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Oiliness

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Find The Best Moisturizer, Sunscreen, Serum, Cleanser, and More For Oily Skin

Control excess oil, reduce shine, and refine pores with formulas designed to keep your oily complexion balanced and fresh

Osmosis

Osmosis Extract Purifying Charcoal Mask 1 oz

$56.00

A mineral-rich clay mask designed to help absorb oil, reduce pore size, and detox skin for a smoother, brighter complexion. This luxurious mask is made with activated charcoal and kaolin clay to purify the skin, while glycerin helps it stay hydrated,...

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Dermalogica

Dermalogica Porescreen Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 - 1 fl oz

$55.00

PROTECTS, PREPS, ENHANCES Multitasking sunscreen delivers SPF 40 protection, while supporting healthy-looking pores, minimizing their appearance with a blurring, primer-like effect, and enhancing skin tone with a hint of tint for radiant skin. Formulated...

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Dermalogica

Dermalogica Clear Start Micro-Pore Mist 4 fl oz

$22.50

Finally, a mist that can do it all: minimize visible pores, reduce excess oil, and help diminish the appearance of post-breakout marks. Formulated with niacinamide and an antioxidant-rich blend, from the first spritz, get smaller pores by the time you...

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Murad Oil and Pore Control Mattifier SPF 45 1.7 oz
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Murad

Murad Oil and Pore Control Mattifier SPF 45 1.7 oz

$49.00 $34.30

Murad’s Oil and Pore Control Mattifier SPF 45 controls oil, shine and pores in an instant and over time. Providing 10 hours of mattifying power in a lightweight, SPF moisturizer. Instantly minimize the appearance of pore by 54%*. Mattify, smooth,...

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Murad Clarifying Toner 6 oz
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Murad

Murad Clarifying Toner 6 oz

$30.00 $22.50

Instantly refresh skin, remove oils and impurities with Murad’s Clarifying Face Toner. This cooling formula is specifically formulated to target skin concerns like breakouts, acne scars, and redness. This unique blend of ingredients works to...

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GlyMed Plus

GlyMed Plus Serious Action Masque 4 oz

$52.00

For acne prone and oily skin. This masque combines the proven benefits of salicylic acid, glycolic acid, and lactic acid along with the healing properties of ancient herbal remedies and tea tree oil to fight acne deep inside the pores. With the addition...

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GlyMed Plus

GlyMed Plus Skin Resurfacing Lotion with Resorcinol 4 oz

$42.00

formerly Skin Peeling Lotion This powerful blend of Lactic acid, Sulfur, and Resorcinol addresses acne conditions that are more resistant to treatment. Our unique formula encourages peeling while killing bacteria, suppresses oil production, and helps...

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GlyMed Plus

GlyMed Plus Mattifying Sulfur Masque 4 oz

$47.00

Sulfur has been proven to be beneficial when treating acne or rosacea. Working in a similar manner as benzoyl peroxide, sulfur kills bacteria and loosens impaction within the pores. This therapeutic masque is effective for soothing after extractions and...

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GlyMed Plus

GlyMed Plus Vitamin C Cleanser 6.75 oz

$44.00

Vitamin C Cleanser is an antioxidant-packed cleanser that promotes hydration and aids in protecting the skin. This product helps to soften and remove dead skin cells and makeup, oils, dirt, and debris. A superior creamy healing cleanser for post care...

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Ever wondered why a skin care product can work fantastically for a friend but not for you, or vice versa? That’s because every person’s skin is unique, with its own strengths and weaknesses and its own features. One way your skin might differ from others is if it’s especially oily.

Why is My Skin Oily?

Oily skin is one of four basic skin types: oily, dry, balanced, and combination (some areas of your face are oily while others are dry). Skin type is usually something we can’t control. It can come from genetics, hormones, and other factors. It can even change at different times in your life. For example, most people have oilier skin during their teen years thanks to the hormone storm of puberty.

How Do I Know If I Have Oily Skin?

For some people with oily skin, it’s obvious to them – they can’t touch their face for a second without feeling a greasy film. But sometimes it’s more subtle, so how do you know if your skin type is oily?

There’s a trusty test you can do. Head to your local drug store and pick up a pack of blotting papers from the skin care section. Wash your face and then wait 30 minutes. After those 30 minutes, take a blotting paper and pat your skin with it throughout your face. Take a look at the blotting paper and see how much oil it picked up. If there’s more than just a minimal amount of oil, you’re officially in the oily skin club.

What Are the Issues with Oily Skin?

Oily skin isn’t necessarily bad, it’s just one of the natural skin types you might have. It does have its disadvantages, though.

Oily skin is usually more prone to acne and pimples. Pimples form when oil gets trapped in your pores, so naturally, if your pores are producing more oil, there’s a higher risk of some oil getting stuck in the pores.

A lot of people with oily skin also try to reduce the oiliness because of aesthetics alone. It creates a shiny look that isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.

What’s the Best Skin Care Routine for Oily Skin?

If you have oily skin, there are a few things to consider when you’re putting together your skin care routine. Namely, acne prevention should be a priority so you can keep your pores clear before breakouts happen. You also want to look for oil-free skin care products, especially when you’re choosing a type of product that often has oil in it like moisturizer, because you don’t want to add more oil to already oily skin.

Here's an example of what a healthy skin care routine for oily skin may look like:

  1. Gentle cleanser (pro tip: an overly harsh cleanser that strips away too much of your natural oil can actually trigger your oil glands to become more active)
  2. Acne control serum
  3. Oil-free moisturizer

Use this routine twice a day to keep your oily skin under control.