Take extra care when choosing a facial cream if you have oily skin. Some face creams are too rich in both texture and content, and some even contain oil. This can be far too heavy for your already greasy skin and can lead to breakouts and other skin problems. Instead, use a skin cream that's designed to be lightweight and oil free so you can nourish your face without breaking out in pimples.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25
Clinique's facial cream was ranked as one of the best products for sensitive skin by skincare expert Paula Begoun and also received Begoun's Paula's Pick award because it was one of the company's top-performing products. She loved its oil-free formula, which won't overwhelm your oily skin, and notes that it contains a "very good blend" of skin conditioners, such as antioxidants.
Olay Regenerist Night Recovery Moisturizing Treatment
Olay's night cream was named one of the best night moisturizers available at a drugstore by "Women's Health" magazine's editors. It contains antioxidants, peptides and moisturizing ingredients to help combat signs of aging and poor skin health. Dr. Jody Levine, a dermatologist reviewing the cream for the magazine, said it even works well on acne-prone skin, something oily-skin individuals often need to worry about.
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control 3-in-1 Hydrating Treatment
Neutrogena's oil-free moisturizer contains salicylic acid. The acid exfoliates your skin surface and pores for a clearer, smoother complexion with potentially less wrinkles. Salicylic acid is better for oily facial skin than the alternative, alpha hydroxy acids, because it can penetrate oil while AHAs are blocked by oil. Begoun tested the cream and found it to be one of Neutrogena's best products.
Clinique Super Rescue Antioxidant Night Moisturizer for Combination Oily to Oily Skin
Begoun gave Clinique's oily skin-targeting face cream numerous positive comments. She liked its "great emollients," which help to trap moisture for more hydrated skin, and also liked its "soothing" herbal extracts and wrinkle-fighting antioxidants. These can work together to help combat the effects of free radicals, which may help protect and strengthen your skin's general health.
References
- "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me"; Paula Begoun; 2009
- "Women's Health" Magazine: Best Beauty Buys
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