A good moisturizer is the key to any beauty routine, but the wrong one can spell disaster for those with oily skin. Too much moisture will clog pores and possibly increase your skin’s oil production, which leads to dreaded breakouts. So to avoid a catastrophic skin event, we went to an expert.
We asked Audrey Kunin, board-certified dermatologist and founder of DERMAdoctor, what we should look for when it comes to moisturizers for oily skin. “Regardless of skin type, your moisturizer label should say it’s non-comedogenic, meaning it will not plug pores or trigger acne,” says Dr. Kunin. “This is especially important if you tend to have oily skin.”
Dr. Kunin notes oily skin types should avoid products bases loaded with silicones or ointments, or balm-like heavy creams which clog pores and increase oil production. She also recommends looking for more from your skincare. Every skincare product you apply should offer additional benefits, not simply hydration. Ahead, we break down the 9 best moisturizers on the market for oily skin.
1
Derma Doctor Wrinkle Revenge Ultimate Hyaluronic Serum
sephora.com $68.00
Dr. Kunin’s number one recommendation. Hyaluronic acid helps hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, yet will feel lightweight, making it ideal for oily skin.
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2
Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Cooling Gel
sephora.com $48.00
A cooling effect coupled with hydration. The gel provides a cool matte finish so it’s easily to apply under makeup.
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3
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream
sephora.com $175.00
La Mer’s moisturizing soft cream works on every complexion and provides hydration along with Miracle Broth, an infusion of harvested sea kelp and other minerals, to plump and soothe the skin.
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4
Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream
sephora.com $112.00
This ceramidin cream works to create a natural barrier so your skin can retain water better. It also has a time-release moisture for up to 26 hours.
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5
boscia Cactus Water Moisturizer
sephora.com $38.00
Boscia’s new Cactus Water moisturizer utilizes the Queen of Night Cactus, an ancient hydrating plant and maybe the name of Rihanna’s next single, to provide lightweight moisture, leaving your skin soft and smooth.
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6
Saturday Skin Waterfall Glacier Water Cream
sephora.com $39.00
It’s all about the peptides. The moisturizer utilizes amino acid compounds, peptides, to improve skin collagen and reduce melanin production. Your skin will be its healthiest, most hydrated version yet.
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7
Tatcha Water Cream
violetgrey.com $68.00
Duchess of Sussex-approved Tatcha brings the hydration with this water cream. Japanese leopard lily helps control excess oil so you won’t be shiny and oily all day long.
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8
Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Moisturizer
amazon.com $62.69
The oil-free formula won’t clog your pores but it will provide hydration from the key ingredient, antioxidant-packed watermelon. It also contains hyaluronic acid to plump and firm the skin.
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9
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel-Cream
sephora.com $29.50
Oil-free is the way to be. The gel cream not only delivers 24 moisture but also provides shine control. Oil doesn’t stand a chance.
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