As important as moisturisers are to keep our skin hydrated and supple, many can be heavy and greasy and don’t work for our weather, especially in the humid monsoons. This is where oil-free moisturisers can come to the rescue.
Oil-free moisturisers, as the name suggests, are moisturisers that don’t include any oils whatsoever. Instead, these contain ingredients like hyaluronic acid, polyglutamic acid, glycerin etc. that help hydrate the skin without the icky-sticky feeling. When it comes to textures, these could be creams or lotions or gel moisturisers with light but nourishing formulas.
Why Opt For Oil-Free Moisturisers?
- These are lightweight as compared to heavier oil-based formulas and therefore, won’t contribute to any breakouts or greasiness.
- Your sebaceous glands produce more sebum in the monsoons, which means the skin is already oilier than usual. Choosing an oil-free moisturiser will ensure you optimally hydrate the skin without adding any excess oils to it.
- These also ensure enough hydration and prevent skin from drying out, thus, help balance your skin. With the lack of moisturisation, skin becomes dehydrated and begins to over-compensate by producing more oil, but oil-free moisturisers prevent this from happening.
- Oil-free formulas suit all skin types and are especially great as daytime moisturisers when you’re on the go and they won’t leave you feeling like an oil slick on your face!
- When it comes to oily and acne-prone skin types, these in fact, work well all year through.
- Oil-free moisturisers are mostly non-comedogenic, which means that they do not clog pores, which can lead to breakouts and acne.
- You can also choose an oil-free moisturiser with added ingredients to address any skin troubles, such as cica for redness, vitamin C for brightening, and even with SPF for sun protection.
Want to get your hands on an oil-free moisturiser? Try some of these…
Farmacy Beauty Daily Greens Oil-Free Gel Moisturizer
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A lovely gel texture, this fragrance-free, lightweight oil-free moisturiser hydrates, reduces shine and balances oil. Formulated with hyaluronic acid and polyglutamic acid, these moisture magnets optimise skin hydration, while niacinamide and galacturonic acid absorb excess oil and combat shine.
Dr Sheth’s Ceramide & Vitamin C Brightening Oil-Free Moisturizer
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Made for Indian skin types by a homegrown dermat-led brand, this non-sticky moisturiser is packed with brightening & hydrating actives that give intensely hydrated, glowing smooth skin. Infused with ceramides, it also repairs a compromised barrier and deeply nourishes it, while vitamin C brightens uneven skin tone, and ashwagandha extract calms inflammation and makes skin supple.
Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion
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This skin-loving lotion with broad spectrum SPF35, provides instant hydration and locks in moisture to protect skin from dryness and sun damage. Formulated with hyaluronic acid, this oil-free lotion is ultra-light and absorbs quickly to keep your skin soft and hydrated throughout the day. It has also been clinically proven to be gentle on sensitive skin.
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream
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A gel cream texture, this oil-free moisturiser provides refreshing hydration for the skin while giving a cooling effect. Suited to oily and normal skin types, this fast-absorbing, alcohol-free, non-comedogenic moisturiser seeps into skin immediately to help visibly reduce shine and minimise pores over time.
Shiseido Waso Color-Smart Oil Free Day Moisturizer
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This unique oil-free, tinted moisturiser adapts to your skin colour to enhance your skin tone. Infused with loquat leaf cells and anti-pollution powder to restore skin health and balance excess sebum production, it gives a non-sticky, matte finish and features SPF 30 to protect from the harmful UV rays of the sun.
Juice Beauty Oil-Free Moisturizer
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This lightweight matte finish moisturiser nourishes, protects, and hydrates the skin. It has algae, organic pomegranate, and aloe to provide nutrient-rich hydration, while glycerin and sodium hyaluronate retain and restore the skin’s moisture. It also contains cucumber, avocado, sage, lemon balm, and dandelion botanicals that soothe, purify, and detoxify the skin.
Dot & Key Cica Niacinamide Oil-Free Moisturizer
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Want non-greasy moisturisation and to keep your acne in check? Then try this quick-absorbing, oil-free face cream that is infused with cica (centella asiatica) to calm & soothe skin while fighting acne & pimple breakouts. At the same time, niacinamide works to fade dark spots and controls oiliness, while hyaluronic acid and ceramides hydrate skin as well as accelerate skin barrier repair. The fragrance-free, colour-free formula suits hyper sensitive skin too.
Paula’s Choice Oil-Free Moisturizer
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Another weightless moisturiser, this is specially formulated for blemish-prone skin. It lightly hydrates breakout-prone skin without adding oil or shine, while pore-minimising niacinamide soothes flaky skin. The sheer, ceramide-infused lotion calms redness as well. It is recommended to be used as the last step in your nightly skincare routine.
Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Oil-Free Moisturizer
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Powered by Vitamin B5 (panthenol) and especially formulated for oily and combination skin, this everyday lightweight moisturiser is great for hydrating, nourishing and repairing skin. Its combination of zinc, copper, and magnesium has a radical scavenging effect that inhibit the cellular free-radical formation and provide clear, fresh skin. It is further boosted with hyaluronic acid and betaine for multi-level hydration.
