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Skincare Routine for Very Oily Skin
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items Focuses on gentle cleansing, balancing hydration, and oil-controlling ingredients to keep skin clear, fresh, and shine-free without stripping its natural moisture
Sections
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Cleansers
Acidic Toner
Hydrating Sprays
Light Serums
Light Moisturizer/HA Serum
Misc/As needed
Cleansers
Any cleanser that won't strip oil production and help to balance skin
Gently removes dirt, oil and dead skin from pores without disturbing your skin's natural moisture barrier. Menthol and willow bark extract help calm inflammation caused by acne, dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis.
Epionce Lytic Gel Cleanser
Reinforces the skin barrier, balances skin and minimizes the appearance of pores Ideal for sensitive, combination to oily skin, Clinically proven to deep clean by removing dirt, excess oils, impurities and pollution microparticles
Cetaphil Face Wash, Daily Facial 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
Provides intense and even exfoliation without being harmful to delicate skin. Hydrated silica, a naturally occuring mineral, sloughs away dull skin and impurities while glycerin and aloe leaf extract hydrate, cool, and refresh the skin.
SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub
This serum helps diminish the look of pores, strengthen skin's barrier, control excess oil, and soothe while defending against environmental stressors.
Bliss Niacinamide + Pore Vanish Serum
Acidic Toner
A daily BHA toner with 2% salicylic acid and Danish purple willow ferment to improve acne and prevent future breakouts for visibly clearer skin in 1-week. Also clarifies and controls surface oil
OLEHENRIKSEN | Detox Drops 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Toner
This is an effective and affordable glycolic toner. It's particularly great for those with oily or congested skin. It also helps for those who are concerned with pores, blackheads and fine lines. Exfoliates the skin with one use.
The INKEY List | Glycolic Acid Toning Solution
I recommend this toner for my oily folks who may have more sensitive/reactive skin - where most actives may be too much for your skin. This one is primarily zinc-based to help soak up oil and control shine while not stripping all oils off the skin
La Roche-Posay Serozinc Toner for Oily Skin
Hydrating Sprays
Helps balance oily skin by providing lightweight moisture, which can prevent overproduction of oil and refresh the skin without adding heaviness or clogging pores.
Repairs the skin barrier and instantly soothes skin's discomfort with an invisible texture and touch-free application. Provides long-lasting, 24 hour hydration. Suitable for babies 2 months and up.
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast B5 Spray Soothing Repairing Concentrate
Skin-nourishing, hydration-rich mist utilizes four types of Hyaluronic Acid, helping skin hold on to water for long-lasting hydration. Moisture barrier-boosting Hyaluronic Acid and ceramide formula helps smooth the appearance of fine lines, sealing i...
DERMALOGICA Hyaluronic Ceramide Mist
Light Serums
delivers targeted hydration and active ingredients without adding heaviness, helping balance oil production and improve skin clarity.
This serum is great for oily skin types who want to control oil and treat discoloration on their skin. Another plus - it's affordable!
The INKEY List Niacinamide Serum
Niacinamide has many benefits to several skin types and concerns. I recommend this serum because it will help to balance the oil instead of stripping it. Works for all skin types including sensitive or those wanting to re-build their skin barrier
Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum
I love this serum not only for oily skin but combination skin as well. Safe for sensitive skin types as well. I love how it gives proper hydration but gives skin a matte appearance
Aesop | Lightweight Facial Hydrating Serum
This product I can truly recommend to any skin type but I highly recommend for oil skin types. Super light feeling serum that exfoliates, keeps oil balanced and doesn't strip the skin barrier
SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum
Light Moisturizer/HA Serum
Weightless, non-greasy formula that hydrates without clogging pores, often gel or water-based, leaving the skin balanced, refreshed, and shine-controlled.
I love this product because it's fit perfectly for oily skin. It add moisture and softens the skin without adding weight - or clogged pores. The price point is doable as well coming in around $28
MAKE BEAUTY | Succulent Skin Gel Cream
This moisturizer is wonderful for oily skin. Provides enough hydration while keeping oil production in check. I love how it's versatile and can be used for many concerns and skin type. I also recommend it for anti-aging concerns
iS CLINICAL | Reparative Moisture Emulsion
Highly recommend this for my oily skin friends who may also deal with irritation or has skin that is more reactive.
Cocokind Electrolyte Water Cream Gel
Misc/As needed
I chose this clay, non-drying mask for almost that reason alone. Clay-based masks tend to dry out skin but this one not only exfoliates, minimizes pores and absorbs oil but it keep the skin balanced, not stripped. We all need SOME oil for skin to fun...
innisfree | Super Volcanic AHA Pore Clearing Clay Mask
I have to love the pink color of this mask! More importantly, it will help those with oily skin get quick control over it especially if it's more excessive than usual. I also love that even though it's clay-based, it keeps skin hydrated + balanced.
OSEA | Red Algae Clarifying Mask
This is a classic and maybe one of the first at-home peels. This is one of the strongest in their collection - I would recommend it for mature, oily/combination types. Also great for those with concerns for pores and texture
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Extra Strength Peel