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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

Vivier Ultra Purifying Clay Mask 2 fl oz - SkinElite
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Vivier

Vivier Ultra Purifying Clay Mask 2 fl oz

$80.00

Vivier Ultra Hydrating Mask: hydrates and strengthens Vivier Ultra Purifying Clay Mask is a luxurious treatment designed to deeply purify and refresh your skin. Crafted with a unique blend of Red and White Kaolin Clay, this mask effectively draws out...

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Peter Thomas Roth Mask + Patch Duo 2-Piece Kit - SkinElite
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Peter Thomas Roth

Peter Thomas Roth Mask + Patch Duo 2-Piece Kit

$48.00

$55 OFF! A $93 VALUE The Peter Thomas Roth Mask + Patch Duo 2-Piece Kit features cult-favorite essentials for the face and eyes, helping to make skin look firmer, more hydrated, and youthful. The 24K Gold Mask Pure Luxury Lift & Firm brightens and...

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Peter Thomas Roth Mask Blast-Off 3-Piece Mask Kit - SkinElite
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Peter Thomas Roth

Peter Thomas Roth Mask Blast-Off 3-Piece Mask Kit

$45.00

$90 OFF! A $135 VALUE Achieve firmer, brighter, and smoother-looking skin with the Peter Thomas Roth Mask Blast-Off 3-Piece Mask Kit full of bestselling masks. The 24K Gold Mask Pure Luxury Lift & Firm helps to tighten the skin while providing a...

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Peter Thomas Roth Mini Mask Multiverse 4-Piece Mask Kit - SkinElite
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Peter Thomas Roth Mini Mask Multiverse 4-Piece Mask Kit

$16.00

$15 OFF! A $31 VALUE Dive into the mini mask multiverse with the Peter Thomas Roth Mini Mask Multiverse 4-Piece Mask Kit featuring mini sizes of essential treatments: the soothing Cucumber Gel Mask Extreme De-Tox™ Hydrator, the smoothing Pumpkin...

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Osmosis

Osmosis SPRING Fresh Enzyme Mask 1 oz

$50.00

Welcome the season of renewal with the Osmosis Spring Fresh Enzyme Mask! Formulated to prepare your skin to embrace the seasonal shift, this exclusive skincare remedy gently exfoliates and rebalances your skin, promoting a youthful, radiant glow...

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Dermalogica

Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant 0.45 fl oz

$19.00

Calming vegan exfoliating powder polishes skin while supporting the skin’s moisture barrier. Vegan milky powder exfoliant with Oat and Coconut activates upon contact with water, releasing botanical extracts to help polish away dead skin cells. This...

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In Your Face Skincare

In Your Face Skincare Pumpkin Enzyme Mask 2 oz

$75.00

Indulge in the multi-tasking wonders of this triple treat: resurfacing the skin, minimizing the visibility of pores, and quenching thirsty skin with deep hydration. Enriched with nourishing minerals, enzymes, and antioxidants, it breathes new life into...

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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SkinBetter Science

SkinBetter Science Detoxifying Scrub Mask 2 oz

$60.00

Clay-based scrub mask that uses naturally derived ingredients to exfoliate skin. Customizable frequency and duration of use based on your specific skincare needs. Dual-functioning, clay-based scrub mask that resets skin for clarity and glow. Uses...

Peter Thomas Roth Hello, Mask Obsession! 4-Piece Mask Kit
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Peter Thomas Roth Hello, Mask Obsession! 4-Piece Mask Kit

$65.00

$102 OFF! A $167 VALUE Multi-mask with the perfect mask for any task! This 4-piece kit of bestselling masks has everything you need to help hydrate, lift, exfoliate and clarify the look of skin.   Includes 1.7 fl oz of each: Water...

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SkinCeuticals

SkinCeuticals Simply Clean 6.8 fl oz

$39.00

Gel cleanser Pore-refining gel cleanses, exfoliates, and soothes normal, combination, or oily skin. Simply Clean is a powerful makeup removing cleanser formulated with an amino acid surfactant system and a 6% concentration combining sulfonic acid...

iS Clinical

iS CLINICAL Cleansing Complex Polish 4 oz

$48.00

Cleansing Complex Polish thoroughly cleanses the surface and pores of the skin without drying or stripping essential natural oils. This light, foamy gel contains eco-friendly microparticles of Cellulose and Jojoba combined with powerful botanical...

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Dermalogica

Dermalogica Discover Healthy Skin kit

$39.50

Valued at $48 The perfect introduction to Dermalogica, this special collection of our favorite and most popular products is a complete regimen for all skin types. Try it today and see for yourself why Dermalogica is the #1 choice of skin care...

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Revision

Revision Pumpkin Enzyme Mask 1.7 oz

$54.00

Leave skin feeling smooth and looking healthy with this “scrub-in mask” that features dual action physical and enzyme exfoliators that instantly revitalize complexion. Pumpkin and cocoa mico-exfoliating powders provide gentle physical...

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Revision Skincare Exfoliating Facial Rinse 16 fl oz
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Revision

Revision Skincare Exfoliating Facial Rinse 16 fl oz

$112.00

This highly concentrated, invigorating toner deeply cleans pores by sweeping away excess oil and impurities. Refreshes and brightens dull skin for a more youthful appearance. Leave your skin feeling refreshed and vibrant while refining your pores with...

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FOREO LUNA fofo
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FOREO

FOREO LUNA fofo

$89.00

SAY HELLO TO PERSONALIZED SKINCARE! Everyone’s different – so start enjoying a skincare routine that’s as unique as you are! LUNA fofo delivers the world's first 2-in-1 smart facial massage and cleansing solution. By analyzing your...

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.