, plumps skin and boosts glow with Hyaluronic Acid. Dermatologist tested.
Vital Hydra Solution™ - Hydro Plump Water Cream | Dr. Jart+ ...
A lightweight cream moisturizer with hyaluronic acid and chamomile extract that hydrates, soothes, and addresses skin sensitivity and redness.
Beli Caudalie VinoHydra Sorbet Cream Moisturizer
A moisturizer with a fragrance-free formula that delivers lightweight, lasting hydration while helping to visibly clear pores, reduce shine, and balance oil.
Daily Greens Oil-Free Gel Moisturizer with Moringa and ...
A lightweight gel cream moisturizer that delivers 24-hour hydration for a plump, dewy look and is non-comedogenic, making it ideal for oily and combination skin.
First Aid Beauty Hydrating Dewy Gel Cream Moisturizer ...
A rich and luscious moisturizer that delivers fast-absorbing hydration, while protecting and repairing the visible effects of aging and pollution exposure with high-potency, advanced vitamin C.
Beli SUNDAY RILEY C.E.O. Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream
lightweight moisturizer with hyaluronic acid that hydrates for up to 48 hours—formerly All Day Hydrator, now available in new packaging with a new name.
HYDRATE - Satin Light Cream with Hyaluronic Acid
An ultra-hydrating ceramide moisturizer clinically proven to visibly plump, improve the look of fine lines and replenish dry, distressed skin.