moisturizers for acne-prone skin

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for moisturizers for acne-prone skin.

If you have acne-prone skin, you know that the right products can make all the difference. Moisturizers are a must-have for anyone who wants to keep their skin looking young and healthy. They help to prevent dryness, redness, and wrinkles, and they can help your skin look and feel more plump and radiant.

$20.00

Have been using this moisturizer for a few weeks and have seen quite a difference on my acne/combination type skin....This is an amazing moisturizer for acne prone skin! I have acne I get the hugest pimples. ...PERFECT for acne prone skin and blemishes...Perfect for acne-prone skin

What it is: An innovative moisturizer that visibly reduces acne blemishes, nourishes skin, smooths texture, and helps keep new acne blemishes from appearing.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Uneven Texture, and Acne/Blemishes

Formulation: Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- NovoRetin™ 2%: Boosts the effects of retinol, visibly smoothing uneven skin texture.
- Sulfur 3%: Is an FDA-recognized ingredient that reduces the number of visible acne blemishes.
- Retinol 0.2%: Exfoliates, visibly resurfaces, and smooths the look of textured skin.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
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$119.00

Usually I used thrice in a week. To me it’s good for acne....I’m using it for acne and to fade some PIH from previous breakouts.

What it is: A powerful yet gentle nightly moisturizer that addresses multiple visible signs of aging without irritation.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Uneven Texture, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Formulation: Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- NIA-114™ (Patented form of Niacin): Enhances the efficacy of retinol while limiting common sensitivity.
- Retinol and Retinal: Improve the look of fine lines, wrinkles, uneven tone, and texture.
- Beta Glucan and Ginger Root Extract: Soothe dry skin and reduce the appearance of redness.

$36.00

Perfect moisturizer for acne prone skin!...Love the gel texture and soothing it brings my skin. I am acne prone and this helps moisturize without clogging my pores. ...I am loving this acne gel moisturizer by peace out skincare. Medicated acne gel moisturizer that is specifically formulated to treat and prevent acne and blackheads + boost hydration for acne-prone skin.

What it is: A medicated acne gel moisturizer that’s specifically formulated to target and prevent acne and blackheads, while boosting hydration for acne-prone skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness

Formulation: Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 2% Salicylic Acid: Clears up acne while gently exfoliating and deep cleaning pores.
- Ceramide Complex: Supports the skin barrier to visibly improve elasticity and enhance moisture.
- Niacinamide: Minimizes the appearance of pores and calms oily, clogged skin.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

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$35.00

If you’re looking for a moisturizer that is both gentle and great for acne-prone skin, you need to give this a try! ...Holy grail moisturizer for acne-prone skin...Just what my acne-prone sensitive skin needs to ensure it stays hydrated and moisturized (especially in combination with drying acne products like Adapalene) without feeling heavy.

What it is: A soothing, weightless gel-cream moisturizer that keeps acne-prone skin optimally hydrated and fortified without clogging pores or causing breakouts.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Redness, and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Lightweight Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Visibly refines enlarged pores while addressing discoloration and blemishes.
- Triple-Ceramide Blend: Supports skin's moisture barrier to help improve dry, flaky skin.
- Licorice Root, Pumpkin, and Blueberry Antioxidant Complex: Visibly reduces redness and soothes discomfort.

$16.00

It’s been tough for me to actually find a moisturizer that works for my skin. I have acne prone skin and everything makes me breakout. ...This product very good at moisturizing my acne prone skin, you have to use VERY little moisturizer or else it will clog your pores.

What it is: A lightweight gel moisturizer that visibly plumps, provides up to 48 hours of continuous hydration, and helps strengthen moisture barrier function in one hour.


Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Kale: Rich in phytonutrients and vitamins C and E to leave skin visibly glowing.

- 3 Weights of Hyaluronic Acid: Natural hydrators known for their incredible moisture-retaining properties.

$60.00

I use it with the serum and find the results are great for my complex acne prone skin.I also find the packaging for this moisturizer to be really unique. ...product is so nice for the skin even with my acne prone sensitive skin

What it is: A soothing moisturizer with five percent niacinamide to reduce and prevent post-blemish marks, scars, discoloration, and spots.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dryness, and Acne and Blemishes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide 5%: Helps fade the look of post-blemish marks, discoloration, and dark spots.
- Squalane 5%: Intensely moisturizes, calms irritation, and reduces redness.
- Ceramide: Restores and maintains your skin's natural barrier.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Powered by five percent niacinamide and squalane, this fragrance-free moisturizer is d

$49.00

Great Moisturizer for Acne-prone skin...I have been using this moisturizer for a few months now. I have acne and it has helped clear my acne and prevent new acne from forming. ...Excellent for oily/ance prone skin...I bought this on a whim after I ran out of my regular moisturizer. I've been using it for 2 weeks and have already seen a huge improvement - this is the least amount of acne I've had in years.

What it is: This gel moisturizer hydrates and cleanses skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Helps exfoliate, visibly refine, and smooth.
- Sustained Release Hyaluronic Acid: Enhances skin's ability to attract and hold water within its surface for intense, long-lasting hydration.
- Korean Red Pine Extract: Interrupts bacteria signals that can lead to visibly irritated skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, oxybenzone, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also gluten-free and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This gel moisturi

$39.00

Good moisturizer for acne prone skin works good...Good moisturizer for acne prone skin works good . It helped my acne to lessen and less irritated. ...Great cream for acne prone skin...I love kiehls expertly clear moisturizer for acne prone skin with salicylic acid.

What it is: A targeted lotion powered by 1.2 percent salicylic acid and two percent niacinamide to visibly reduce acne and prevent future breakouts.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid 1.2%: Fights acne while exfoliating and visibly refining skin’s texture.
- Niacinamide 2%: Visibly brightens skin and balances surface oil.
- Postbiotic Lactobacillus Ferment and Glycerin: Support a healthy microbiome and target acne. ​​

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquino

$70.00

Soooo good!! My skin is extremely sensitive and would always break out whenever I used moisturizers, this stuff is an absolute game changer. ...Great for acne, oily sensitive skin....I really like this moisturizer. I have very oily acne prone skin. My skin is so sensitive I can’t use any alpha hydroxy acids.

What it is: A lightweight moisturizer specially formulated for normal to oily skin.

Skin Type: Normal and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness and Oiliness

Formulation: Lightweight Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Antarcticine (Glacial Glycoprotein Extract): Intensely hydrates and maintains skin’s moisture balance.
- Micronized Amino Acid: Targets sebum and facial shine.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens.

What Else You Need to Know: With up to 24 hours of hydrating power, this cooling gel feels reinvigorating on your skin. It maintains optimal moisture levels while absorbing excess oil for skin that’s shine-free, fresh, and healthier looking—all day.

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