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Oily skin

Products formulated for shine control and clearer pores.

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Key actives profiled

Rated strong evidence

Sources behind them

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Benzoyl Peroxide

People with a prior benzoyl-peroxide reaction; pregnancy or breastfeeding decisions should follow the drug label and clinician advice

Vitamin B3

Anyone who develops flushing, stinging, or allergy from the finished product; sensitive skin may tolerate lower-strength formulas better

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What to look for, by step

One researched active per step, based on independently reviewed claims

Cleansers

Look for: Vitamin B3
Why: Can improve the appearance of redness and uneven tone in some formulas
Products: 19

Toners

Look for: BHA exfoliant
Why: Promotes shedding of surface scale through keratolytic action
Products: 9

Serums & essences

Look for: Vitamin A
Why: In a 24-week randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled trial in elderly subjects, 0.4% retinol significantly reduced fine wrinkling scores and increased glycosaminoglycan and procollagen I versus vehicle
Products: 7

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Cleansers

Vitamin B3

Can improve the appearance of redness and uneven tone in some formulas

Toners

BHA exfoliant

Promotes shedding of surface scale through keratolytic action

Serums & essences

Vitamin A

In a 24-week randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled trial in elderly subjects, 0.4% retinol significantly reduced fine wrinkling scores and increased glycosaminoglycan and procollagen I versus vehicle