If you have oily skin, you probably know it. This skin type is categorized by its overproduction of oil, especially around the T-Zone area, and is usually breakout prone, but not always. "Oily skin types should use products that are noncomedogenic and limit the use of heavy oils," Darden says.
Step 1: Cleanse
When it comes to face washes, look for products with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. These acne-fighting ingredients help clear out pores and prevent new breakouts from popping up. Try the CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Face Cleanser ($19).
Step 2: Treat
If you're using a face wash with acne-fighting ingredients, you want to be sure you're not overdoing it with your treatments, or else you'll risk drying out your skin. "Instead of a heavier moisturizer, try using a hyaluronic acid serum to deeply hydrate the skin like the Is Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum ($67, originally $103)," Darden says.
Step 3: Moisturize
"Follow up with a lightweight moisturizer like Shani Darden Skin Care Weightless Oil-Free Moisturizer ($50), which has sodium hyaluronate, a form of hyaluronic acid, along with hydrolyzed collagen to keep skin supple and hydrated," Darden says. Mainly, you want formulas that are noncomedogenic and won't clog your pores.
