Avanti DalalPublished on Aug 25, 2022Moisturisers to prevent your acne-prone skin from resembling an oil slickHere is our pick of moisturisers that do a good job of dealing with greasy skinHave greasy skin and hence wary of using moisturiser? Our pick of lightweight ones will not only soothe but also hydrate and clarifyIf you have a shiny T-zone, breakouts or an oil slick on your face by midday, it’s a good chance you’re skipping moisturiser and adding on way too many stripping, mattifying, anti-acne products. But when skin is dehydrated, and your moisture barrier is shot, it can leave skin drier, angrier and more predisposed to acne than ever before, thanks to your cells overcompensating and producing even more oil and sebum than it did before. But you don’t want a super oil-rich, creamy moisturiser to clog pores either. Here are our favourite lightweight, non-comedogenic ones you can try now.Formula rx Barrier Repair Lightweight Gel-Cream MoisturiserShop hereRs 699This gel-cream disappears into the skin immediately, but it gets to work ASAP too. It features a ceramide complex, cholesterol, free fatty acid, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and colloidal oatmeal–all of which hydrate and calm the skin while helping to restore the skin’s natural barrier.Caudalie Vinopure Moisturising Mattifying FluidShop here₹ 2,800By balancing the water in your skin, you’ll have a stronger, better skin barrier. This actually helps to control oil production. It is super lightweight and feels like the thinnest gel—it contains silica to sop up oil, but has hydrating ingredients like glycerin too.Avene TriAcneal Expert EmulsionShop here₹ 1,500Looking to treat your acne while moisturising your skin in one fell swoop? This formula includes retinaldehyde, a Vitamin A derivative, which unblocks pores and improves cell turnover as well as diolenyl to help limit the proliferation of skin bacteria. It also brightens and hydrates, making it a one-stop solution.Paula’s Choice CLEAR Oil-Free MoisturiserShop here₹ 2,640This soothing, weightless gel-cream keeps acne-prone skin hydrated and fortified without clogging pores. Niacinamide refines pores, while an antioxidant complex reduces redness and soothes discomfort. Once you apply it, it’ll sink right in, so you don’t have to worry about an oil slick all day.Byoma Moisturising Gel CreamShop here₹ 1,350The weightless, cooling texture of a gel with the deep moisturisation of a cream? Yes please. It includes a barrier-boosting tri-ceramide complex with niacinamide and green tea, all of which work to mattify and clarify the skin while reducing redness and calming inflammation.Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel CreamShop here₹ 1,000Sometimes keeping it easy is better than trying to complicate your routine with too many actives. This gel-cream is a powerful remedy for skin that is thirsty but still oily—it hydrates with hyaluronic acid yet it absorbs ultra-fast, leaving behind a super plump finish that serves as a great base for make-up, and for the rest of your regimen.Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud CreamShop here₹ 4,300You don’t always have to use lightweight, barely-there gels if you have oily skin. You can indulge your skin with a fluffy cream that contains hyaluronic acid in three molecular sizes, as well as ceramides and water binders that bring them all together. There will be no shine at all—your skin will feel moist, taut and tight after application.Aminu Soothing CreamShop here₹ 2,200If you’re using strong anti-acne products, your skin might be feeling dry, red and uncomfortable. This cream soothes and supports, thanks to antioxidants, omega 3 and omega 6 along with botanical extracts that calm the skin and nix redness. If you’ve used a lot of retinols and acids, layer this cream on like a sleeping mask for best results.Also Read: 8 cleansers that mattify and balance oily, acne-prone skinAlso Read: 8 retinol-spiked skincare products that’ll brighten skin and target acneAlso Read: Why good-enough skin is truly good enoughRead Next Read the Next Article
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