Combat the mid-day shine with these top moisturisers for oily skin

Best for: Calming, lightweight hydration.

Need an extra boost of hydration without the glazed doughnut dew? Meet the IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Cream Ultra-Light Skin-Balancing Moisturiser.

This ultra-light, oil-free moisturiser zaps shine and excess oil like a pro while showering your face with hydration. It’s perfect for sensitive skin and absorbs faster than you can say “no more grease” while also minimising the appearance of pores and texture.

Packed with IT Cosmetics’ anti-aging amour rejuvenating concentrate and Air Licium®, this light cream works to balance, calm, and hydrate the skin while keeping excess sebum at bay.

Key features:

• Formulated with niacinamide, squalane, and vitamin E.
• Oil-free, paraben-free, cruelty-free.
• Vegan.
• Dermatologist tested.
• Non-comedogenic.
• Suitable for sensitive skin.

Available at:

• $92.00 at Sephora Australia
• $92.00 from Adore Beauty

Best for: Fast-absorbing hydration boost.

Introducing the COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturising Lotion—the ultimate skin quench for every complexion, especially oily and combination types.

This refreshing, oil-free lotion delivers a splash of hydration without any greasy residue, leaving your skin feeling soft and silky smooth. Infused with tea tree-derived 4-Terpineol, this lightweight lotion adds a soothing touch to your routine.

Perfect for all skin types, this lotion ensures your face stays fresh and hydrated while keeping the shine at bay. Say hello to a balanced, revitalised glow with every use!

Key features:

• Formulated with hyaluronic acid and birch sap.
• Oil-free.
• Fast absorbing 
• Formulated for oily-combination skin.
• Soothes appearance of redness.
• Suitable for all skin types.

Available at:

• $25.25 from Amazon Australia
• $43.00 from Adore Beauty
• $43.00 from Look Fantastic

Best for: Combatting dryness caused by oral acne medications.

If you have acne-prone skin or are dealing with the dryness of oral acne medication, the Bioderma Sébium Hydra Replenishing Moisturiser is bound to be your new blemish-battling bestie.

Specially formulated to counteract dryness and tightness, this lightweight moisturiser hydrates and rebuilds your skin’s barrier, while its anti-irritation benefits work to soothe and reduce the appearance of redness.

Featuring Bioderma’s FLUIDACTIVE™ patent complex, this moisturiser works to balance sebum production and minimised clogged pores while adding a much-needed hit of moisture for a happy, healthy glow.

Key features:

• Formulated to minimise the appearance of dryness and irritation to caused by acne medication.
• Formulated to soothe and repair the skin barrier.
• Suitable for all skin types.

Available at:

• $29.99 from Priceline Pharmacy
• $29.99 from Adore Beauty
• $30.00 from Sephora Australia

Best for: Oily, irritated skin.

For affordable, effective hydration, The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors + Beta Glucan is a great lightweight go-to.

This moisturiser blends natural moisturising factors, beta-glucan, and ceramides to fortify your skin’s natural barrier. Beta-glucan, a potent humectant, helps lock in moisture and supports the formula’s hydration and barrier-strengthening effects.

Ideal for all skin types, including sensitive skin, it’s especially perfect for oily and combination types with its non-greasy finish. Enjoy immediate hydration and a refreshed, balanced complexion with this perfect summer moisturiser.

Key features:

• Alcohol-free, silicone-free, oil-free, gluten-free, cruelty-free.
• Vegan.
• Water-based gel formulation.
• Suitable for all skin types, particularly oily/combination.

Available at:

• $21.30 from MYER
• $21.30 from Adore Beauty
• $21.30 from Sephora Australia
• $21.30 from Oz Hair and Beauty