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The Oil-Free Moisturizers Women With Acne-Prone Skin Should Start Using ASAP

New York City-based Dermatologist Dr. Sejal Shah says these products will keep your skin looking and feeling healthy.
The Oil-Free Moisturizers Women With Acne-Prone Skin Should Start Using ASAP
By Jennifer Ford · Updated December 6, 2020
Since skin naturally produces an oily lubricant called sebum, applying an oil-based product to your face could result in breakouts if you have acne-prone skin. With so many oil infused skin care products on the market, finding an moisturizer that won’t cause breakouts is almost as easy as finding a needle in a haystack, so we’ve asked the experts at RealSelf (RS) for their top picks.
“When looking for a moisturizer for acne-prone skin women should make sure the label says oil-free and non-comedogenic. [These] products are formulated in a way that avoids breakouts [and] clogged pores,” explains dermatologist and RS contributor Michele Green, M.D. “Women who are acne-prone should avoid ingredients that are more comedogenic, or more likely to clog pores like cocoa butter, coconut oil, lanolin, shea butter,” warns Dr. Sejal Shah, a New York City-based Dermatologist, and RS contributor. To keep your skin looking healthy, these doctors suggest using one of the oil-free moisturizers on our list.
01
Glow Recipe Water Melon Glow Pink Juice Moisturizer
A rich water-based moisturizer with amino acids and hyaluronic acid that’s perfect for acne-prone skin.
The Oil-Free Moisturizers Women With Acne-Prone Skin Should Start Using ASAP
available at Sephora $45 Buy
02
Tatcha The Water Cream
This oil-free water cream is lightweight and not only provides not hydration, but also delivers anti-aging ingredients without clogging pores. It’s ideal for individuals with normal to oily skin.
The Oil-Free Moisturizers Women With Acne-Prone Skin Should Start Using ASAP
available at Tatcha $68 Buy
03
Pixi H2O Skindrink
This moisture gel is formulated with aloe vera and rosemary extracts to hydrate acne-prone skin without clogging pores.
The Oil-Free Moisturizers Women With Acne-Prone Skin Should Start Using ASAP
available at Ulta $22 Buy
04
Mario Badescu Oil-Free Moisturizer
This antioxidant oil-free moisturizer is loaded with green tea extracts and is great for acne-prone skin.
The Oil-Free Moisturizers Women With Acne-Prone Skin Should Start Using ASAP
available at Ulta $28 Buy
05
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Daily Face Moisturizer for Oily Skin
This oil-free moisturizer hydrates and mattifies skin. It also contains lipo-hydroxy acid to gently exfoliate the skin and refine pores.
The Oil-Free Moisturizers Women With Acne-Prone Skin Should Start Using ASAP
available at Ulta $32 Buy
06
Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto Replenishing Hydrator
A water gel moisturizer infused with antioxidants to hydrate acne-prone and oily skin without clogging pores.
The Oil-Free Moisturizers Women With Acne-Prone Skin Should Start Using ASAP
available at Sephora $39 Buy
07
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel
An extra light, milky gel that’s great for hydrating acne-prone skin, leaving it feeling silky smooth.
The Oil-Free Moisturizers Women With Acne-Prone Skin Should Start Using ASAP
available at Sephora $28 Buy
08
Cerave AM Facial Lotion
This non-comedogenic moisturizer is great for normal to dry skin and contains sunscreen as an added bonus.
The Oil-Free Moisturizers Women With Acne-Prone Skin Should Start Using ASAP
available at Target $13 Buy
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