Micellar water

Micellar waters are very fashionable because in the same gesture they clean without rinsing and tone. This one, specific for oily skin and in a large format, helps to reduce sebum and leaves the skin fresh and purified.

Cleanance Micellar Water, by Avène, 400 ml, € 17.50.

Facial cleansing brush

It is a good investment for all skin types, but especially for greases, which tend to accumulate more impurities. It cleans up to 10 times more than using the cleaner alone thanks to its rotation and / or vibration technology. Pores are thoroughly cleansed and leave no trace of dead skin cells or makeup.

VisaPure Essential cleaning brush with DualMotion technology (rotation + vibration), € 99.99.

Professional exfoliation at home

Depending on the severity of the acne, there are products (with retinol and glycolic and salicylic acid) that are used to do a gentle micro dermabrasion. In this way, it exfoliates and reduces inflammation of the skin.

Intensify Facial Discs, by Colbert MD, € 62.

Purifying mask

Oily skin needs to be "purified" in depth. That is why once a week it is advisable to apply a specific mask, like this one, with hyaluronic acid and clays, which fight sebum and pores in the T zone (forehead, nose and chin). Apply a thick layer, wait a few minutes, remove with warm water and remove imperfections!

Dermolab Purifying and Mattifying Mask, by Deborah, 75 ml, € 7.90.

Light moisturizer

If you have oily skin, your moisturizer should be fluid, absorb quickly and do not leave shine. And much better if it incorporates soothing and antioxidant ingredients, such as those from grapes.

Matifying Moisturizing Fluid, by Caudalie, 40 ml, € 23.50.

Mature skin

For this type of skin, if they also have an acne tendency, apart from looking for a cream with a gel texture (light and refreshing), it is convenient that it incorporates antioxidant active ingredients (vitamins C and E). They will control the skin's natural sebum … and fine lines.

DayWear Matte Oil-Control antioxidant gel cream, by Estée Lauder, 50 ml, € 44.

Without silicones or oils

Silicone and oil free

In summer, in addition to looking for a fresh gel texture, make sure that the packaging of your moisturizer for oily skin specifies that it does not contain silicones, oils and, above all, that it is "non-comedogenic" (it does not clog pores).

Hydra-Filler Mat, by Filorga, 50 ml, € 51.

Young skins

With a very comfortable format, the wipes with salicylic acid and triclosan –which also have soothing active ingredients such as aloe vera– are very good to wipe over the face morning and night. They help to cleanse the skin thoroughly and unclog pores.

Localized Imperfection Minimizing Wipes, from ISDIN, € 7.80.

Add benefits

Why choose a gel type cream? Because it combines the benefits of a highly moisturizing cream, the freshness of water and the mattifying effect of powders. The skin feels comforted and free of impurities.

Gelee Hydratante Qui Fait Mate, by Kenzoki, 50 ml, € 44.

Regenerative treatment

If your oily skin frequently causes you problems with acne, resort to intensive treatment. This, in particular, reduces the appearance of marks caused by acne and protects the skin from the external agents that cause it.

Purifying Regenerating Treatment, by CellActive, 50 ml, € 36.

Skin perfector

Does your skin have blemishes and it also looks dull? Don't worry, you can sign up for skin perfectionists: products that balance and improve the texture and tone of the skin, leaving it hydrated and renewed.

Correct & Blur Concentrate Skin Therapy Perfect, by Lancaster, 30 ml, € 39.

With sun protection

If your skin is very sensitive in addition to being oily, try to include a high sun protection factor. Your skin will appreciate it and avoid the appearance of wrinkles and spots due to the sun's rays.

Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50, by Kiehl's, 50 ml, € 41.

A touch of color

Would you like your skin not only to be free of pimples but to have a healthy color? Now you can find specific creams for oily skin in pharmacies that also incorporate a little color to camouflage and have a homogeneous and beautiful tone.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo + Unifiant unisex treatment for young skin, 40 ml, € 19.

Express Ritual

If you want to give your cream for oily skin a little nudge, try using an express mask. It contains organic blueberry extract, which is antibacterial, thus balancing excess sebum and the alteration of the skin flora. In addition, its high kaolin content helps to close pores.

Bio Beauté by Nuxe, 50 ml, € 14.90.

Stick "camouflaging"

Stick "camouflage"

Your skin is combination, but throughout the year you have specific breakouts? Then the essential cosmetic in your toiletry bag is the colored stick. It is a comfortable and precise application "pencil" that reduces pimples, covers imperfections and soothes irritation. What more could you want?

DermoPurifyer Cover Stick, by Eucerin, € 10.85.

Out granites

When the pores of the skin become clogged, blackheads and pimples form, especially in oily and acneic skin. With a specific product you can go "straight to the point" and finish it off thanks to its anti-inflammatory and healing properties.

Roller SOS Imperfections, by Puressentiel, 5 ml, € 9.90.

Spot treatment

Among the products that are designed to specifically treat blemishes, those that - apart from ingredients that reduce pimples, such as salicylic acid - contain hyaluronic acid are very good. This forms an invisible layer on the surface that protects the grain from bacterial contamination.

Hyaluspot, from the Normaderm range, by Vichy, 15 ml, € 15.

Night concentrate

Do you want a quick solution but at the same time sensory and high tolerance? This concentrate, with a fresh perfume with notes of grapefruit, cedar and musk, is applied at night with the help of a cotton bud on imperfections. Its biphasic formula contains acelaic acid and calamine powder (antiseptic) to reduce the presence of residual pimples and marks.

Sébologie Grains Stop Concentrate, by Lierac Paris, 15 ml, € 18.

Anti-aging serum

Before your cream, it is advisable to use a serum to enhance its action. This one, especially for oily skin, has its anti-aging active ingredients encapsulated. This means that its progressive release system makes them reach the areas of the skin to be treated more efficiently. The latest in technology at the service of your skin.

360º Intensive Treatment Serum, by Lullage AcneXpert, 50 ml, € 32.30.

Highly concentrated retinol

Retinol or vitamin A is an ally of oily skin, because in highly concentrated doses it not only allows the skin to look cleaner and reduces the size of pores, but it is also an effective anti-aging active that helps to blur spots. acne (and blemishes in general). In addition, it improves expression lines and wrinkles. Use it at night with a couple of drops before your serum or cream.

Zelens Power A High Potency Retinol Concentrate 30ml, cpv

Anti-pore mist

When your skin is irritated due to pimples, a good ally is the facial mist. Look for a specific one that, in addition to soothing, purifying and helping to mattify. This is perfect, because it contains purified water, sodium and zinc, which eliminates shine and reduces large pores.

Serozinc soothing and purifying mist, by La Roche-Posay, 150 ml, € 14.

CC cream for oily skin

Some anti-aging creams with a touch of color (CC creams) have a wide range to suit the needs of each skin type. In this case, the Lavender option - which can be used all over the face or as a concealer in localized areas - brightens dull skin and reduces enlarged pores.

Top Secret CC Crème Lavender SPF 35, by YSL, 40 ml, € 56.70.

Makeup primer

For the make-up base to be flawless, nothing better than using a primer to hide pores, pimples and unify the skin's texture. It offers a silky finish without greasy or shiny effect.

Illuminating Primer, from the Pores No More range, by Dr. Brandt, 30 ml, € 38.

Keeping pores at bay

It is the effect achieved with pore-minimizing makeup products, which even out the texture of the skin, without clogging the pores and smoothing their appearance. Ah! and they do not have a mask effect, because their texture is usually ultralight.

POREfessional Minimizing Makeup, by Benefit, € 32.

Regulating makeup base

Try not to use any makeup base that gets on your hands. It can aggravate your oily skin problems. It uses a specific one like this one that, thanks to the effect of the acacia gum micro-pearls, smoothes and hides pores and small wrinkles. In addition, the silicon and red clay minimize excess fat.

Base Teint Pores & Matité, by Clarins, € 36.

Do you want to know how your skin is going to age?

Although oily skin is better protected against the passage of time, it also has enemies to combat: sagging and blemishes. We tell you how to get ahead and stop its appearance.

If your face is always shiny … Don't worry, your skin type, fat, is quite common and is not as complicated to take care of as you think. You have a wide variety of products that improve the state and appearance of oily skin in the short and long term.

What can you save on?

The rinse cleaner. Since it is only in contact with your skin for 30-45 seconds, you can use a cheaper one (or opt for a micellar water, which saves you the use of toner later).
Anti- acne products. Don't spend a fortune on them. In the supermarket, and especially in the pharmacy, you find complete lines (and well formulated) with anti-shine and anti-blemish action, at incredible prices.

Better to invest in:

Serum and cream with antioxidants. The variety and concentration of the assets are key for the result to be noticed.
Retinol cream. The higher the concentration of this asset, the more efficient it is (and yes, the price is a bit higher).

Star shop: the cleaning brush

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It descales the dirt that clogs pores, renews the texture and leaves the skin softer, supple and luminous. Come on, the sonic brush is 6 times more effective than manual cleaning.

Essential: the mattifying moisturizer

If your skin is slightly oily, a hydrating gel is enough to take care of it. On the other hand, if it is very greasy, your day cream should be moisturizing (oil-free, of course) and at the same time mattifying, to end shine. Choose it with a fluid texture and apply it with a light hand, not because you apply more quantity, the sebum will be absorbed more.

The depigmenting, that is concentrated

If the spots have appeared, you need a depigmenting cream to lighten them. Half measures are not valid here, or in other words, cheap creams do not work. For anti-blemish cosmetics to really work, it has to be of quality, with various active ingredients in the right concentrations … and that comes at a price. If you don't want your budget to skyrocket, go to the pharmacy.

Retinol, at a medical dose

The best anti-aging active is found at a maximum concentration of 0.3% (maximum allowed by European legislation) in cosmetic creams. Take advantage of the fact that your skin is resistant and use it at higher doses, 0.5% and even 1.0% of pure retinol. These powerful creams can only be found at the pharmacy and at the dermatologist's office. Using retinol you will also notice other benefits for your skin, such as the reduction of oil secretion, as well as the reduction of pore size and blemishes.

How to do the chemical peel yourself

If you have acne marks and thickened skin, try home-use peels. Formulated with hydroxy acids such as glycolic and citric, they exfoliate (without danger) the superficial layers of the epidermis to reduce lesions, refine the texture and soften and brighten your skin. Its use is simple: once a week, you have to pass the AHA-impregnated disc over the skin, leave it to act for 15-20 min, rinse with water and apply the single-dose repair cream. Ready!

The makeup base: anti-shine

Instead of a foundation and translucent powder to finish off shine, you can directly use a foundation with a mattifying effect. Due to its composition, it absorbs excess sebum and visibly reduces pore size.

Don't you know what your skin type is?

In order to take care of your skin effectively and without damaging it, you have to know what your type is. If you don't know, take our test and discover what your skin is like.

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