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Having oily skin can be extremely frustrating. Your face always feels slick, you have to be careful with how much moisturizer you use–and don’t even get me started on applying foundation! Hormonal changes, diet, weather, and stress are just a few reasons why your face may be producing more oil than normal. Whatever the reason, there are plenty of skincare products geared toward controlling oily skin. Here are our top picks–they’re all natural products that are affordably priced and can be found conveniently at your local drugstore!
Yes to Tomatoes Detoxifying Facial Charcoal Cleanser
Charcoal has become a popular natural ingredient in skincare because of its detoxifying and mattifying properties. This charcoal cleanser not only has charcoal, but also tomato extract for an antioxidant boost and salicylic acid to treat breakouts caused by excess oil.
Yes to Tomatoes Detoxifying Facial Charcoal Cleanser ($9.99)
SheaMoisture African Black Soap Moisturizer
African black soap is made from natural ingredients and is known for treating all types of skin issues including acne, eczema, oily skin. This moisturizer will help balance oily skin while improving complexion and controlling breakouts with antibacterial tea tree oil.
SheaMoisture African Black Soap Problem Skin Moisturizer ($9.69)
Meow Meow Tweet Tea Tree Charcoal Facial Bar
This charcoal facial bar is vegan, organic, fair trade, and paraben-free. It also contains charcoal, cocoa butter, ground oats, and tea tree and eucalyptus oils, making it perfect for oily skin.
Meow Meow Tweet Tea Tree Charcoal Facial Bar ($8)
Pacifica Kale Detox Deep Cleansing Face Wash
We know the health benefits of kale in terms of diet and weight loss, but it also has amazing benefits when applied topically. This cleanser also includes super green phytonutrients seaweed and blue seakale.
Pacifica Kale Detox Deep Cleansing Face Wash ($8.99)
Acure Brilliantly Brightening Cleansing Gel
This cleansing gel was formulated to control oil, remove makeup, and wash away impurities. It contains pomegranate, açai, and blackberry for an antioxidant boost and is free of sulfates and parabens, and vegan.
Acure Brilliantly Brightening Cleansing Gel ($9.99)
Say goodbye to oily skin once and for all with these cheap natural drugstore products. Try them out and let us know what you think!
