My Top 3 Moisturizers For Oily, Sensitive and Acne Prone Skin - Especially If You Live in The UAE
If you have oily skin and you happen to live in a hot climate like the UAE, then you know the struggle when you have to deal with greasy skin. I know I do. After you've done everything you can to beautifully mattify your skin, in less than 2 hours, everything feels like it's melting off. You're not alone.
Some days I seriously just want to skip moisturizer. But I can't. Because skipping your moisturizer can actually make you oilier. Your pores work extra hard to produce more oil in order to compensate for the loss of moisture.
I've tried a lot of moisturizers on my oily skin and have had my fair share of disappointments. Some have done nothing, while others are so thick and heavy, not only did I look like a ball of grease, I also suffered from acne. So after trying out so many moisturizers over the years, these three are at the top of my list! Read on to find out why!
Pyunkang Yul Calming Moisture Barrier Cream
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I used this day and night, no problem. Don't be concerned with the word "cream" because in reality it actually has a gel texture. It's extremely lightweight upon application and it's almost impossible to use more of it.
As you may have read it's a "barrier" cream and so its notable ingredients include centella asiatica, Japanese honeysuckle extract, ceramides and hyaluronic acid. All these ingredients repair, soothe and hydrate your skin. To add to that, it also has tea tree extract which is what makes this moisturizer great to use during the summer. Tea tree works to control your skin's sebum production.
Here's a reason to love it more. I know for a fact that having oily skin also means regular exfoliation and sometimes, we can't help but over exfoliate by accident. This moisturizer will bring your skin barrier back to life. It will treat your pores and it won't aggravate your acne - or cystic acne - too.
This is the all in one moisturizer that deserves a spot on your beauty shelves. Doesn't matter if you have oily, sensitive, acne prone, dry or normal skin. You have to try this!
Celimax The Real Noni Energy Repair Cream
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Having oily skin doesn't necessarily mean you're safe from experiencing dehydrated skin. So how do you go about treating a skin that's over producing oil yet lacks water? This used to be my problem for a long time. I didn't know how and why my skin was so oily yet it looked dry at the same time.
If you're having the same problem, then Celimax's Noni cream is the answers to your questions. Now when you go check out this product, you'll read that it's great for dry skin. But let me tell you right away that I've used it, and it works like a charm on my oily, sensitive and acne prone skin.
In addition, this cream aims to target rough, dull and dehydrated skin, the consistency is quite rich. When applying, be sure to start with a pea sized amount and if you need more, add in little by little. Now, don't be put off by the richness of the product, because with the controlled amount, you'll survive the day if ever you decided to use this as a part of your morning routine. If anything, this gives your skin a good base to apply your make up!
So to sum this cream up: if you have oily yet dehydrated skin, and you're also concerned about the dullness and rough textures, then this cream is for you. If you don't want to use this in the morning, then it's perfectly okay to use this at night too!
Tiam Pore Minimizing 21 Cream
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Tiam is a brand that I've loved for a few years now. Among all of the products that I've tried, I don't think I've ever been disappointed in any of them.
This moisturizer has a lot of benefits up its sleeve. It has 5% niacinamide which regulates the sebum production on your skin; 2.1% BHA to gently exfoliate and target rough skin; panthenol and zinc pca to improve your skin's elasticity.
The product is overall formulated for oily, sensitive and acne prone skin. It has a gel like texture, it's super lightweight and refreshing upon application. I've used this product for a month and the one thing I'd like to add is the improvement on the appearance of my pores. They're not as enlarged as they used to be and my skin's brighter and smoother.
Another thing I'd like to add is how much of a game charger this moisturizer was for me. I had come to a point in my life where I'd broken my skin barrier to the maximum level. How bad you ask? My skin had peeled, it stung and hurt so bad, and I've also had the worst acne breakout 😩 But this product healed my skin 🥹
If you have compromised skin, this is the moisturizer you wanna keep in your stash. It doesn't cause or add any more irritation that your skin is already experiencing. While some products can sting upon application on sensitive skin, this doesn't do that at all.
If you and I share the same skin care woes and you're always searching for a moisturizer that will work on your skin, I hope this list helped you!
