Sick of Battling Oily Skin? 10 Moisturizers That Can Actually Help

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When you have oily skin, wearing a moisturizer may feel counterproductive, but the right product will actually help cut down on visible grease and shine while keeping your skin smooth and clear. The idea is to encourage natural oil production, but not lead to more oil in your pores than you already have. These moisturizers will keep skin hydrated and healthy, but not make a shiny situation worse!

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Farmacy Honey Drop

Farmacy Honey Drop

Farmacy Honey Drop ($45) is a long-lasting, lightweight moisturizer combining Farmacy's signature ingredient, Echinacea GreenEnvy Honey, with hyaluronic acid.

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Korres Pomegranate Balancing Cream-Gel Moisturiser

Korres Pomegranate Balancing Cream-Gel Moisturiser

Looking for something natural? The Korres Pomegranate Balancing Cream-Gel Moisturiser ($34) delivers immediate and lasting hydration while balancing oily or combination skin. This unique lightweight cream-gel moisturizer is formulated with a blend of 15 percent pomegranate water, pomegranate extract, alpine willowherb, tannins, and polyphenols.

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Differin Oil Control Moisturizer SPF

Differin Oil Control Moisturizer SPF

Differin Oil Control Moisturizer SPF ($11) provides sun protection without clogging pores, and uses micropearl technology to absorb surface oil for a matte finish.

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AHAVA Essential Day Moisturizer

AHAVA Essential Day Moisturizer

The cream-gel formula of AHAVA's Essential Day Moisturizer ($45) contains Dead Sea water, which is made up of 21 skin-friendly minerals. It's oil-free and provides shine control.

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Luzern Force De Vie Pure Oxygen Micro-Gel

Luzern Force De Vie Pure Oxygen Micro-Gel

The Luzern Force De Vie Pure Oxygen Micro-Gel ($90) is pricey, but it has a cult following for its unique gel-cream texture. You can thank the organic extracts for its oil-zapping abilities!

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Water Face Gel Moisturizer

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Water Face Gel Moisturizer

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Water Face Gel Moisturizer ($16) is packed with hyaluronic acid, which acts as a sponge and can absorb up to 1,000 times its weight in water! Leave this one in the fridge and use chilled for extra awesome benefits.

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Lancer Skincare Omega Hydrating Oil

Lancer Skincare Omega Hydrating Oil

Lancer Skincare's Omega Hydrating Oil With Ferment Complex ($75) helps to lock in moisture, softening the look of fine lines and leaving the skin with a dewy glow.

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Blue Lagoon Iceland Balancing Oil-Free Emulsion

Blue Lagoon Iceland Balancing Oil-Free Emulsion

Blue Lagoon Iceland Balancing Oil-Free Emulsion ($89) balances and mattifies your skin in order to help prevent blemishes.

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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat For Oily Skin

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat For Oily Skin

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat ($32) tightens pores and reduces oil via ingredients like silica and zinc pidolate.

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Fresh Umbrian Clay Oil-Free Lotion

Fresh Umbrian Clay Oil-Free Lotion

While you may have integrated a clay mask into your routine already, Fresh's Umbrian Clay Oil-Free Lotion ($36) brings the detoxing benefits of clay to its daily lotion.