Oily, acne-prone skin girlies - I want to hear from you! What is your favorite sunscreen? Both physical and chemical. On the hunt to try out new non comedogenic sunscreens!

Best sunscreens for oily acne-prone skin?

Not bad per se but it doesn't live up to its sebum control claims when used over hydrating toners/essences but that is understandable in my opinion. 

Dry skin types will need to use a moisturiser on top of this.

TL;DR: A great moisturiser option for oily skin. Lightweight, hydrating, non-sticky, fast-absorbing. 

Texture: Watery texture that immediately absorbs into skin. 

Finish: So this is tricky. I experimented and discovered that if I apply this over hydrating products (toners/essences), the finish is natural. But if I apply this on its own, the finish is matte. 

My experience: It's a good lightweight moisturiser for oily skin. It is sufficiently hydrating for oily skin and absorbs immediately. Spreads very easily. Doesn't leave a sticky feeling. It helps bring down inflammation of those big, under-the-skin, angry pimples due to its soothing properties which I love. Controls excessive sebum when used on its own. 

I might repurchase.

TL;DR: Lovely moisturiser for normal/oily/sensitive skin types. Lightweight and fast absorbing. Layers well. 

Texture: This emulsion has a gel cream type texture that feels watery upon absorbing into skin. 

Finish: The finish it slightly glowly but goes away after a while. 

My experience: Honestly finding moisturisers that work for oily skin without making you a grease ball or breaking you out is HARD. But this one ticks all the boxes. It's a nice fuss free moisturiser that will do its job perfectly. It absorbs fast, is lightweight, its non sticky, and makes your skin feel hydrated without feeling heavy. What more do us oily skin peeps want? 🤪 I would repurchase because this one's trustworthy. 

Not suitable for dry skin types, they might not find it hydrating enough. 

TL;DR: AMAZING for hydrating skin and good product specially for oily skin, dry skin types may not like.

Texture: It's super watery and when you pour it, it feels just like water but when you start working it into your skin you can feel the slight viscosity of the product. 

Finish: Leaves a healthy glowy finish on skin 

My experience: As someone with oily skin I'm usually skeptical of trying purely hyaluronic acid serums because they often make my skin feel greasy. But not this one! The light version of Hada Labo Gokujyun is super watery but absorbs very well into skin and leaves your skin feeling like it just drank a gallon of water. It even leaves a slightly glowy look. But keep in mind that this is supposed to be applied on damp skin and sealed with a moisturiser on top to gain maximum benefit of this product. 


Nothing bad! I just wish the shade range was wider.

- Non sticky 
- Hydrating
- Good pigment so it will work for a lot of skin tones and pigmented lips girlies
- Long wearing
- Gives a beautiful glossy shine

As a POC my post acne scarring and hyperpigmentation is more rigid so my skin needs something more heavy duty to get rid of it. I didn’t find this to work too well on my hyperpigmentation.


Pros:
💚 Hydrating
💚 Non-sticky
💚 Absorbs easily
💚 Plumps the skin 
💚 Leaves the skin glowy
💚 Helps with texture
💚 Niacinamide helps control sebum and acne

Overall recommendation - buy this if your hyperpigmentation is not as rigid, it will work well for you. I might repurchase because of its ability to control my acne well.

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