As someone with oily, acne-prone skin, these are the skincare products I've personally tested, along with my honest thoughts and whether they're worth your money.
Sections
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Cleansers
Treatments / Serums
Toners
Moisturizers
Sunscreen
Cleansers
Every cleanser I’ve tried — from gentle daily washes to deep cleansers. Notes on what stripped my skin vs what soothed it.
When I first tried this in winter, my skin did NOT love it. It felt too gentle and didn't cleanse enough for my oily/combo skin. I think this works better for very sensitive or dry skin that doesn't get oily. I'll only use it when my skin needs calmi...
Prequel Gleanser
Foamy but not harsh. Good for mornings.
Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Foam – Gentle Face Cleanser
Not bad
Fation Nosca9 Deep Pore Cleansing Foam
Treatments / Serums
This was my first salicylic acid product and it changed everything for my oily T-zone. It’s the only thing that actually helps my breakouts. When I pop a pimple and use this overnight, it shrinks fast. Only thing — it’s a little watery, so be gentle ...
Bumble Salicylic Acid Spot Treatment
the bigger difference in skincare
PanOxyl Adapalene 0.1% Retinoid Acne Gel
Toners
BEST
Pyunkang Yul PKY Calming Deep Moisture Toner
Moisturizers
Very gentle and hydrating, but it doesn’t layer well with sunscreen on my oily skin. It leaves me looking a little dull after a few hours. Great as a night moisturizer or when I want to calm my skin, just not my morning go-to.
Prequel Urea Advanced Relief Moisturizing Milk
yes
COSRX Oil Free Lotion with Birch Sap
best
Green Tea - Korean Skincare
¥es
Innisfree Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Cream - Space NK
Sunscreen
Sunscreens I’ve actually worn outside — tested on brown, semi sensitive skin. No white cast, no irritation, just prote
This sunscreen is a gem for oily skin. It soaks up excess oil, no white cast if you rub it in well, and never irritates. Found it through a trusted recommendation and it’s a great daily SPF!
