If You're Dry and Oily, All Hope Is Not Lost(2019): Best Face Moisturizers for Combination Skin That’ll Keep Your Face Hydrated, Not Shiny

Moisturising your face for hydration is as important as drinking water is for the body. The first step to developing a daily skincare routine is to identifying your skin type and choosing the right products. A right moisturizer can keep your face clean, fresh and healthy from skin infection and diseases. Failure to hydrate your skin daily could result in the early onset of wrinkles, dull flaky skin, increase the risk to acne and lose all the protection required for healthy skin. More importantly, dehydration of skin can lead to inflammation and breakouts.

The best way to figure your skin type is to use blotting paper or lens cleaning tissue. Cleanse your face thoroughly and pat it completely dry. Then stick small patches of blotting paper or lens cleaning tissue on different parts of your face. If the tissue sticks to your face or leaves traces of oil, you have oily skin. If the tissue doesn’t stick to your face, you have dry skin. Although, a majority of women have combination skin. While you might think it’s either dry or oily, check for spots of oil or dryness to know your exact skin type. More common characteristics of combination skin are:

The ideal skincare routine for all types of skin, recommended by a dermatologist, is to cleanse, tone and moisturise in the morning and at night. But the demands of the modern lifestyle can leave you with no time to maintain a daily routine. Keeping these points in mind will help you get into the habit of taking care of your skin:

Combination skin means medium-sized pores, smooth texture and an even tone. But battling between patches of dry and oily skin can be hard. Here is an ideal list of moisturizer that is tailor-made for keeping your combination skin healthy.

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream is ideal for combination skin, given its lightness and unique fast-absorbing technology that keeps your face hydrated all day while absorbing moisture from the air to balance the skin oils. Compacted with glacial glycoprotein, this face moisturizer is best for facial hydration and maintaining the skin barrier. While the price might be on the higher side, Keihl is recommended by various international make-up artists.

Recommended highly by dermatologists, this face moisturizer nourishes your skin from deep under. The fragrance-free dual-formula is designed for combination skin. While the cream penetrates deep into the skin to keep the dryness at bay, the oil-absorbing micro-sponge system reduces oil on the T-zone giving it a slightly matte finish. Neutrogena proudly boats of the perfect moisturizer to keep your skin healthy and radiant.

Organically procured aloe vera is made into this super light facial gel with immense soothing and healing components. With components of Gehu plant (for skin regeneration and prevention of skin aging), Ashwagandha (a rejuvenating herb for anti-ageing), glycerine (for preventing moisture loss and softening), Wheat-germ Oil (for repairing damaged skin) and Aloe Vera (for soothing, hydration and moisture), Forest Essentials has done its bit to solve multiple skin issues in one box.

Enriched with green tea extracts, this Plum Moisturizer is infused with anti-oxidants that break away acne-causing bacterial proliferation and removes dead cells for faster skin regeneration. Free from paraben, silicon and other harmful chemicals, the glycolic acid present offers multi-dimensional care for boosting skin repair, controlled hydration and providing a non-shiny matte finish.

Bonus: Plum recycles the bottles and containers. Collect empty bottles after use and return to them for recycling.

Oily skin usually means shiny skin around your T-zone due to larger pores and over-production of sebum oil under your skin. Use oil-free and light products, exfoliate only twice a week and cleanse your face twice a day. Here is a list of face moisturizer to keep your oily skin healthy and not-so-shiny.

This Non-Comedogenic and Oil-Free Gel is perfect for oily skin as it contains glycerine and hyaluronic acid, both good for skin hydration without pore-clogging. It effectively penetrates the skin to retain and lock in moisture for effective hydration. The olive extracts are beneficial for preventing moisture loss and strengthens skin regeneration. The lightweight formula designed for oily skin has proven to reduce acne, smoothen skin and reduces the oily texture to the skin when continuously worn over time.

This dermatologically tested Face Gel is infused with sea minerals and zinc to regulate sebum within the skin, retain water for moisture and hydration. Enabled with microsponges, this icy gel absorbs excess sebum from the skin giving a subtle matte look. Use it every day to slowly tighten the pores and get rid of oily face for smooth skin texture. With just a dollop enough for a day’s worth protecting, the purifying minerals soothe and heals the skin over time.

Himalaya’s Oil-Free Gel Cream is light, non-greasy and easy to use for an oil-free glow. Enriched with Barbary Fig and Winter Melon extracts, this gel-cream is rich in polysaccharides that give moisture and anti-oxidants that keep the skin away from acne, healthy and rejuvenated. Free from paraben and comedogenic, this gel-cream absorbs easily into the skin gives natural radiance like no other.

Water-based lotion that is light and perfect for very oily and rough skin. Glycerine, Zinc Oxide, and Kaolin present in the lotion help clog pore thereby controlling oil and increasing softness. Oils in the skin help reduce wrinkles, slows down ageing and keeps the skin hydrated for long however excessive oil often causes severe acne and breakouts. This Lacto Calamine Oil Balance Lotion is perfect for absorbing excess oils to retain the right balance for healthy skin.

Dry skin is tight skin. You feel like the skin is stretching causing it to flake with red spots. Use creamy moisturizers and keep your skin hydrated to keep the pores open for healthy skin. Use the following products to make your daily routine meaningful.

Clinique offers intense moisture with this oil-free cream-gel that is perfect for very dry to dry skin. Apply every morning after cleansing for 24-hour hydration with this deep absorption formula. It is fragrant free, rich in hydrants and makes skin super soft after continuous use. The moisture surge hydrating supercharge concentrate keeps your skin plump and dewy. It is also highly vouched by make-artists for its effective qualities.

Lotus Herbal Alphamoist is ideal for rejuvenating your skin for a younger and softer feel. The goodness of grape extract helps with astringent properties to tighten the skin, aloe vera with antioxidant for deep moisture, and milk enzymes with antimicrobial properties for healing, anti-inflammatory and soothing for wholesome care. It provides vibrant smooth complexion, keeping skin hydrated for hours and relishes skin moisture.

Demagogically recommended and chemical-free, Cetaphil Daily Advance Hydrating Lotion provides intense moisturizer for 24 hours. It contains natural ingredients like macadamia oil and shea butter which is enriched with Vitamin E and Vitamin B5. With a unique combination of ingredients like Humectant (for attracting and retaining moisture in the skin), Emollient (for softening and soothing the skin), Lipids (for strengthening skin barriers), Waterlock (for hydrating the skin) and skin-replenishing agents that maintain healthy skin. This non-greasy formula is fragrant free and does not clog skin pores.

This Vitamin E Cream by The Body Shop has the lightness of a lotion but the intensity of thick creams for deep skin moisturization. Formulated with bio-fermented hyaluronic acid and wheat germ oil, it helps ward off dryness. The cream also easily absorbs face and locks moisture for controlled hydration which leaves the skin soft and smooth. Best used right after cleansing the face when its till moist to absorb all moisture.