Best Moisturizers for oily skin: 7 Affordable Moisturizers
This blog is all about the best moisturizers for oily skin. I am here to help you choose your moisturizer. Do not be afraid to use moisturizers if have oily skin. This is just a myth that oily skin does no need a moisturizer. Moisturizers don’t necessarily make your skin more oily if you are using the right one. There are few ingredients that you should avoid like mineral oils, silica, dimethicone in your skincare products. I have already made a post on best serums for oily skin, you can check that out. So, lets dive into in.
Here is the list of products :
Excela moisturizer for oily and acne prone skin
Excela moisturizer contains niacinamide which regulates sebum production in the skin. It contains oleanolic acid, Glycerin, magnesium aspartate to hydrate the skin. It also contains some acne fighting ingredients like zinc PCA, zinc gluconate. So you can use it if you have acne. This is a light weight moisturizer. If you have oily and acne prone skin go for this moisturizer.
Price of this moisturizer is Rs 497\- for 50gm which is quite affordable.
Bioderma Sebium hydra moisturizing compensating care
When you have oily skin you look for moisturizers which are non sticky. This Bioderma moisturizer is non sticky and light moisturizer. It does not feel heavy on the skin. This is also a great moisturizer if you have acne prone skin. This is gel based light moisturizer which controls sebum production. It has glycerin and ceramides- Glycerin to hydrate and Ceramides for barrier repair.
Price of this moisturizer is Rs 1195\- for 40ml which is a little expensive. But It is a good moisturizer for oily skin.
Plum green tea night gel
The main ingredients of this moisturizer are green tea extract, glycolic acid, willow bark, argan oil. Green tea has both anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it soothes the skin. Glycolic acid is a exfoliant it helps with a little exfoliation. Willow bark is anti-inflammatory, it exfoliates the skin, helps to clear clogged pores, helps to control oil and It is a good ingredient for acne . It also contains argan oil which helps regulate sebum production. This is a gel based night moisturizer so it does not feel heavy on the skin. This is non sticky and non greasy. It does have fragrance so if you are sensitive to fragrance do not for this one.
Price of this moisturizer is Rs 575\- for 50ml
Minimalist 10% Vitamin B5, Oil free moisturizer
Minimalist is a very transparent brand. What I like about this brand is they mention the percentage of ingredients they use in their products which is quite impressive. If you are looking for moisturizer under 500 then this is your pick. The price of this product is Rs 349\- for 50 g. This is very affordable one. The minimalist 10% vitamin B5 is a good moisturizer for oily skin. Vitamin B5 boosts hydration to the skin. This moisturizer contains copper, zinc, betaine. These ingredients help soothe the skin and controls the oil, fight acne. This is a oil free moisturizer so it does not contain any essential oils. This is a fragrance free moisturizer.
Plum green tea oil free moisturizer with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid
This is another plum moisturizer which is good for oily skin. It contains green tea, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. Niacinamide helps in controlling the excess oil production and getting rid of all the bacteria build up in the skin. Hyaluronic acid hydrates the skin.
This moisturizer is also quite affordable. The Price is Rs 470\- for 50ml
Hyphen Barrier care cream for oily skin
The ingredient list of Hyphen barrier care cream looks good. You get all the good hydrating ingredients which moisturize your skin without making it greasy or sticky. It has ceramides, peptides which are great for collagen production. It also has aloe vera, glycerin, oat extract, squalene which soothes the skin, prevent water loss, locks in the moisture.
The Price of this moisturizer is Rs 449\- for 50ml
Remember that if you are using a serum which has niacinamide in it then don’t go for a moisturizer that also has niacinamide in it. You don’t need to repeat ingredients. For example, if you are using the Ordinary niacinamide 10% serum then go for moisturizer like Bioderma sebium or Hyphen barrier care or Minimalist 10% B5 moisturizer.
Neutrogena oil free face moisturizer SPF 15
This is a day moisturizer. It has SPF but SPF 15 is not enough. You should be applying your sunscreen over it. This is fragrance free and oil free light moisturizer.
The price is Rs 650\- for 115ml
