Skin type
Oily skin
Skin that produces excess oil through the day, with visible pores and congestion.
How it usually shows up
- Shine returns within hours of cleansing, particularly across the T-zone
- Pores are more visible around the nose and cheeks
- Blackheads and congestion are recurring rather than occasional
- Makeup slides or separates as the day goes on
What tends to be difficult
- Stripping the skin to control oil, which often triggers more of it
- Heavy moisturisers feeling greasy, leading to skipping moisturiser entirely
- Congestion returning as soon as a routine slips
What a routine for this skin type aims to do
Exfoliate, reduce excess oil, and inhibit melanin production.
The ingredients we build it around
Your own routine is decided by a Skinwise expert after your Skin Check — this is the starting point, not the prescription.
Common mistakes
- Skipping moisturiser — dehydrated skin often produces more oil, not less
- Cleansing several times a day with a stripping face wash
- Using an abrasive scrub on active breakouts
- Layering multiple strong actives at once and irritating the barrier
Think this is your skin type?
A Skin Check confirms it properly, and puts your answers in front of a real expert.
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