The 6 Best Moisturisers For Oily Skin

In the beauty world, moisturiser is often incorrectly thought to be damaging for oily skin.

Applying moisturiser to oily skin can lead to a youthful, wrinkle-free visage—but only after cleansing and toning to remove any existing oil buildup from your skin, of course.

If you do have combination or oily skin and you're in the market for a new moisturiser, it goes without saying that you shouldn't settle for the first one you lay eyes on. In recent years, moisturisers tailored for oily skin have experienced a major popularity surge, for those of us looking to specifically combat excess oil.

While many with oily skin may shudder at the thought of adding a moisturiser to their routine, it may actually help to improve their skin. Oily skin isn't necessarily hydrated skin; rather it means that your skin has a very effective barrier against attackers such as germs and pollutants. With the right moisturiser, those with oily skin may be able to reduce how much oil the skin produces by balancing the sebum.

Don't feel like you have to pay a hefty price for an effective oily-skin moisturiser, either. Trustworthy brands like Olay provide their own affordable (and often just as effective) variants, while Dr. Dennis Gross and Murad are some of the best premium brand names to shop for.

Scroll down for six of the best oily-skin moisturiser products on the market, to minimise your persistent sheen.

Regenerist Whip Face Moisturiser by Olay

A re-vamped iteration of their iconic Regenerist moisturiser, Olay's Regenerist Whip product tames fine lines and wrinkles, with an unbelievably oil-free formula. Made with Active Rush Technology that transforms from cream to liquid on skin for instant absorption, Olay's Regenerist Whip has a weightless formula that leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth with a matte finish, controlling shine for eight hours and making—perfect to use under makeup and for those with oily skin.

$48.99 for 50g at Priceline.

Oil-Free Moisturiser by Paula's Choice

Paula's Choice provides affordable solutions for all kinds of problematic skin, and their cult oil-free moisturiser is a favourite of industry insiders and beauty gurus alike.

$36 for 60mL at Paula's Choice.

Mandarin Facial Hydrating Cream by Aesop

Aesop is known for their simple, nature-infused approach to skincare, and their Mandarin Facial Hydrating Cream is their most effective product for maintaining combination and oily skin.

$55 for 60mL at ADOREBEAUTY.

Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream by Kiehl's

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream is already a popular product, but the Oil-Free Gel Cream variant is better suited for anyone suffering from temperamental facial oiliness.

$50 for 50mL at Kiehl's.

Blemish Control Skin Perfecting Lotion by Murad

Murad's Skin Perfection Lotion not only aids oily skin, but minimises your imperfections at the same time—namely, existing acne and visible dark spots.

$64 for 50mL at ADOREBEAUTY.

Alpha Beta Exfoliating Moisturiser by Dr. Dennis Gross

Incorporating salicylic acid, glycolic acid and lactic acid (three of Dr. Dennis Gross's key product ingredients), the Alpha Beta Exfoliating Moisturiser is a masterful solution for tired, oily skin.

$104 for 60mL at MECCA.

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