№ 1
Glow 9.5
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Best for sebum control
The category benchmark for oil management. Use once daily, AM or PM. Cuts sebum within 4 weeks for most users.
Editorial Ranking · Skincare · 2026
Best Skincare for Oily Skin in Australia (2026)
Six products for oily and combination skin — sebum control without barrier damage. Including the specific picks dermatologists keep recommending.
6 products tested
April 2026 editorial visit
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Most oily-skin routines over-strip and trigger compensatory oil production. The picks below regulate without tipping skin into rebound.
№ 2
Glow 9.3
BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2%
Best for congestion clearance
Salicylic acid into pores. Use 3× weekly. The single most effective product for oily-skin pore appearance.
№ 3
Glow 9.0
Effaclar Duo+
Best for active acne
Pharmacy-grade niacinamide + procerad. The acne pick that doesn't strip. Used in clinical settings.
№ 4
Glow 8.9
Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cleanser
Best for daily cleanser
Removes oil without disrupting barrier. The cleanser dermatologists actually recommend for oily skin.
№ 5
Glow 8.7
Ultra Repair Hydrating Gel Cream
Best for lightweight moisturiser
Gel-cream texture. Hydrates without occluding pores. The right moisturiser for clients who can't tolerate cream.
№ 6
Glow 9.0
Anthelios Ultra-Light Fluid SPF 50+
Best for daily spf
Lightweight, non-comedogenic, doesn't pill under makeup. The only SPF most oily-skin testers can wear daily.
Frequently asked
Common questions.
Is oily skin caused by over-hydration?
Often the opposite. Stripped skin overproduces sebum to compensate. Most oily-skin recoveries we've watched start by adding hydration, not subtracting.
Should I skip moisturiser if my skin is oily?
No. Use a gel-cream formula. Skipping moisturiser triggers rebound oil production within days.
Can I use retinol on oily skin?
Yes, and you should. Retinol normalises sebum production over 3-6 months. Start at 0.25%, build slowly.
Does diet affect oily skin?
High-glycemic diets correlate with sebum production in clinical trials. Dairy is contested. The strongest non-skincare lever is consistent sleep and stress management.
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