Ingredients that suit oily skin
Aloe Veraredness
Alpha Arbutinpigmentation
Centella Asiaticaredness
Ceramidesbarrier
Ferulic Acidantioxidant
Glutathionepigmentation
Hyaluronic Acidhydration
Licorice Extractpigmentation
Panthenolbarrier
Polyglutamic Acidhydration
Squalanehydration
Tranexamic Acidpigmentation
Zinc PCAoil control
Azelaic Acidacne
Kojic Acidpigmentation
Mandelic Acidacne
Niacinamideoil control
Sulfuracne
Tea Tree Oilacne
Benzoyl Peroxideacne
Glycolic Acidtexture
Hydroquinonepigmentation
Retinalaging
Salicylic Acidacne
Vitamin Cpigmentation
Adapaleneacne
Retinolaging
Tretinoinaging
Use with more care
These aren't off-limits, but they aren't the first choice for oily skin:
Pore-cloggers to skip in face products
Isopropyl Myristate5/5
Isopropyl Isostearate5/5
Isocetyl Stearate5/5
Octyl Stearate5/5
Wheat Germ Oil5/5
Coconut Oil4/5
Cocoa Butter4/5
Palm Oil4/5
Flaxseed Oil4/5
Ethylhexyl Palmitate4/5
Isopropyl Palmitate4/5
Isostearyl Isostearate4/5
See the non-comedogenic oils list →
Routines for oily skin by city
Frequently asked questions
What ingredients are best for Oily skin?
Aloe Vera, Alpha Arbutin, Centella Asiatica, Ceramides, Ferulic Acid and Glutathione suit oily skin well.
What should Oily skin avoid?
Heavy pore-clogging oils and esters such as Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Isocetyl Stearate and Ethylhexyl Stearate in leave-on face products.