Water Based Moisturizer For Oily Skin

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If you have oily skin, you know that it's a constant battle to keep your skin from becoming shiny and greasy. Fortunately, there are plenty of products out there that can help with this problem. One of the best options is a water-based moisturizer specifically designed for oily skin. Choose from our variety of water-based moisturizers for oily skin.

Glow RecipePlum Plump Refillable Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer

ITEM: 2535128

Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL

2.3K Reviews

$54.00

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This moisturizer is a must in my skin care routine...I love this moisturizer, it hydrates my skin super well and it's super subtle, it feels like you're applying water to your skin because it feels super refreshing, it doesn't irritate you and it leaves your skin super beautiful and soft 🥰🤍...Dry skin Favorite...For some reason I tend to hate those moisturizers that feel like slippery or oily on the skin.

What it is: A hydrating, skin-balancing, whipped gel cream in a refillable jar, packed with polyglutamic acid, hyaluronic acid, and plum for visibly plump, glowing skin.

Skin Type:
Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Formulation: Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Polyglutamic Acid: A hydrating peptide to boost the efficacy of hyaluronic acid and lock in moisture.
- Hyaluronic Acid: A blend of multi-weight hyaluronic acids to hydrate skin and to keep it looking plump and bouncy.
- Plum and Ice Willowherb: Plum brightens and hydrates while Ice Willowherb visibly balances skin.

$92.00

The Water-Lock Moisturizer from Tata Harper is one of the most interesting textures for a cream -- it's thick, but MY GOODNESS ... does it soften into one of the most beautiful water-based formulas you'll probably ever encounter. ...Good for oily skin...It wasn't hard to apply or blend into the skin, and it absorbed very quickly, sort of like a water based moisturizer.

What it is: A lightweight, silicone-free refillable moisturizer with natural peptides and hyaluronic acid for skin-smoothing, balanced hydration.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Skin Tone

Formulation: Lightweight Lotion

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Pomegranate Spheres: Absorb moisture to provide sustained hydration that can be locked into the skin.
- Orange Blossom Peptides: Support the skin’s natural barrier to aid with water retention and hydration.
- Macro Hyaluronic Acid: Absorbs moisture and provides a conditioning effect for a soft, hydrated, healthy-looking glow.

$105.00

It’s very light yet moisturizing. For the oily skin girls looking to moisturize but not feel greasy. ...I love water based moisturizer, especially ones with packaging such as this one.

What it is: A lightweight moisturizer formulated with AquaPort Technology that delivers faster, deeper, more effective, up-to-24-hour hydration for thirsty, fatigued skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Formulation: Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- AquaPort Technology: Transports hydration faster and deeper into the skin​.
- Rosemary Peptide Complex: Fights skin fatigue and accelerates natural recovery to help skin bounce back.
- Blue Light-Activated Algae Extract: Combats digital aging by improving dark spots, fine lines, and wrinkles.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyd

$75.00

I have oily skin and thought this would be a light, water-based spf that would nicely absorb into my skin like usual water-based moisturizers but boy was I wrong 🤡 Can't even go a few minutes with this on before my glasses will be sliding off my nose. ...Love the pump. Does better under water based foundation.

What it is: A broad-spectrum SPF 45 moisturizer with a unique water-break texture and invisible finish that plumps the look of skin with moisture.

Skin Type:
Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dryness

Formulation: Cream

$68.00

I have combo skin & love the way that a water moisturizer works for my skin, without leaving areas like my forehead oily. ...Drink of water for my skin...It truly is weightless, and was a full drink of water for my skin. My skin felt hydrated all day long, my favourite part was that it was not sticky, and I did not need any other moisturizer.

What it is: A weightless jelly that drenches skin with a 30 percent Hyaluronic Acid Complex and diminishes the look of pores, leaving a shine-free finish.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dryness, and Oiliness

Formulation: Lightweight Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid Complex 30%: Draws in water and hydrates skin without clogging pores.
- HydraFence™: Provides 48 hours of enhanced hydration.*
- Aloe Vera and Citrus Water: Leave skin feeling calm and balanced.

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

$30.00

I have oily acne prone skin so sometimes picking the wrong moisturizer will break me out. ...I absolutely love the Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer. It feels so light and airy on my skin.

What it is: A cool, refreshing gel bursting with soothing hydration that is hypoallergenic, dermatologist-tested, and suitable for sensitive skin—perfect for oily to combination skin types.


Skin Type:
Normal, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness


Formulation: Lightweight Cream


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Blue Hyaluronic Acid: Delivers effective, long-lasting hydration.

- Mint Leaf Extract: Helps refresh and cool.

- Forest Yeast Extract: Provides soothing benefits to the skin.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents

$70.00

Great for combination/sensitive skin!...For context - I have combination/sensitive skin. I find that most moisturizers are either marketed for very dry or oily skin - there seems to be no in between. ...Great moisturizer for oily skin! It feels so cooling and I love the gel consistency.

What it is: A soft, cooling gel cream moisturizer that quickly hydrates, soothes visible redness, and supports the skin barrier.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness and Redness

Formulation: Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Cica Complex (Centella Asiatica): Deeply soothes skin.
- Allantoin: Deeply soothes skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This lightweight gel face cream is turbocharged with potent ingredients

$60.00

Good, but flushes my skin...I really like this moisturizer, but I have eczema and it does flush my skin and my skin gets warm, but once it calms down I love how my skin looks. it gives my skin a great almost blurred, matte look, and I do love the way it feels on the skin. it's not heavy or anything, and I have dry skin but I do get oily on my inner cheeks and nose, and when I use this moisturizer my skin doesn't really get oily at all. ...⛑️ The texture is so buttery smooth and glides right onto my skin, a little goes a long way. My skin immediately soaks this Vitamin C moisturizer right up!

What it is: A light and refreshing gel-cream moisturizer with vitamin C that hydrates and visibly brightens—for a healthy-looking glow.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Lightweight Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Stabilized Vitamin C
- Peach Micro-Pearls
- Ginger Extract

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free and cruelty-free.

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$66.00

Love how plump and hydrated it leaves my skin...This lightweight gel moisturizer leaves a beautiful satiny finish to my skin which I love and makes an amazing base for foundation making it look smooth and even. ...A must have for all skin types!...Whether you have dry, oily, or combination skin, this moisturizer will work as a fantastic skincare step or even as a primer before makeup.

What it is: A lightweight gel-cream with clinically backed results, packed with 3X Pro-Collagen Peptides for up to 24-hour hydration for plump, bouncy skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

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

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hexapeptide-5 (Water-Binding Peptide): Supports skin’s moisture balance and youthful-looking bounce.
- Oligopeptide-1 (Messenger Peptide): Supports healthy natural collagen levels.
- Tridecapeptide-1 (Signal Peptide): Rapidly smooths and visibly plumps fine lines.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl pal

$51.00

I love this first aid beauty hydrating dewy gel moisturizer! I have combination skin and this cream is absolutely perfect. ...Good but not for my oily skin. Why they discontinued oil- control moisturizer in Canada. ...Not for oily skin

What it is: A lightweight gel cream that delivers up to 24-hour hydration, supports a strong moisture barrier, and leaves skin looking refreshed, dewy, and plump, without excess oil or clogged pores.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Oiliness

Formulation: Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Ceramides
- Niacinamide

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan.

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