Acne & Oily Routine

A routine for oily and acne-prone skin works best as a set: a gentle foaming cleanser, a lightweight treatment, an oil-free moisturizer and a mattifying sunscreen. This collection brings together cleansers, moisturizers and SPF formulas from brands such as LA ROCHE-POSAY, AVENE, CERAVE, EUCERIN, BIODERMA and VICHY, all designed with oily and combination skin in mind.

Building an oily-skin routine step by step

Start with a foaming or gel cleanser suited to oily to combination skin, such as the LA ROCHE-POSAY Effaclar Foaming Cleansing Gel or the AVENE Cleanance Cleansing Gel. Frequent cleansers, like the CERAVE Foaming Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid, help remove excess surface oil while supporting the skin barrier. A larger-format refill, such as the LA ROCHE-POSAY Effaclar Gel Moussant 400ml, is a practical option for households that go through cleanser quickly.

After cleansing, a targeted product like the LA ROCHE-POSAY Effaclar Duo+M Cream or the BIODERMA Sebium Gel Moussant can be layered in as part of a daily routine for skin prone to blemishes. The EUCERIN Dermopure Purifying Toner with AHA+PHA is another option for those who like a toning step before moisturizing.

Finish with a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer designed not to add shine, such as the LA ROCHE-POSAY Effaclar Mat Mattifying Moisturizer, and always close the routine with sun protection. Formulas such as the LA ROCHE-POSAY Anthelios Invisible Sunscreen Face Mist SPF50, the EUCERIN Sun Oil Control Gel-Cream SPF50+, or the VICHY Capital Soleil Anti Shine and Dry Touch sunscreens are formulated for combination-to-oily skin so SPF doesn't feel heavy or greasy.

Choosing the right products for your skin

Not every oily-skin routine needs to look the same. Some people prefer a simple two-step cleanse-and-moisturize approach, while others add a toner or targeted cream for extra oil control. If your skin is oily but also reactive, browse our Sensitive Skin Routine collection for gentler formulas. Those focused on marks left behind after breakouts may want to look at our Dark Spot Routine, while shoppers who prefer sticking to one brand can explore the full La Roche-Posay Acne & Oily Routine range or the wider Acne & Breakouts collection for more format options.

Textures and finishes vary by brand, so read the label for the product's intended skin type and application area, and check ingredient lists if you are sensitive to specific components. A pharmacist can help you sequence cleanser, treatment, moisturizer and SPF correctly, and can advise on how a product fits alongside anything else you're already using.