These are the hottest oil-free moisturisers on the market
The benefits to moisturising your skin are endless, yet, still overlooked. People usually assume that moisturisers will clog the pores, trigger an outbreak or exacerbate oily skin. This is certainly not the case.
The importance of moisturising your skin relies on the fact that there are many essential nutrients and fatty acids that our skin lacks, particularly the upper layers. A moisturiser simply restores all of this for us and keeps our skin happy, hydrated and glowing. Now, in this day and age, we have actually come to learn a little more about hydration and how this is in fact, a separate step in our skincare routine, though most people choose to combine this with their moisturising step, which is still perfectly fine.
If you still feel as though moisturisers are just a little too greasy for your liking, then you may benefit from an oil-free one, where you can be sure that an outbreak is well out of reach. Oil free moisturisers tend to be a more popular preference because of the lightweight, barely-there feel of the products. In addition, they help balance the skin which in turn reduces oil production. There are a plethora of oil free moisturisers on the market, and it is simply a case of selecting the appropriate one for your skin. You may also want to consider a day cream (with SPF) and a night cream, with specific ingredients to nourish your skin through the night.
The bottom line is, moisturising is key, whatever the weather or skin type. It is the key tool in maintaining healthy and supple skin as dehydrated, lacklustre skin will develop wrinkles and fine lines much faster. A good moisturiser may even double as a makeup primer so why not kill two birds with one stone?
Mario Badescu Oil-Free Moisturiser SPF 30, £25, Beauty Bay
As SPF should always be the finishing step in your skin care routine, this moisturiser is more or less everything you need. This non-comedogenic formula moisturises and protects with minimal drag.
The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors + HA, £4.95, Beauty Bay
This very necessary and not to mention cost efficient moisturiser provides your skin with a complete combination of natural moisturising factors (made of up amino and fatty acids, urea, hyaluronic acid and more, which dehydrated and damaged skin usually lacks. The lightweight and non-greasy formula is a must have If you need a simple but effective moisturiser.
First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Oil Free Mattifying Gel, £24, Look Fantastic
The First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream has stolen the limelight up until this point, but the this is definitely one to keep your eyes on. The paraben-free formula hydrates the skin whilst mattifying it with its unique water break texture. This is perfect for daily use!
Origins High Potency Night-A-Mins™ Resurfacing Cream Oil Free, £30, John Lewis
A potent night cream packed full of AHA’s to boost cell turnover and renew the skin, the Origins Night Cream is curated to work while you sleep. This moisturiser doubles as a treatment and kicks your skin into gear without the heavy or greasy feeling.
Kate Somerville Oil Free Moisturiser, £55, Cult Beauty
This matte moisturiser contains oil balancing sphere’s to keep your skin in check whilst preventing wrinkles and fine lines. Red marine algae is the wonder ingredient and also helps to tone and tighten the skin, leaving behind nothing but a supple and refreshed face.
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream, £26, Feel Unique
This soothing, refreshing cream is just as good as everything else in the Kiehls line. High quality ingredients and an instant cooling effect on the skin make this the perfect remedy for itchy, inflamed skin that just needs some extra TLC.
CeraVe Hyaluronic Acid Face Moisturiser, £13, Boots
Known for their use of ceramides and hyaluronic acid, CeraVe certainly didn’t miss a beat with their facial moisturising lotion. Anyone with a damaged skin barrier will immediately see a difference with this moisturiser and continuous use will not only repair your skin, but prevent further breakouts.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream Moisturiser, £12.99, Boots
Unlike most oil free moisturisers, this is actually geared towards dry skin and lasts all day. The fragrance free formula also uses hyaluronic acid to lock in hydration and re-charge the skin.
Supergel Oil-Free Moisturiser M3 For Oily & Acne-Prone Skin, £13.99, Face Theory
A potent night cream packed full of AHA’s to boost cell turnover and renew the skin, the origins night cream is curated to work while you sleep. This moisturiser doubles as a treatment and kicks your skin into gear without the heavy or greasy feeling.
Sukin Blemish Control Oil Free Moisturiser, £9.99, Holland & Barrett
If you are looking to hydrate your skin naturally, this is the perfect product. With an impressive ingredients list full of botanical extracts like chamomile to soothe and willowherb to refine, blemishes and breakouts won’t stand a chance.
