Lightweight moisturizer (non-comedogenic)
A light lotion, gel, or gel-cream moisturizer that hydrates without feeling greasy. It is labeled non-comedogenic, meaning it is made not to clog pores.
Why it helps
Even oily and acne-prone skin needs water, and skipping moisturizer can leave skin tight and make acne treatments feel harsher. A light formula gives that hydration without a heavy feel, and it works well under sunscreen and makeup.
Look for
- Labeled non-comedogenic or oil-free
- Fragrance-free
- Glycerin or hyaluronic acid for hydration
- Gel, gel-cream, or fluid texture
- Niacinamide or ceramides as a bonus
Avoid
- Heavy butters and thick oils on breakout-prone areas
- Added fragrance and essential oils
- Alcohol listed near the top of the ingredient list
Products
Vanicream
Daily Facial Moisturizer
Price: medium price · For face
A lightweight, fragrance-free and oil-free face lotion with hyaluronic acid and five ceramides.
- NEA Seal
- Fragrance free
- Oil free
- Ceramides
- Hyaluronic acid
Cetaphil
Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion
Price: medium price · For face
An ultra-light, fragrance-free and oil-free face lotion with hyaluronic acid and glycerin.
- Fragrance free
- Oil free
- Hyaluronic acid
- Glycerin
- Hypoallergenic (brand)
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer
Price: higher price · For face
A lightweight cream-lotion face moisturizer with ceramide-3, niacinamide, and glycerin, made without fragrance or oil.
- Fragrance free
- Oil free
- Paraben free
- Ceramides
- Niacinamide
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream, Fragrance Free
Price: medium price · For face
A fragrance-free gel-cream face moisturizer made with hyaluronic acid, for normal to dry skin.
- Fragrance free
- Hyaluronic acid
CeraVe
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Price: medium price · For face
An oil-free night face lotion with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and three ceramides, with no SPF.
- Oil free
- Ceramides
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic acid
- Non-comedogenic (brand)
Burt's Bees
Sensitive Solutions Calming Day Lotion
For face
A day lotion from the Burt's Bees Sensitive Solutions line.
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Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion
Price: medium price · For face
A lightweight daily face lotion with plant-based ceramides for sensitive skin.
- Fragrance free
- Vegan
- Ceramides
- Hyaluronic acid
- For sensitive skin (brand)
Weleda
Skin Food Light Nourishing Cream
Price: higher price · Face and body
A lighter, fast-absorbing plant-oil cream for face and body, with sunflower oil, shea and cocoa butter.
- Labeled natural
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