As a person that has a mixed to oily skin (very oily T-zone) and has been through a lot of skin trouble including adult acne, I have to filter many products that can cause irritation to my skin and make sure what I use on my face is actually worth it...
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Serums
Everyday face creams
Night creams
Face cleansers
Sunscreens for oily skin
Eye creams
Serums
Great for people who haven’t used any retinoids before, sat really nicely on my face 🫶🏻
Ordinary serum Mild Retinol 0.2% in Squalane for General Signs of Aging
Except for the fact that it smells amazing, it leaves the skin literally glowing
Dior Capture Le Sérum: hoogperformante anti-aging correctie
It really helps with dark spots and pores, especially combined with the cream from the same line
Ahava Dark Spot Correcting Serum
Great serum to keep your face glowing, helps with pores and is oily skin friendly
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
I have quite large pores on my face and I use this chemical pealing once every 10days-2 weeks and it works great. You need to use a very small amount and not leave it more than 15mins to avoid irritation
Ordinary serum AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
Everyday face creams
Most refreshing hydrating gel cream I’ve ever tried, especially for my oily skin it didn’t leave greasiness
Greek Yoghurt Nourishing Probiotic Gel-Cream
Very effective for dark spots and pores, especially combined with the serum
Ahava - Dark Spot Correcting Gel Cream
I used this when I had acne, it leaves an amazing matte finish and no greasiness at all. It’s definitely not for dry skins though because it could cause dehydration of the skin
Hydrovit Anti-Acne Crème 50ml
My mom got me this as a gift and I LOVED it, it smells great and is very hydrating without leaving my oily skin greasy
Capture Totale Super Potent Rich Creme: rijke anti-ageing crème
Amazing hydrating cream without fragrance for sensitive skins, doesn’t cause breakouts, suitable for acne prone skin types
Dermolin Dagcrème | Kalmerende en verzachtende werking
Night creams
I swear by this cream, great quality and leaves my skin so smooth the next day
Ahava Uplift Night Cream
Got this cream from Italy with snail saliva, leaves my skin extremely smooth the next morning 💯
Face Complex Crema Notte Bava di Lumaca
Face cleansers
Recommended by my dermatologist when I had adult acne, it was perfect for cleansing my skin without creating breakouts
Sensibio Gel moussant, reinigende gel voor gevoelige huid - BIODERMA
Great product for oily skin and helps with breakouts BUT can cause dry skin during winter so I would suggest alternating it with another cleanser
Effaclar Zuiverende Schuimende Gel Gezichtsreiniging
It’s amazing for oily skin, no breakouts and doesn’t cause greasiness
Avéne - Cleansing gel
Sunscreens for oily skin
Literally THEE best sunscreen for oily skin, it’s definitely the one that sits on my face the best
La Roche-Posay Anthelios sunscreen
One of the best sunscreens I’ve used, another win win from Greek pharmacy drugstore cosmetic companies
FrezyDerm SUN SCREEN VELVET FACE SPF 50+ - FREZYDERM
Great for oily skin, leaves a smooth finish but not greasiness
Thank You Farmer - Sun Project Skin Relief Sun Cream
Eye creams
Very hydrating eye cream, especially for sensitive skin it feels very soothing
Soothing Eye Contour Cream | Eau Thermale Avène
Face masks
I SWEAR by this mask, it leaves my oily skin feel so clean and smooth. Doesn’t dry out the skin, doesn’t cause breakouts, it’s just so amazing
