Oily Skin

Oily Skin Care Products That Balance, Not Strip

Oily skin makes more sebum than it needs, and heat and humidity turn that up. The usual reaction is to scrub harder and skip cream, which leaves skin tight for an hour and shinier by the afternoon. What works better is a short routine: wash properly, keep pores clear, give back water, and seal it with something light. Each of the skin care products for oily skin below covers one of those jobs.

What Each Product Does for Oily Skin

• Wash: the Turmeric Face Wash, a light gel with turmeric, tea tree and ginger, plus aloe and hyaluronic acid so skin feels clean, not squeaky.
• Clear pores once a week: the Salicylic Acid Face Mask, labelled 2% BHA, worn for 15 minutes and rinsed off.
• Hydrate with no oil: the Double Vitamin C Serum, a water-based serum for oily skin with hyaluronic acid.
• Moisturise lightly: the Day and Night Cream Set, used in a thin layer.
• Fade leftover marks: the Dark Spot Correcting Serum with niacinamide, for the dark marks that old spots leave.

Moisturizer for Oily Skin: Your Questions

Does oily skin need a moisturizer at all?

Yes. Oil and water are different things, and skin can be oily and dehydrated at once, especially after long hours in air-conditioning. When it is short of water it often produces more oil to compensate. A light face moisturizer for oily skin keeps water in, so your skin has less reason to overproduce.

What is the best moisturizer for oily skin in your range?

The day cream from the Day and Night Cream Set. It is a light moisturizer for oily skin in the sense that it sinks in quickly and sits well under sunscreen. To be clear about the formula, it contains shea butter and plant oils, so use a pea-sized amount and spread it thin. Keep the richer night cream for bedtime, or only for areas that feel dry.

Do you have an oil-free or water based moisturizer for oily skin?

Not as a cream or gel. The step in our range that is water-based and made without oils is the Double Vitamin C Serum. On very humid days, some people with very oily skin wear the serum alone in the daytime under sunscreen and save the cream for night. If you want a dedicated oil-free gel cream, we do not make one yet.

Is it a mattifying or non comedogenic moisturizer?

We do not make either claim. The cream is not a mattifying moisturizer for oily skin, and it has not been tested for a non-comedogenic label, so we will not print one. Shine is usually handled better by the wash and the weekly salicylic acid mask than by any cream.

Which serum is right for oily skin?

For hydration, the Double Vitamin C Serum, because a face serum for oily skin should add water without adding grease. If your concern is uneven tone or the look of pores, the Dark Spot Correcting Serum contains niacinamide. Both are compared on the face serums page.

Which face wash should I use with oily skin?

The Turmeric Face Wash, morning and night. If you prefer a stronger foaming clean after the gym or outdoor work, the Beauty Face Wash is the deeper option. Washing more than twice a day tends to backfire. See all cleansers.

What about oily skin that is also sensitive?

Go slowly and patch-test. The Turmeric Face Wash contains tea tree oil and the night cream contains fragrance, both of which some sensitive skin dislikes. The Double Vitamin C Serum has no added fragrance and is the gentlest place to start. As a moisturizer for oily sensitive skin, try the day cream on your jawline for two days first.

Is there a moisturizer for oily skin for men?

The same products apply. Men's skin often runs oilier, so the order matters more than the label: gel wash, serum, a thin layer of day cream. If you shave, skip the salicylic acid mask that day.

Should I change my moisturizer between summer and winter?

Adjust the amount, not the product. In summer humidity, use less cream or the serum-only option in the daytime. In the cooler months and in heavy air-conditioning, oily skin loses water faster, so a full thin layer of day cream morning and night makes sense.

Is this Korean skincare for oily skin an acne treatment?

These are Korean-made cosmetics for daily care, not medicine. They help keep oily, blemish-prone skin clean and comfortable, and the dark spot serum helps with marks afterwards. They do not treat acne. If breakouts are painful, deep or frequent, a dermatologist is the right next step. You can see the full Korean skincare range here.

How do I order in the UAE?

Add the products to your bag and check out in AED. Delivery costs nothing anywhere in the Emirates. Cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted, and cash on delivery is offered for AED 20. If you would like help building an oily skin care routine from these, send us a WhatsApp.