The Best Products for Acne and Oily Skin

Oily, congested and blemish-prone skin responds best to a consistent routine rather than any single product. Here’s how to build one, and which of our products fit each step.

Start With the Right Cleanser

Our Alpha Beta Hydroxy Cleanser with Tea Tree Oil combines alpha hydroxy acid (glycolic) and beta hydroxy acid (salicylic).

A good cleanser for oily skin helps unclog pores, exfoliate gently and loosen the debris that leads to blackheads. Browse all cleansers and toners.

Toners

Toners help deep-clean pores, refine the look of skin tone and add a light layer of exfoliation between cleansing and treatment.

Our Mandelic Acid Toner is a good starting point for blemish-prone skin, as mandelic is gentler than most AHAs.

Moisturizers and Lotions

Oily skin still needs hydration — stripping it often makes oil production worse. Our Green Tea and Pomegranate Moisturizer helps calm sensitive, reactive skin, and green tea is valued for its soothing properties.

The Niacinamide and Turmeric Moisturizer is another option for congested skin. See all moisturizers.

Targeted Serums

• 8% Beta Hydroxy (Salicylic Acid) Serum — for clogged pores and blackheads
• Niacinamide Serum 5% — helps with the look of oiliness and enlarged pores
• Azelaic Salicylic Gel — for blemishes and uneven tone
• Mandelic Acid Serum 10% — gentle daily exfoliation

Browse all serums.

Hyaluronic Acid for Balanced Hydration

Nano-Hyaluronic Serum delivers lightweight hydration without heaviness — useful if richer moisturizers feel like too much on oily skin.

Exfoliation and At-Home Peels

The peels most suited to oily and blemish-prone skin are salicylic, mandelic, glycolic and lactic.

If you’re new to peels, start with the 25% Mandelic Acid Peel. For physical exfoliation, Micro Polish is a gentler alternative. See all at-home chemical peels.

Before You Start

Always patch test new actives and wait 48 hours. Introduce one product at a time so you can tell what’s working.

Use SPF 30 or higher daily — acids increase photosensitivity. Questions? Email info@makeupartistschoice.com or call 1-877-316-9400.