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Oily and blemish prone skin must-haves
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items I've had oily skin my whole life, and have tried pretty much everything out there. This is my list of must-haves, all items that I have used extensively in my own collection. I find the best routine for me includes a double cleanse - oil cleanser, cl...
Sections
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Cleansers
Treatments
Masks
Moisturizer
Tools
Cleansing Oils and Balms
Cleansers
Cleansers that help clear out your pores without stripping your skin of moisture.
Ultra gentle on your skin while clearing out pores and regulating oil. This is one of my faves.
5.0 oz The Matcha Foam Pore-Refining & Oil-Balancing Prebiotic Gel Cleanser - TATCHA | Ulta Beauty
The holy trinity - Byroe is an incredible, natural product line that uses fruits and vegetables as the basis for its skincare. This trio works together to balance and refresh for oil-controlled, fresh-faced skin.
Your Skin’s Green Flag - BYROE | Ulta Beauty
My teenager has used this for years to control blemishes. Non-drying, gentle, and effective.
13.5 oz Normaderm Daily Deep Cleansing with Salicylic Acid - Vichy | Ulta Beauty
If you like a tingle, this mud cleanser is definitely for you! I love to use this in the morning for a fresh and tingly wake up call. It's great for post-overnight treatment refreshing.
Ocean Cleansing Mudd - OSEA | Ulta Beauty
This stuff lasts FOREVER. One tiny pump is all you need for a foamy lather that cleanses pores and leaves skin soft. Combine with Porefessional Oil Cleanser for a double cleanse evening routine.
1.5 oz The POREfessional Good Cleanup Foaming Cleanser - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Treatments
Treating the occasional breakout without harsh side effects.
Hydrocolloid patches don't do it for me, but these have some special ingredients that make them the gold standard in my book. Salicylic acid, retinol, and aloe vera combine to shrink pimples, reduce redness, and calm skin. Make sure you check the ing...
20 ct Salicylic Acid Acne Healing Dots - Peace Out | Ulta Beauty
Masks
Soak up those impurities and leave yourself with super soft skin.
This was the first product I used from Skin1004 and I was pleasantly surprised! The mask goes on quite thin but still soaks up oil and gunk from my pores. Because it's thin, it's super easy to clean off with a soft cloth.
Madagascar Centella Poremizing Quick Clay Stick Mask - SKIN1004 | Ulta Beauty
Moisturizer
The right moisturizer regulates sebum production and leaves your skin dewy, not greasy.
Incredible moisturizer with spf for oily skin. This is super mattifying and feels really light, doesn't feel heavy at all! If you are going for a makeup free look, this is the perfect moisturizer.
Superactive Mattifying Oil + Pore Control Moisturizer SPF 50 - Murad | Ulta Beauty
This one is newer for me, but the gel texture feels great on my skin and I love the ingredients.
Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream - KORRES | Ulta Beauty
This is a pretty incredible product - lilac extract (who knew!) controls oil and balances skin while omega 3 fatty acids provide moisture. My skin stays matte and soft all day with this.
Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 - Bubble | Ulta Beauty
This Sun Bum moisturizing SPF isn't specifically for oily or acne-prone skin, but I have found this works great when you want a shimmery glow and has never caused a breakout on my skin.
Daily Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sun Bum | Ulta Beauty
Tools
All the bells and whistles to keep your pores happy!
Using the same towel to dry your skin every day is a bacteria-laden mistake. A fresh, disposable towel is essential for blemish-free skin day after day. These are amazing and I leave them to dry and use the next day for wiping down my sink.
Clean Towels Blemish Control Disposable Face Towels
Cleansing Oils and Balms
Cleansing oils & balms are essential for removing sunscreen, makeup, and excess sebum in your pores. Use as a first step and follow with a cleanser.
This cleansing oil from Tatcha emulsifies with water and rinses totally clean. Follow with a cleanser in the morning, at night I like the extra moisture overnight.
5.0 oz The Camellia Oil 2-in-1 Makeup Remover & Cleanser - TATCHA | Ulta Beauty
This is my cleansing oil holy grail, especially when used with the cleanser as a double wash. Emulsifies and rinses clean with water.
The POREfessional Get Unblocked Makeup-Removing Cleansing Oil - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
This is an affordable option for makeup and sunscreen removal. The balm is silky and emulsifies really nicely with water, and more important removes every trace of makeup and sunscreen while leaving skin soft and hydrated. Great first step in your oi...
Erase It All Makeup Cleansing Balm Vitamin C - Garnier | Ulta Beauty
Micellar Water
For the nights when the double cleanse full routine just isn't going to work for you.
This micellar water by Sensibio is gentle on my skin but really gets into my pores to clean them out.
16.9 oz Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Face Cleanser for Sensitive Skin - Bioderma | Ulta Beauty
Another affordable option from Garnier, this one contains salicylic acid for those who are more prone to acne and breakouts. Yet, still gentle and non-drying on skin.
SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water and Makeup Remover with Salicylic Acid - Garnier | Ulta Beauty
Toners
Love love love to use this in the event after cleansing and before treatment. The lavender scent is super calming and just gives me a sense of ease after a long day. The toner is gentle and my skin feels less oily after using it. It helps my treatmen...
ELEMIS Balancing Lavender Toner
This alcohol free, exfoliating toner works to smooth skin, control oil production, and reduce shine. I find that it's super gentle for an active toner and doesn't burn or make my skin inflamed.
Deep Sweep 2% BHA Pore Cleaning Toner
This toner has a light dose of azelaic acid, an important ingredient for reducing redness and refining skin tone. It's gentle enough to keep it from irritating sensitive skin but the active ingredients really help your skin tone and oil production. T...
Azelaic Acid 3 Cica Skin Clarifying Toner - ANUA | Ulta Beauty