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Including top picks from Neutrogena, Cetaphil, and La Roche-Posay.
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After all, your goal is to remove excess oil, not add more, right?
The tricky part lies in finding the right formula for you.
This product has the added benefit of delivering your daily dose of necessary broad-spectrum SPF 30 sun protection.
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It is a balance of effectiveness while still having an elegant vehicle to deliver that effectiveness."
Best of all, you wont be left with a greasy feel either.
This formula is oil-free and noncomedogenic, both nonnegotiable when youre battling blemishes.
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Beware of overusing it though, since it can be drying.
(Yes, even oil-prone skin can get dry!)
The result is skin that feels hydrated but looks matte.
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It also got an expert’s seal of approval, specifically fromDr.
Adam Friedman, associate professor of dermatology at George Washington School of Medicine.
He loves this La Roche-Posay moisturizer for oily skin, in addition to the above Cetaphil pick.
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Its water-based formula contains aloe water and hyaluronic acid, delivering lasting hydration with an ultraclean feeling.
As for your unwanted oil, this moisturizer gets to work immediately with its mattifying benefits.
Ultimately, youll be left with a silky, matte complexion.
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Its oil-free and noncomedogenic, making it a major win for the oily parts.
It also has the added benefit of containingceramidesand hyaluronic acid, supporting the dry-prone parts of your face.
It containsSPFprotection, too.From the first utility, we loved how smooth it felt on our skin.
you’re free to apply it in the morning as an effective all-day mattifying moisturizer.
Then, come bedtime, it doubles as an ultra-hydrating, nongreasynight cream.
Yes, even on cloudy days.
This lightweight formula was dermatologist-formulated specifically for acne-prone skin, absorbing oil as it shields you from the sun.
The result: A nongreasy, noncomedogenic formula that also contains micro pearl technology to absorb excess oil.
It packs serious hydration and sun protection, all without clogging your pores.
So long, sun spots!
We found it to be creamy in texture yet lightweight in feelideal all around.
It hydrates without feeling greasy (hallelujah!)
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and doesnt leave behind a white cast or sticky residue like other SPF products can.
You have our word on this oil-free and hypoallergenic moisturizer, though.
It will tend to all of your needs: soothing skin, avoiding irritation, and lightly hydrating.
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We took a critical eye to its list of ingredients.
Itdoesnt contain parabens, phthalates, dyes, or synthetic fragrances, all common irritants for the sensitive set.
Green tea delivers a dose of antioxidants, while aloe and cucumber work to soothe skin.
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Reach for this creamy (yet fast-absorbing) option.
Granted, its not oil-free, but it is formulated for all skin typesoily included.
Its creamy texture is extra soft-to-the-touch and its understated packaging sits pretty in your medicine cabinet, too.
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In other words, itsjust right.
We love its feel, which isnt oily or sticky.
Instead, it goes on smooth and matte.
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It works well to prep your makeup routine, too, since it keeps yourfoundationandconcealerfrom slipping and sliding.
Hassan El Husseini, M.D., a dermatologist at Acacia Medical Center Abu Dhabi.
They will also penetrate the skin easily, rather than sitting on top of it and blocking the pores.
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Dr. El Husseini also suggests using hyaluronic acid, a key component in moisture retention for your skin.
Research shows that it has the potential to be of real benefit to oilier skin types.
This, in turn, can cause the skin to over-produce sebum in an effort to lubricate the skin.
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So, its fair to say that all skin typesincluding oilyneed hydration, and moisturizer can provide this.
Catherine Huftonis a London-based lifestyle journalist and has been a contributing writer and editor for Byrdie since 2022.
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