The Best Night Creams For Oily Skin

Proper moisturizing of the skin is vital to any skin care routine. During sleep, the whole body, including the skin, rejuvenates and recovers from the stressors of the day. During this time most people have clean skin, free of makeup, sunscreens and daily oil accumulation, so nighttime provides a good window of opportunity to properly moisturize the skin. Women lose 25 percent more water from their skin at night.

Oily Skin

If you have oily skin, you need to clear away oil from the pores, which is best accomplished with a high quality face wash. Retinoids, creams containing vitamin A or tretinoin, are the best creams for oily skin. They can improve the shape of the pores to prevent clogging. Paula Begoun, author of "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me," stresses the need to avoid using any product with oils or thick emollients.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel was ranked the best moisturizer for oily skin by consumersearch.com. This formula is oil-free and is praised for providing the necessary moisture without clogging pores. Most users said it felt good on the skin without feeling oily.

M.D. Formulations Moisture Defense Antioxidant Hydrating Gel

M.D. Formulations Moisture Defense Antioxidant Hydrating Gel has been reviewed by Paula Begoun as one of the best night creams for oily skin. It is light and rich in antioxidants and was specially developed for oily and problematic skin.

Lancome Aqua Fusion

Lancome Aqua Fusion won Self magazine's Healthy Beauty Award in 2005. This cream includes the antibiotic benefits of zinc and contains calcium as an anti-inflammatory and manganese, which acts as a cooling agent and may be a topical antioxidant.

Olay Regenerist Deep Hydration Regenerating Cream

Olay Regenerist Deep Hydration Regenerating Cream is good for oily skin as it contains no oils but does contain glycerin and niacinamide, both skin hydrators. Niacinamide also stimulates the circulation in the epidermis. The Olay Regenerist line is recommended by Dr. Jeffrey Dover, associate professor of dermatology at Yale University, in his book "The Youth Equation: Take Ten Years Off Your Face."