If you struggle with oily skin, finding the right products can be a challenge. This list brings you the best options to control shine, hydrate without greasiness, and give your skin a healthy glow.
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Cleansers
Serums & Treatments
Creams & Moisturizers
Sun Protection Creams
Cleansers
Start your routine with gentle, oil-controlling cleansers that remove excess sebum, dirt, and makeup without over-drying. These picks leave your skin feeling fresh, balanced, and shine-free.
It gently cleanses, removes excess oil, and purifies the skin without stripping moisture.
Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel
Deeply cleanses pores and reduces excess oil.
LHA Cleansing Gel
Absorbs excess oil, removes impurities, and unclogs pores.
Clarifying Clay Mask
Removes excess oil, dirt, and makeup without over-drying or irritating the skin.
Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser
Effectively removes excess oil, dirt, and impurities without stripping the skin.
Normaderm PhytoAction Daily Deep Cleansing Gel
Deeply cleanses pores, absorbs excess oil, and exfoliates dead skin cells.
Calms inflammation while exfoliating dead skin cells, clearing up clogged pores and reducing the appearance of blemishes.
Clear Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution 2% BHA
Transforms from a cream to a foam to remove impurities while providing hydration.
The Rice Wash
Reduces excess oil and helps prevent breakouts.
Cleanance Cleansing Gel | Avène USA - Avene
Serums & Treatments
Target oily skin concerns with lightweight serums and treatments. From acne-fighting formulas to hydration boosters, these products deliver effective ingredients without clogging pores.
Helps reduce breakouts and minimize pores without drying the skin.
Blemish + Age Defense Serum
Targets both acne and visible signs of aging.
Silymarin CF Serum
Helps minimize oil production and improve overall skin tone.
Phyto Corrective Gel
Targets breakouts, reduces blemishes, unclogs pores, and helps prevent future acne without over-drying the skin.
Effaclar Duo (+) Acne Treatment
Soothes the skin, controls excess oil, and reduces the appearance of pores throughout the day.
Serozinc Mattifying Face Mist
Smooths skin texture, unclogs pores, and reduces breakouts without irritating the skin.
Effaclar Serum
Gently exfoliates to remove dead skin cells, unclogs pores, and refines skin texture.
T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum
Oil-free formula that helps control excess sebum while providing a lightweight hydration boost.
C-Firma Fresh Day Serum
Improves the skin’s moisture levels and elasticity, making it suitable for oily skin that still needs hydration.
B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum
Ideal for oily skin that still needs hydration without adding excess oil.
Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster
Helps reduce the size and redness of pimples overnight without over-drying the skin.
Normaderm S.O.S Acne Rescue Spot Corrector
Helps reduce excess oil, minimize pores, and improve skin texture.
Vichy Normaderm Probio-BHA Serum
Contains 2% Salicylic Acid (BHA) that penetrates deep into pores to remove excess oil, dead skin cells, and impurities.
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Provides hydration while controlling oil, making it suitable for oily and combination skin.
Pore-Reducing Toner
Contains 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide, which effectively targets acne-causing bacteria without overly drying or irritating the skin.
Balances oil production and improves overall skin texture, perfect for oily skin that needs moisture without heaviness.
Omega+ Complex Serum
Helps to brighten and even out skin tone while minimizing pores.
The Violet-C Radiance Mask
Can be used throughout the day for a hydration boost, even on oily skin.
The Tatcha Dewy Skin Mist
Combines anti-acne ingredients with a soothing formula to treat and prevent breakouts.
Avène Cleanance Concentrate with TriAcnéal
Creams & Moisturizers
Lock in moisture without heaviness. These oil-free or gel-based moisturizers keep your skin hydrated, matte, and comfortable all day long.
Provides hydration without adding extra oil or making skin feel greasy.
Protini Polypeptide Cream
Provides a deep exfoliation to clear out pores, reduce oiliness, and improve skin texture.
T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial
Provides lightweight hydration, reduces shine, and minimizes the appearance of pores.
Effaclar Mat Mattifying Moisturizer
Hydrates while minimizing pore size and reducing shine
Daily Moisture
Helps reduce oil production and controls acne while keeping the skin hydrated.
Normaderm PhytoAction Acne Control Daily Moisturizer
Provides hydration without clogging pores or leaving a greasy residue.
Clear Oil-Free Moisturizer
Provides hydration without clogging pores, making it perfect for oily skin.
The Water Cream
Acts as a barrier against pollution and makeup while smoothing skin texture.
The Silk Canvas
While it provides a dewy finish, it can still be beneficial for oily skin types that need hydration without feeling greasy.
The Dewy Skin Cream
Lightweight and non-comedogenic, making it suitable for oily and acne-prone skin.
Avène Cleanance Mat Mattifying Emulsion
Helps to control excess oil production and prevent future breakouts.
Avène Cleanance Acne-Fighting Lotion
Leaves a matte finish, making it suitable for oily and combination skin.
Avène Hydrance Light Hydrating Cream
Free from preservatives and fragrances, minimizing the risk of allergic reactions.
Avène Tolerance Extreme Cream
Helps reduce blackheads and prevent acne breakouts.
Avène Cleanance K Exfoliating Cream
Sun Protection Creams
No oily skin routine is complete without SPF. These lightweight, non-greasy sunscreens protect your skin from harmful rays while keeping shine under control.
Absorbs excess oil and minimizes shine throughout the day without leaving a greasy residue.
Capital Soleil Mattifying 3-in-1 Sunscreen SPF 50
It offers broad-spectrum UV protection with a non-greasy, mattifying effect. Perfect for daily use, even for acne-prone skin.
Anthelios Clear Skin Sunscreen SPF 60
Non-comedogenic and oil-free, perfect for oily skin types.
Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30
Ultra-light, oil-free formula with broad-spectrum sun protection.
