I’ve had oily skin pretty much all my life. If you do as well you probably know what it’s like trying to find a face moisturizer that provides moisture but not too much moisture and doesn’t leave your skin looking like a greasy mess.
Finding a good face moisturizer was such a struggle for me that for a while I stopped using a moisturizer on my face and would just apply a primer or serum and go about my day (take it from me that is not the best choice).
Even oily skin needs moisture and when the skin is dehydrated it will produce more oil. Once I started consistently using a face moisturizer and keeping my skin hydrated by using more hydrating skin products and drinking more water I started to see my skin secreting less oil.
Finding a good face moisturizer was such a struggle for me that for a while I stopped using a moisturizer on my face and would just apply a primer or serum and go about my day (take it from me that is not the best choice).
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The key is to find a moisturizer that hydrates your skin without the heavy emollients so your face feels comfortable, light, and fresh. Here are some of the key things to look for in a moisturizer that you’ll use on oily skin
Here are 7 face moisturizers that fit that bill
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Not only does it hydrate the skin, but it also shields the skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays.
It contains the following key ingredients:
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The key is to find a moisturizer that hydrates your skin without the heavy emollients so your face feels comfortable, light, and fresh. Here are some of the key things to look for in a moisturizer that you’ll use on oily skin
- It’s lightweight
- Oil-free
- Water-based
- Doesn’t clog pores (AKA non-comedogenic)
- Has humectants such as hyaluronic acid and glycerin
Here are 7 face moisturizers that fit that bill
Cetaphil Oil Absorbing Moisturizer
This moisturizer claims to be lightweight and oil-free so it absorbs quickly into the skin. In addition to providing 24-hour hydration, this moisturizer has MicroPearl technology that absorbs surface oil helping to control shine and give the skin a mattifying effect. Plus, it has broad-spectrum SPF 30 providing protection from harmful UVA/UVB rays.You can purchase this moisturizer from
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost City Shield Hydrating Water Gel with SPF 25
This is my go-to daytime moisturizer all year long because it has SPF in it. In addition to providing sun protection this moisturizer helps fight pollution & environmental stressors, it’s lightweight, oil-free, and provides lightweight hydration. I provide a full review of it here.You can purchase this moisturizer from
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer SPF 50
I've been using this moisturizer for several months and though it's got a heavier texture than I typically gravitate towards it's worked really well for me.Not only does it hydrate the skin, but it also shields the skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays.
It contains the following key ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid to lock in moisture for a plump complexion
- Broad-spectrum SPF 50 Helioplex® sunscreen to protect the skin from the sun
- Vitamin E to help fight daily environmental aggressors
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La Roche Posay, Toleriane Double Repair Matte Face Moisturizer
I haven’t yet tried the brand La Roche Posay or this moisturizer but after reading about it and seeing reviews I really want to. It claims to provide all-day hydration without the shine while helping to repair the skin barrier after 1-hour.It's formulated with a high concentration of La Roche-Posay prebiotic thermal water, ceramide-3, niacinamide, glycerin and oil-absorbing powders, perlite and silica
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This moisturizer provides all-day moisture while being oil-free and fast-absorbing, and contains hyaluronic acid.
This moisturizer is only available at Walmart as it’s the Walmart store brand.
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One interesting feature of this moisturizer is that it claims to quench the skin for 48 hours. I don’t know that I would go that long without washing my face but I guess it’s nice to know I’d have that option (shrug) 🤷🏾♀️.
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Equate Beauty Hydration Gel Facial and Neck Moisturizer
The website notes this compares to the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel so it could be a dupe for that.This moisturizer provides all-day moisture while being oil-free and fast-absorbing, and contains hyaluronic acid.
This moisturizer is only available at Walmart as it’s the Walmart store brand.
Yes To Watermelon Daily Gel Moisturizer
This moisturizer from Yes To claims to be lightweight and cool to the touch. It’s “loaded with Lycopene and Watermelon Extract to refresh, Vitamin C to brighten, and skin-plumping Sodium Hyaluronate to improve texture.”You can purchase this moisturizer from Amazon.
Aveeno Positively Radiant Gel Moisturizer
If you’re looking for a moisturizer that can enhance your natural radiance and brighten your complexion this may be the moisturizer for you. Key ingredients in this moisturizer include tone-correcting soy and hyaluronic acid.One interesting feature of this moisturizer is that it claims to quench the skin for 48 hours. I don’t know that I would go that long without washing my face but I guess it’s nice to know I’d have that option (shrug) 🤷🏾♀️.
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What moisturizer would you try?
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