10 Best Face Washes for Oily Skin

If you have oily skin, it’s important to start with your skincare routine when trying to tackle extra greasiness.

It can be a pain when your skin constantly feels slick, or you can see your makeup becoming shinier and shiner as the day wears on.

Luckily, there are plenty of face washes on the market to help tackle that excess shine and to leave your skin feeling nourished and mattified.

Clinique All About Clean Liquid Facial Soap

This face wash has been created for all skin types, however, it’s especially great for oily skin thanks to its ability to easily remove dirt and debris without altering the skin’s natural oil balance.

This is particularly important for oily skin as means the cleanser won’t give your skin the chance to create any more excess oil. 

Key ingredients include sucrose which helps to calm and soothe the skin and hyaluronic acid which will help to keep the skin hydrated. 

Clinique has created this cleanser without any harmful ingredients such as parabens, sulfates and fragrances. This means it can also be used on sensitive skin without causing any irritation. 

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser

Dispensing as a clear gel, with just one pump of this cleanser you’ll feel it foam onto your face, leaving your skin feeling thoroughly cleansed.

It won’t strip your skin or leave it feeling tight and uncomfortable. Instead, it will remove any excess dirt, oil, and makeup to leave you with clean and refreshed skin.

Formulated with three essential ceramides, these will protect your skin’s natural barrier, while the niacinamide and hyaluronic acid in the product will help to hydrate and diminish any redness.

You can use this cleanser on both the face and the body, morning, and night.

Non-comedogenic and fragrance free product.

Ole Henriksen Find Your Balance Oil Control Cleanser

Formulated with AHAs, this cleanser will help to purify your pores and help with any excess oil.

It won’t strip the skin and you can count on it to deeply cleanse and help with any oiliness, enlarged pores and blemishes.

The AHAs in this product include glycolic and lactic acid, both of which are powerful ingredients that will help to lift away any excess dirt, oil, and dead skin cells.

This will help to reveal natural and healthy skin, leaving behind a radiant glow.

This cleanser has been created without any harmful ingredients such as parabens, sulfates and phthalates, so it can even be used on sensitive skin without having to worry about the cleanser stripping your skin or leaving it red and blotchy.

Cetaphil Face Wash

This fragrance-free face wash will help to balance the skin, protect its natural barrier and reduce the appearance of pores.

Thanks to the fragrance-free formula it’s perfect for anyone with sensitive skin who also suffers from oiliness.

Cetaphil’s face wash will deep clean into the pores and remove any excess dirt, oil, and makeup to leave you with healthy and refreshed skin.

It’s also a hypoallergenic formula and free from any harmful ingredients such as sulfates and parabens which can cause irritation.

Neutrogena Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Pink Grapefruit Pore Cleansing Acne Wash and Facial Cleanser with Vitamin

Formulated with salicylic acid, this cleanser will help to combat any acne and oily skin.

It should give you clearer-looking skin in as little as three weeks and with micro-clear technology, it will help to fight blemishes and acne scars to leave you with clearer and smoother-looking skin.

This face wash will cleanse deep down into your pores, which will also help with any excess oil and sebum that can form. It’ll remove any dirt and makeup to ensure that you’re left with a fresh and glowing face.

You can use this face wash morning and night, just pump out a small amount and massage it into wet skin, then rinse off.

EVER Rebalance Gentle Purifying Cleanser

Formulated with salicylic acid, this face wash will help to gently exfoliate the skin while also removing any dirt and impurities to leave the skin feeling smooth and thoroughly cleansed. 

This face wash has plenty of natural ingredients to benefit the skin such as willow bark to clarify pores, salicylic acid to reduce the appearance of blemishes and aloe and cucumber to help soothe the skin. 

To use, you should apply a small amount to your hands and then massage the cleanser into wet skin and then rinse it off with warm water. For the best results, use this product in the morning and evening. 

Free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, propylene glycol, synthetic fragrances and colors. Leaping Bunny Certified–the gold standard in cruelty-free certification.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser for Oily Skin

Use this face wash on oily and acne-prone skin. It will gently cleanse without disrupting the skin’s natural barrier to leave you with mattified and smooth skin.

Formulated with zinc pidolate, this will help to purify your skin, leaving it feeling thoroughly refreshed.

Also formulated with thermal spring water, this key ingredient will work as an antioxidant to help purify the skin and leave it feeling hydrated and healthy.

Coming in a clear gel, you should massage it onto wet skin to create a foaming effect and then rinse it off with water.

Fragrance free, soap free and non-comedogenic product.

Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Face Wash

This natural charcoal cleanser will help to purify your pores and absorb any excess oil, it will deep clean to remove any impurities and leave your skin feeling smooth and healthy.

It’s been designed for daily use and targets any concerns with excess oil and clogged pores as this can lead to blackheads and blemishes.

You can use this face wash morning and night for the best results. Just massage onto wet skin, where you will notice the cleanser turn into a white foam. Just rinse with warm water to reveal glowing, tingling skin.

Paula’s Choice Skin Balancing Oil Reducing Cleanser with Aloe

This cleanser will help to keep any oily skin in check without drying it out.

Coming out as a cream, as soon as this face wash encounters water, it will foam onto the skin to clear away any dirt and impurities. You can use it twice a day to balance the skin and reduce the production of oil.  

Results show that 95% of users agreed their skin felt refreshed after use, 93% said their skin wasn’t as oily and 90% agreed that this cleanser had improved their skin texture. 

To use this product, you should apply it to a wet face, massage it into the skin and rinse well. If you are removing makeup, then you may want to repeat this or use a face cloth to ensure the makeup is fully removed. 

Natural Outcome Charcoal Face Wash

Use this cleanser to detoxify and purify any oily and acne-prone skin. It will unclog pores and remove any dirt or impurities that can lead to blemishes. 

This face wash will ensure your skin still stays hydrated, without drying it out, which can lead to excess oil being produced.

It will balance your complexion, while the charcoal will absorb any sebum to leave you with refreshed and mattified skin. 

It’s been created with natural ingredients such as charcoal and green tea which help to detoxify the skin and heal and repair any that has been damaged.

Also infused with ginkgo biloba extract, this will increase your skin’s circulation and work as an antioxidant to protect its surface. 

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Finding the right face wash for your oily skin should be at the top of your skincare regime.

The right face wash will help to create a balance when it comes to oil production and should also detoxify your face and unclog any pores, both of which can be a concern if you have oily skin. 

One key ingredient in many face washes designed for oily skin is charcoal. This natural ingredient helps to detoxify your skin and ensure it is thoroughly cleansed after each use.

Other ingredients you can look out for include salicylic acid to gently exfoliate and reduce any blemishes or green tea extracts to work as an antioxidant to protect your skin’s natural barrier. 

Whichever cleanser you decide to go for, it shouldn’t be long until your skin is feeling fully refreshed and mattified.