Dermatologist's Best Moisturizers for Oily Skin with Affordable, Drugstore Options | Dr. Sam Ellis

Do you need to apply moisturizer if you have oily skin? As a dermatologist, I get this question all the time from my patients. So in this video, I share whether you need a moisturizer if you have oily skin as well as some dermatologist favorite moisturizers for oily skin. There are some great, affordable drugstore options from CeraVe, Cetaphil, and more to choose from!

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:27 About Oily Skin
02:43 About Moisturizer
03:56 What to Look For on Packaging
04:07 Neutrogena
05:02 CeraVe
05:47 La Roche-Posay
06:40 Skinfix
07:56 Cetaphil
08:47 Subscribe!

DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician. Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links (marked with *). Affiliate links help support my YouTube channel so I can continue to create fun, informational skincare videos for you. Also, some products may have been received as PR. Thanks for watching!

[thebeauty_minimalist]

Oily skin lady here - I love the Neutrogena oily skin line of moisturizers. They are very lightweight and come in a pump bottle!

[sandrineboutin]

Hi Dr,
i'm a 29 years old female living in QC, Canada. I have combination oily and dehydrated skin + allergic eczema. As you guessed, i had trouble finding a good routine. I have tried products and.. Here's what working best :
-inkey list cleansing balm
-cerave oily skin cleanser
-la roche posay toner effacer
-inkey list hyaluronic acid
-the ordinary niacinamide+ zinc
-peptide cream
-cerave night/day moist.
+uriage water
It is a lot, but i learned to enjoy every step of this Journey.❤

[claireyankes]

I love the La Roche-Posay Toleraine double repair line (with SPF in the AM, without SPF before bed). I'd love to hear your layering tips for those with oily/combo skin who want to use a light or mattifying moisturizer alongside an SPF product (rather than a combo product) and still balance hydration and sun protection against managing shine and that "heavy" feeling as the day wears on!

[ede]

I’ve tried a few diff brands n only recently turned to Cetaphil. Using that moisturizer n dermacontrol line. I got Oily, acne prone, n sensitive skin. Cetaphil doesn’t cause any irritation n leave my skin feelin good .

[lamofonguera]

The Neutrogena one is FABULOUS! It goes on like an expensive, luxury cream and dries with a slight glow but no shine! I use it in my morning skincare routine.

[suzanneedwards]

So excited to share my new Triple Crown! (so far 😉 ) Having acne prone (still), mature (over 55), oily, sensitive skin w/ lines and wrinkles, I've layered so many products over the years! Previous combinations lacked helping at least ONE of these issues and I couldn't stand having 6 products in the am and 6 for the night....Forget about using makeup.(other than mascara)..I just wanted my skin to look "good/better" ! (I have used many types of concealer/cover up as needed too but that's not, IMO, "makeup") So....to my now using the 1) Cleanser w/Benzoyl Peroxide as the gentle, pore antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory cleanser w/ CeraVe Acne Foam Cleanser, 2) Treating w/the Retinoid to regulate skin cell turnover w/La Roche-Posay Effaclar 0.1% and 3) Moisturizing w/the Mattifying and Clearing benefits of Salicytic acid w/Cetaphil Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer! I've got all the powerplayers..Benzoyl Peroxide, Retinoids, Salicylic Acid and a great moisturizer!! My skin's not irritated! Dr Ellis, your videos are EPIC and so Educational. After so many notes taken from many many videos, I have found a simplified (for me) combo that works...(we know skin changes with each decade it seems and over time, we have to re address our issues. For the next decade, though, I'm hopeful) (I have to find a better SPF that plays well with these now...but I'm working on that. I do use one but I'm "meh" about it) As for the rest of the body, I use the Vaseline Advanced Repair as some of the other comments state...It's just SO GOOD.. Thank you for all you do!

[believeinjesus]

Decided to help my teen daughter. I dug into all this face product stuff to figure out what she may need. Your channel was helpful. She breaks out bad on the forehead. So we got some fiber gummy’s and have her drinking more water. Also bought some cleanser and moisturizer from cetaphil. I picked the gentle clear moisturizer from cetaphil. Wash and moisturize x2 morn and eve. We will see how it plays out 🙏🏾. As a dad I wasn’t sure if I was over stepping, but as a dad I also wasn’t scared of that to much 😂.
She seemed relieved to have some help and excited to try something. I brought her along to the store and had her help me find the products that I had written down. Also buying some some new pillow cases to have fresh one every night. If all this doesn’t work I’ll take her to a skin doctor. 🙏🏾

[laurellae]

Oily and dehydrated is 100% my skin! My favorite moisturizers have to be gel creams with my 2 favorites the Versed Dew Point Moisturizing Gel Cream and the Selfless by Hyram Niacinamide and Maracuja Barrier Repair. During the winter I used the Pacifica Vegan Ceremide Cream and it worked so well! I never thought I could use a cream and not feel greasy (not a glazed donut face fan) but that cream is a gem! It is so lightweight and matte/natural finish! It was like my skin was bare but totally smooth and moisturizered.

[yesmine]

This is so helpful. I hate moisturizer but my skin is oily and dry like you said which makes it dehydrated. I’m actually so happy I found this video, thank you!!!

[yushihan]

I’m a rosacea patient w/ extremely oily skin in a hot/humid climate and have tried commonly known good products: CeraVe, LRP, Cetaphil… (few make peace with my 🌹😢). Just to share my personal experience, only oil-free line of Aveeno and Avène don’t sting my face at the end. Vanicream lotion don’t sting my face as well but it’s a bit greasy on me ha. Love ya, doc! You helped me a lot on my rosacea management journey.

[lisanutini]

I’m 68 with super duper oily skin. I do use a moisturizer but now I’m going to try that Effaclar matte! Thank you 😊

[annemarie]

Thank you, this was super helpful! I didn’t know there were so many affordable options with specific skin needs in mind

[davidle]

I love the Aveeno Calm and Restore Oat Gel! The hydro boost has always stung my face.

[megan]

The Neutrogena Hydroboost is an oldie but a goodie. I use it every summer!

[mariangendy]

I have oily sensitive skin I used Neutrogen boost didn’t like it that much, but now La Roche posay is my favourite. Works well with my oily skin during the day and my makeup looks beautiful and not greasy wit it

[shannonarciolla]

I love the Aveeno Calm and Restore Oat Gel Cream.

[melissamendes]

Great video! I actually started using OSEA blemish balm months ago, and it is the only product or moisturizer that I have ever used that has reduced the severity of my hormonal breakouts while also keeping my overall oily, blemish-prone skin in check. It feels lightweight. It’s fast-absorbing and also has worked great under my makeup mattifying my skin. When I’m not using that, I use the neutrogena hydro-boost gel.

[Leslie_M]

Love the hydro boost as well. I switched to a thicker moisturizer temporarily since I started tret.

[nknh]

Thanks, Dr. Ellis! This is a great list of products for oily skin. I've tried all of them except for the Skinfix one which I will have to order online since it's not available at any of the stores near me. I like them all for the reasons you stated and always have at least one on hand (usually La Roche Posay), but the product that I return to whenever my skin is acting up or feel extra sensitive is Vaseline Advanced Repair in the huge 22 oz. pump bottle. It's gentle yet super moisturizing when applied on damp skin. It gives my skin a "reset" by calming it down and it's great under sunscreen or makeup.

[Andrea-tfle]

I have super oily skin and I totally misunderstood how to manage it for a long time. I recently discovered that several light hydrating layers i.e. toners, essences, and serums under a lightweight slightly occlusive moisturizer works best for me. It gets the hydration in there without clogging up my pores and I can use the serums etc...to target soothing my extra red skin as well as hydrating.