Avanti DalalPublished on Aug 02, 20228 cleansers that mattify and balance oily, acne-prone skinThese cleansers serve as the first line of defence as you tackle acne, greasiness and congestion. A skin type-specific cleanser is key to deal with pimples and greasiness You use a cleanser for just a few seconds and then you wash it off, so it might seem like any old drugstore cleanser would do the trick. But if you have oily or acne-prone skin, a cleanser that is skin type-specific is key—it readies the skin for the steps ahead, and it serves as the first line of defence as you tackle acne, greasiness and congestion. Here are our favourite ones.Belif Creamy Cleansing FoamShop here₹ 2,100Over-cleansing can actually cause more oiliness because the skin has to compensate for the lack of sebum by creating more of it—way too much of it, in fact. This cleansing foam respects the skin barrier and helps to fortify it, thanks to Vitamin C-rich herbs: wormwood to prevent breakouts, soapberry to detoxify and sweet flag to soften.Caudalie Vinopure Pore Purifying Gel CleanserShop here₹ 1,950This gel cleanser is the first step in your routine (second, if you double cleanse!) and serves as a stopgap product to ready the skin for all the rest of your purifying and anti-acne regimen. It has natural salicylic acid (from wintergreen leaves) that breaks down the gunk between pores and prevents them from getting clogged. Organic grape water soothes and hydrates, so you don’t land up with dry, itchy skin after washing your face.Eve Lom CleanserShop here₹ 9,700This silky balm cleanser feels like it might be more suited for dry or normal skin, but is actually a great pick if you have a greasy T-zone, blackheads and congestion. Cocoa butter and chamomile oil soothe and moisturise, while hops oil tones. It also contains clove and eucalyptus oils, both of which are powerful antiseptic and anti-bacterial agents. For best results, massage the balm into the skin and then wipe it off with a muslin cloth–it’ll render your blackheads gone in a few uses.Purearth Qing Cleansing OilShop here₹ 5,040It might seem counterintuitive, but if you have oily skin, you need an oil cleanser in your routine. It is able to break down oil, makeup, sunscreen and grime, and leaves your skin feeling balanced and prepped for a gel or foam cleanser. A mix of botanical oils like hemp and sunflower seed, this thick oil lifts away make-up, clears any build-up from beauty products and draws out deep impurities too.Kora Organics Milky Mushroom Gentle Cleansing OilShop here₹ 3,850You already know that oil is the only thing that can get rid of oil, but if a thick, goopy face oil is making you nervous, reach for this light-as-air one. It feels like an oil when you decant it, but transforms into a creamy milk when you rub it in, removing all remnants of make-up and extra surface oil from the skin in the process. The end result? Thanks to the silver ear mushroom, your skin is hydrated and glossy, yet matte and clear due to the fatty acids and antioxidant-rich oils.Minimalist 2% Salicylic Acid + LHA CleanserShop here₹ 299There’s two amped up ingredients in this cleanser—salicylic acid (BHA), which penetrates into the skin and scoops out the dirt, debris, sebum and goop between cells, and capryloyl salicylic acid (LHA), which stays on the surface and does the same thing. It has very mild surfactants that cleanse without messing with the skin barrier, but still give you the satisfying squeaky-clean feeling you love.Clarins Gentle Renewing Cleansing MousseShop here₹ 2,100Alpha Hydroxy Acids, like that from tamarind pulp, work to exfoliate the skin on the surface, which improves exfoliation and cell turnover. The mousse is soft and super creamy, emulsifying into a light foam when you massage it into your skin.Murad Clarifying Cream CleanserShop here₹ 3,000If you’re dealing with breakouts, you’ve likely gotten retinols, BHA-spiked serums and AHA-heavy masks into your rotation. Adding a problem-specific cleanser into the mix helps too. This formula has encapsulated salicylic acid, which releases immediately and over time, and works to unplug pores as well as reduce redness and inflammation. It doesn’t foam, so it cleanses skin and gets rid of oil without stripping the skin.Also Read: 8 retinol-spiked skincare products that’ll brighten skin and target acneAlso Read: Why good-enough skin is truly good enoughAlso Read: 8 make-up products with skincare benefits ideal for acne-prone, oily skinRead Next Read the Next Article
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