TOP 12 BEST MOISTURISERS FOR OILY SKIN
Struggling with midday shine? Make up slipping and sliding? Pesky visible pores making an (unwanted) appearance? We hear you, oily skin types. And while it might seem tempting to skip the moisturiser when your complexion is producing excess oil, that’s not necessarily the best approach. The key is finding the best moisturiser for oily skin.
With an entire category dedicated to this skin type, the sheer number of options can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve done the hard work for you and rounded up the top 12 best moisturisers for oily skin.
All you need to do now is pick the one that speaks to your skin.
In This Article
- Kiehl's Ultra Facial Gel-Cream
- Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect SPF50+
- Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Water Cream
- LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Acid Cream Moisturiser
- La Roche-Posay Effaclar MAT
- BYOMA Moisturizing Gel Cream
- SUMMER FRIDAYS Cloud Dew Gel Cream Moisturizer
- Caudalie Vinopure Moisturizing Mattifying Fluid
- Farmacy Daily Greens Oil-Free Gel Moisturiser
- The INKEY List Omega Water Cream Moisturizer
- Avène Cleanance Mattifying Aqua-Gel for Oily Skin
- KraveBeauty Oat So Simple Water Cream
- THE BEST MOISTURISERS FOR OILY SKIN FAQs
THE BEST MOISTURISERS FOR OILY SKIN
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Gel-Cream
2
41.81€
Offering all day hydration Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Gel-Cream is the ideal solution for oily skin types. Enriched with antarcticine, it offers a cooling sensation to comfort and soothe. Plus, designed with glacial glycoproteins that help maintain skin’s balance and micronized amino acids to reduce sebum production and minimise pores, it’s a standout skin care saviour for a radiant and restored sign off.
Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect SPF50+
59
79.00€
Shield your skin and rebalance your complexion with Medik8’s Advanced Day Ultimate Protect SPF50+. Defending against UVA, UVB, blue light, air pollution and infrared rays, this hardworking moisturiser is also infused with barrier-boosting squalane and multi-weight hyaluronic acid for a serious dose of dew.
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Water Cream
3
61.02€
A fan of the original formula but find it too rich? Introducing Charlotte Tilbury’s Charlotte’s Magic Water Cream. With a featherlight texture, powered by innovative moisture-locking technology that hydrates your skin for up to 100 hours, this supersonic blend reduces the look of pores, redness and dry patches while simultaneously improving the appearance of skin tone and texture .
LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Acid Cream Moisturiser
24
37.86€
Crafted with an innovative Pepta-Panthenol Complex, LANEIGE’s Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Acid Cream Moisturiser is not only lightweight enough to use whatever the weather, but it’s formulated to boost hydration and improve your moisture barrier too. Incredibly absorptive and powered up with hyaluronic acid that’s been fermented with blue algae, it sinks into skin instantly, hydrates and comforts redness. Is there anything this moisturiser can’t do?
La Roche-Posay Effaclar MAT
11
23.60€
Control shine with La Roche-Posay's Effaclar MAT moisturiser. Adored by dermatologists, this oil-balancing formula is specifically designed with skin-conditioning zinc and salicylic acid to keep excess shine at bay, minimise the look of pores and fine lines while shielding against environmental aggressors and offering all day hydration without compromising your complexion. Oh, and did we mention it also works perfectly as a primer under your make up too?
BYOMA Moisturizing Gel Cream
719
13.50€
One of the best moisturisers for oily skin is BYOMA’s Moisturizing Gel Cream. Crafted specifically for complexions that crave hydration, this everyday essential is powered by a blend of barrier-boosting tri-ceramide complexes (formulated with ceramides, fatty acids and cholesterol), niacinamide and green tea. Offering a cooling sensation when applied, it’s instantly absorbed and quickly soothes skin.
SUMMER FRIDAYS Cloud Dew Gel Cream Moisturizer
132
16.10€
Powered by three weights of hyaluronic acid, SUMMER FRIDAYS’ Cloud Dew Gel Cream Moisturiser is the hydration hero that features a featherlight gel-cream texture and a complex of ceramides, minerals and amino acids, plus vitamin-rich pineapple enzymes. Working to ensure skin looks luminous, this skin care saviour leaves complexions look radiant and bright – without a clogged pore in sight.
Caudalie Vinopure Moisturizing Mattifying Fluid
7
28.20€
Carefully crafted for defiant skin, Caudalie’s Vinopure Moisturizing Mattifying Fluid is a must have for oilier skin types. Utilising antioxidant grapeseed polyphenols, and olive squalane, this hardworking hero refines skin texture and reduces the look of spots and blackheads without making skin feel heavy or greasy. Silky and refreshing, it’s a non-comedogenic formula that leaves your complexion looking healthy and shine-free all day.
Farmacy Daily Greens Oil-Free Gel Moisturiser
23
45.20€
Deliver long lasting moisture, without smothering your skin, with Farmacy’s Daily Greens Oil-Free Gel Moisturiser. Fusing moringa and papaya extract with a cocktail of hyaluronic and polyglutamic acids, this phytonutrient rich moisturiser plumps and hydrates your skin without the need for the rich and oily butters found in your typical moisturisers. The result? Skin that’s refreshed and replenished without any excess shine.
The INKEY List Omega Water Cream Moisturizer
163
11.20€
We can’t have a list of the best moisturisers for oily skin without mentioning The INKEY List’s Omega Water Cream Moisturiser. Boasting an innovative water-based formula, this powerhouse potion instantly hydrates thanks to its innovative Omega Ceramide Complex crafted with omegas 3,6 and 9. Trapping any water from escaping your skin, this staple boosts your elasticity leaving your visagelooking suitably healthy, hydrated and plump.
Avène Cleanance Mattifying Aqua-Gel for Oily Skin
2
25.93€
Ensure your complexion looks bouncy and bright with Avene's Cleanance Aqua Gel. Enriched with the brand's proprietary monolaurin formula, this lightweight lotion glides on skin and instantly reduces shine by up to 50%. Infused with the brand’s proprietary thermal spring water, this moisturising must-have leaves skin feeling nourished, soothed and matte— wherever the day takes you.
KraveBeauty Oat So Simple Water Cream
28
31.64€
Ideal for those with stressed and irritated skin, KraveBeauty’s Oat So Simple Water Cream is powered by oatmeal extract to soothe, comfort and hydrate. Replenishing skin with its light-as-air formula, this thirst quencher is laced with plant-derived squalane and trehalose to lock in moisture, protect your skin barrier and trap any water loss for a complexion that looks luminous and bursting with hydration.
THE BEST MOISTURISERS FOR OILY SKIN FAQs
Which moisturiser is best for oily skin according to dermatologists?
Typically, dermatologists recommendgel moisturisers as they are formulated to be oil-free and non-comedogenic. This is because these moisturisers tend to feel lightweight but still offer hydration without clogging your pores.
Is moisturiser best for oily skin?
Yes, moisturiser is very important for oily skin. The misconception is that oily skin doesn’t need moisturiser because of the excess oil it produces, but oily skin needs a moisturiser to balance itself and help maintain its moisture barrier. Dehydrated, oily prone skin may overcompensate by producing more oil which can make the appearance of your skin look even more oily. That’s why it’s so important to keep oily skin properly hydrated with a good moisturiser.
How often should I moisturize my face if I have oily skin?
You should moisturise your face twice a day, whether you have oily, dry, combination, or sensitive skin. The key is to choose one of the best moisturisers for oily skin, as this will play a significant role in how your skin looks and feels throughout the day.
And there you have it – a complete run down of the top 12 best moisturisers for oily skin. Whether you’re looking for a solution packed with SPF protection or want something infused with ceramides, peptides, niacinamide or more, these skin care saviours offer your complexion a dose of dew... minus the midday shine.
Rina is Cult Beauty’s Midweight SEO Copywriter and has always had a passion for beauty and skin care (rich moisturisers are her obsession). What started as a love for The Body Shop and their famed Born Lippy lip balms (in ‘Watermelon’ of course!), she is now more interested in finding products with proven effectiveness instead of broken promises. A loud and proud VIEVE fan, Rina owns nearly every item of the range and recommends the brand to anyone who will listen... When she’s not intently reading ingredient lists, you can find her either immersed in multiple true crime podcasts or a fantasy romance novel, with an *extra* hot cappuccino in hand.
