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The Best Face Washes For Oily Skin

If your complexion is oilier than a dollar slice of New York pizza, it takes a little bit more effort than tapping your face a few times with a blotting paper to get excess shine under control.
The Best Face Washes For Oily Skin 
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By Erin Lukas · Updated October 26, 2020

This article originally appeared on InStyle.

If your complexion is oilier than a dollar slice of New York pizza, it takes a little bit more effort than tapping your face a few times with a blotting paper to get excess shine under control.

Using a cleanser at the end of the day and in the morning that’s specifically formulated for oily complexions is a good place to start. These face washes are packed with oil-absorbing ingredients that soak up excess grease, dirt, and makeup, but won’t strip your skin.

Keep scrolling for our favorite face washes for extremely oily complexions.

01
OleHenriksen Find Your Balance Oil Control Cleanser 

Green tea, eucalyptus, algae, and Irish moss extracts may sound like the ingredients of a drink you’d pick up at a fancy juice bar, but the combo in this cleanser actually does wonders for eliminating oil from an overly shiny complexion without stripping it.

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available at Sephora $25 OleHenriksen Find Your Balance Oil Control Cleanser 
02
Origins Zero Oil Deep Pore Cleanser 

Think of Origins’ cleanser as a vacuum for your pores. The foaming salicylic acid, mint, and saw palmetto formula clears buildup to minimize the appearance of saucer-like pores and prevent blemishes.

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available at Macy’s $29 Origins Zero Oil Deep Pore Cleanser 
03
Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Control Foam Wash 

The foaming version of this dermatologist-approved cleanser is perfect if your skin is as reflective as mirror, but sensitive, too.

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available at Target $10 Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Control Foam Wash 
04
Neutrogena Deep Clean Daily Facial Cleanser Wash 

This bottle is a drugstore classic for a reason. It effectively keeps excess shine at bay without drying out skin.

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available at Target $5 Neutrogena Deep Clean Daily Facial Cleanser Wash 
05
Indie Lee Rosehip Cleanser 

Whether you’re looking to make your skincare routine more green or love essential oils, rose hip is one that works well for oily skin types. This Indie Lee cleanser washes away excess oil and makeup while improving the appearance of firmness and tone.

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available at Nordstrom $32 Indie Lee Rosehip Cleanser 
06
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser 

When in doubt, opt for an oil-free formula. These cleansers don’t contain any oil-based ingredients that might make skin even shinier and lead to breakouts. The oil-free version of Kiehl’s fan-favorite cleanser gets our stamp of approval because it’s gentle enough for sensitive complexions, too.

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available at Norstrom $20 Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser 
07
Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Clay Cleanser 

Clay clings to oil like glue. That’s what makes Sunday Riley’s French green and Morrocan rhassoul clay-based cleanser so effective at wiping skin of dirt and makeup while simultaneously keeping pores free of oil buildup.

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available at Sephora $45 Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Clay Cleanser 
08
Biore Charcoal Acne Daily Cleanser 

If excess oil needs to breakouts, opt for a cleanser that deep cleans pores to prevent and treat current blemishes. Acne-fighting salicylic acid and charcoal are this Biore wash’s secret weapons.

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available at Target $6 Biore Charcoal Acne Daily Cleanser 
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