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#6 - Oily, Sensitive, Non-Pigmented & Tight
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items The majority of people with this skin type are under the age of 30 with acne. Sensitivity caused by underlying inflammation is the one barrier to skin health for OSNT types.
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Cleansers
Acne Treatments
Anti-inflammatory Products
Retinols
Moisturizers
Sunscreen
Cleansers
Anti-inflammatory cleansers that help to reduce excessive oil area ideal for this skin type. Cleansers that contain salicylic acid, sulfacetamide or sulfur are great options as well.
This cleanse contains sulfur to help reduce skin's surface oil and treat breakouts. Sulfur is an effective ingredient for treating acne while calming the skin and not causing irritation
Kate Somerville EradiKate 3% Sulfur Foaming Cleanser
This is a great cleanser for anyone who has concerns with pores whether you have sensitive skin or are oily/combination
ANUA | Heartleaf Quecetinol Cleansing Foam
Effectively removes all traces of makeup, SPF, and excess oil while visibly improving the look of pores & redness
Paula's Choice | RESIST Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser
A gentle face cleanser proven to strengthen the skin barrier and prevent moisture loss
EltaMD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser
Designed to gently and effectively break down dirt, debris, excess oil and make up, this lightweight pH-balanced formula transforms into a rich lather and prevents stripping vital moisture.
BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser
A super gentle, foamy cleansers to help oil production but also being delicate with sensitive skin. I love that this cleanser is pH balanced
Hey Honey Propolis Facial Cleanser Foam
It cleanses and helps clear acne while leaving the skin feeling soft and comfortable. Instantly dissolves dirt and oil without stripping skin of its natural moisture, helping to maintain the protective skin barrier and overall hydration.
CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Face Cleanser, Acne Treatment Face Wash - Fragrance-Free, Paraben-Free, Noncomedogenic, Contains Hyaluronic Acid
Acne Treatments
Control inflammation by integrating ingredients into your skincare routine that kill C. acnes bacteria, clear your pores and have skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory properties.
This plant-based serum is great for this skin type if breakouts are a concerns. Helps to prevent and treat them. Also helps to balance oil and soothe sensitive skin
HERBIVORE Blue Wave Clearing Serum 2% Salicylic
BPO is amazing at treating acne/breakouts. That being said, this is 10% and I only recommend this for those who score low on the sensitivity scale
Terminator 10 | AcneFree Dermatology Inspired Care
A perfect acne spot treatment for skin that can be more on the sensitive side. Primarily contains sulfur and niacinamide as well as a small amount of glycolic acid to control oil. Licorice extract helps to calm and soothe skin
THAYERS Rapid Acne Treatment 10% Sulfur
Easy to use acne spot treatment. Great for teens or those on the go. Keeps sensitive skin in mind and helps calm and soothe
Bubble Skincare 1.8% Salicylic Acid Acne Spot Treatment
Has a calming effect and also helps to control oil and excess sebum. Balances skin's pH levels and restores the skin stability.
Biodance Sea Kelp Gel Toner Pads for Sensitive Skin
Gently exfoliates, hydrates, and refines skin texture while minimizing pores for a radiant, flawless complexion.
Squalane + 2% BHA Pore Minimizing Toner
Quickly soothes troubled areas and helps clear blemishes, breakouts, and zits. Its non-comedogenic, non-flaking formula is designed to dry out active, angry, and stubborn acne in a snap.
APRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP™ Clearing Solution
Combines 0.5% salicylic acid, 2.5% mandelic acid, and 2.5% PHA, giving it three types of exfoliating acids to help unclog pores, smooth texture, and improve the appearance of blemishes.
Neutrogena Evenly Clear Acne Exfoliant, Salicylic Acid $17
Anti-inflammatory Products
Can be used to calm redness and irritation.
This product is perfect for any OSNT especially if rosacea is present. This also works to strengthen skin's barrier
Replenix Caffeine Calming Face Serum
If you're someone like me who has sensitive but love the feel of a clean toner - this one is perfect. Use Hypochlorus acid to cleanse skin, maintain balance and reduce redness while being gentle on the skin
Otella Detox & Soothe Face Mist with Hypochlorous Acid
Very gentle and soothing toner for those with rosacea who crave the refreshing feel of a toner. Helps strengthen the skin barrier and keep the skin's microbiome intact
Andalou Naturals 1000 Roses Biome Toner
Retinols
This retinol may not be advertised to help with acne/breakouts but any retinol would. I recommend this one in particular because it's encapsulated retinol which avoids irritation to skin.
Farmacy 1% Retinol Serum Face Anti Aging
I love a gentle retinol for acne that can be used daily. It's also combined with Salicylic Acid to help treat acne. This can be used as a daily preventative serum as well
Innisfree | Gentle Retinol Salicylic Anti-Blemish Serum
Retinol supports skin turnover, while salicylic acid helps unclog pores. Niacinamide serum and kinetin refine tone and texture for a true pore minimizer.
Remedy for Pore Size | Pore Refining Serum
Moisturizers
A light moisturizer if skin feels dry works best for this oily skin type. Light moisturizers with anti-inflammatory ingredients are great as well
Perfect moisturizer for OSNT. Use in drier areas of skin or all over if needing light hydration. Soothing and calming for the sensitive nature of this skin type. Has a really nice cooling sensation
m-61 Hydraboost HA Gel Moisturizer Oil-Free
A light moisturizer for those with more oily, combination skin. Great for skin that is sensitive and a compromised skin barrier
Remedy Light Moisture Barrier Repair Gel
A great moisturizer for those who tend to be more on the oily side but also struggles with rosacea skin that can “heat up.” The cooling sensation helps to relieve that and is great for post-treatment when skin is irritated
AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Hydro Soothing Gel Cream
Contains Salicylic Acid and Tea Tree Oil that help regulate oil production, preventing clogged pores and breakouts and promoting clearer, balanced skin. Helps minimize redness while calming irritation. works perfectly as a base under makeup, controll...
DERMA E Acne Oil Control Matte Moisturizer
Strengthens and regenerates the skin barrier from within. Ideal for daily use under makeup, SPF, or alone as a facial moisturizer
Experiment Molecular Mesh Barrier Repair Moisturizer
Sebum-balancing formula is designed to nourish without heaviness, making this an ideal lightweight face oil for sensitive skin. it helps balance sebum to reduce clogged pores and breakouts
KraveBeauty Oil La La Lightweight Facial Oil
Deeply moisturizes while replenishing the skin with vital, high potency nutrients. Skin is left looking and feeling fresh, radiant and healthy.
ELEMIS Superfood Day Cream - Vitamin-Rich Moisturizer
Sunscreen
Lotions or gel-based SPF is ideal with skin that is more oily. Mineral/physical SPF is preferred for sensitivity concerns with this skin type
A gel-based SPF is perfect for OSNT especially if they are more oily or feel that most SPF feels greasy. This absorbs immediately into skin and has SPF 50
Sun Bum Daily SPF 50 Clear Gel Face Sunscreen
This product will make your morning routine super simple - it's your daily antioxidant, moisturizer, and SPF with a tint
Paula's Choice RESIST Super-Light SPF 30
A matte finish, physical sunscreen that’s weightless and works for all skin types including sensitive skin.
Dr.Jart+ Every Sun Day Mineral SPF 50+ Face
With SPF 40 while adding a subtle tint that blurs and blends into skin with no white cast or chalky residue. Helps mattify oil and balance acne-prone skin.
Bubble Skincare Plus One Tinted Sunscreen SPF 40, All Skin Types
Makeup
Medicated makeup, powders and/or concealers to even out redness work well with oily skin prone to redness and acne. Powder-based makeup works best on oilier skin
If you're in need of covering-up breakouts or redness - this yellow concealer neutralizes it once applied. Tarte is known for they're skin-friendly makeup
tarte shape tape corrector - Blendable Formula
Travel-friendly powder for any skin tone. Helps reduce oil for a semi-matte finish. That's my favorite part of this powder - it doesn't completely mattify the skin
LANEIGE Neo Blurring Powder Oil-Control Compact
A skincare-prep serum absorbs oil all day without an over-drying effect. Fast-absorbing, translucent, and undetectable on all skin tones, it preps your skin for the best matte-makeup results while combating acne-prone skin concerns like oiliness, shi...
Danessa Myricks | Yummy Skin Mattifying Water Powder Serum with Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid
Misc
If needing to add something extra into your routine - this mask is ideal. Whether you're irritated from a rosacea flare and/or breaking out, this sulfur-based mask helps to clear and calm skin
GlyMed+ Mattifying Sulfur Masque
I love this eye makeup remover. It's phenomenal for difficult to remove makeup
Illiyoon Gentle Deep Eye Makeup Remover
Potent and effective product delivers high level cleansing of normal to oily skin and skin prone to folliculitis and microbe colonization.
CLn ProStrength Wash