Looking for the best moisturizers for oily skin in Nigeria?
Then you would love this article helpful.
Because I have compiled 23 of the best moisturizers for oily skin you can get in Nigeria
Let's get started right away...
Criteria for selection for best moisturizers for oily skin in nigeria
Here are the 3 factors I considered before adding each moisturizer to my list of best moisturizer for oily skin:
1. The availability of the brand in Nigeria: This is important to us because there wouldn’t be any use of this article if some/all of the brands are not available in Nigeria. Please, note that there are pricey and affordable brands on the list, according to the various pockets
2. The ingredient list: this is another important criteria because we want to make sure you’re getting all the hydration you need, without harsh ingredients countering or causing more harm than good.
3. Type of formulation: yes, so for the oily skin types…it’s best to stick with the gel based moisturizers. Why? You might ask…Gel moisturizers are water-based moisturizers, packed with ingredients that attract water and bring it to the surface of the skin, retaining your hydration for hours. They are easily absorbed, lightweight, non-greasy and super hydrating.
23 Best moisturizer for oily skin in Nigeria
From affordable brands all the way to pricey brands, here are 23 best moisturizers for oily skin you can find in Nigeria:
1. Simple Water boost hydrating gel cream
This gel cream has an ultra-light texture that promises to deliver continuous hydration throughout the day. Contains water-loving ingredients like glycerin. It is available at www.allure.com.ng
2. Neutrogena Hydro boost water gel
My friends swear by this product. It strengthens the skin’s moisture barrier by providing lasting hydration. It is oil-free and free of ingredients that would clog your pores. It’s packed with water-attracting ingredients like water, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid.
It is available at www.allure.com.Ng and www.skinpopessentiel.com.
3. Cosrx Advanced Snail 92 All in one cream
As the name implies, this contains 92% Snail mucin. It is a rich gel-type moisturizer that provides long lasting hydration, soothes and repairs sensitized skin after breakouts. So, if you have an oily skin type that often gets sensitized, you should give this moisturizer a try. You can get this at www.24eleven.ng, www.skinpopessentiel.com and a lot of other skincare vendors that stock it.
4. Garnier Skinactive moisture bomb
This is another gel moisturizer packed with water-loving ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, etc. This lightweight, non greasy moisturizer is fully loaded with antioxidants like goji berry, vitamin C and E. Be ready for an instant, hydrated skin.
You can get this product at www.myskincaremall.com.
5. Panoxyl AM Oil Control Moisturizer
This is literally the best of both worlds! You get a lightweight moisturizer that hydrates, absorbs excess oil, nourishes the skin with ingredients like green tea extract, caffeine, etc and provides a mineral sunscreen SPF 30 protection.
You can shop for this @mettiesbeauty on instagram.
6. Cetaphil oil control moisturizer SPF 30
This lightweight moisturizer, with sun protection factor uses micropearl technology to control shine. It would also deliver 24hrs hydration, with no greasy feeling. It is available @kly_cosmeticsandstore and @shadremmybeauty on instagram.
7. Aveeno calm + rescue oats gel moisturizer
It has a light, yet creamy texture that delivers on moisture. Be guaranteed to have 24-hrs hydration without any greasy feeling. Its key ingredient is prebiotic oats; which helps to promote a healthy barrier for the skin. Other hydrating ingredients are glycerin, panthenol, and centella asiatica extract.
It is available at www.beautyfindsng.com and www.thebeautyprismng.com, @shadremmybeauty, @beauty_boooth on Instagram.
8.Naturium marine hyaluronic water cream
This gel moisturizer is formulated with water-based ingredients polysaccharides, phytonutrients for an instant burst of hydration. You can find this at www.beautycove.Ng, and www.hellobeautyng.com
9. E.L.F Holy Hydration face cream
This is a two in one cream. This lightweight moisturizing face cream nourishes and hydrates the skin, while fighting signs of aging. It features ingredients like panthenol (vitamin B5), niacinamide, squalene, hyaluronic acid, peptides, etc.
You can find this at www.beautyfindsng.com, @shadremmybeauty, dunix_beautybuffet and @Isafey.beauty on Instagram.
10. Bioderma Hydrabio Cream
If you have an oily, sensitized and dehydrated skin concern, then this moisturizer is for you. Containing ingredients like salicylic acid, niacinamide with hydrating ingredients like glycerin, squalene, hyaluronic acid..this moisturizer promises to provide the skin with deep hydration and visible radiance.
It is available @dunix_beautybuffet on Instagram and their physical store in Lagos.
11. Avene Hydrance Aqua gel
This cream-in-gel moisturizer hydrates, protects and mattifies the skin. It features ingredients like glycerin, squalene, hyaluronic acid, etc. It is available at @dunix_beautybuffet on Instagram.
12. The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
This is a moisturizer that works with natural moisturizing factors on the skin to support our natural skin barrier. With ingredients like ceramides, urea, sodium PCA, amino acids, fatty acids, etc. this moisturizer keeps the outer layer of skin well-hydrated and protected. You can find it at www.24eleven.Ng, cocorosey.net and @isafey.beauty on Instagram.
13. CeraVe Ultra-light Moisturizing lotion SPF 30
This has hydrating ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, fatty acids that help to restore the skin’s natural barrier and in turn, help with oil control and production. It is fragrance free and wouldn’t clog your pores.
What’s more? This lightweight moisturizer has SPF 30, which protects against the damages from sun rays. A win-win! Available at www.beautyfindsng.com.
14. La Roche-Posay Double repair matte face moisturizer
This is a lightweight gel moisturizer formulated with the finest, water-loving ingredients like thermal water, ceramides, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide. Be sure to achieve all-day hydration without any shine. It's worth the hype. Purchase this in Nigeria from www.skinpopessentiel.com, or from @isafey.beauty, @shadremmybeauty and @beauty_boooth on instagram.
15. Paula’s choice CLEAR Oil-free Moisturizer
If you’re one that battles with acne or prone to acne, in addition to your oily skin type, then this moisturizer is for you. This oil-free and lightweight moisturizer, with ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides, amino-acids, etc. would provide hydration to your skin, while visibly correcting issues causing the sensitisation.
It is available @shadremmybeauty on Instagram.
16. Glow recipe plum plump hyaluronic acid face cream
It does one job really well and that’s to deliver on long-lasting hydration that balances the skin and leaves a glow behind. It’s an absolute favorite because it’s light-weight, non-greasy and quick absorbing. Features glycerin, hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, squalene, etc.
You can find this cream @shadremmybeauty on Instagram or at their store in Abuja.
17. Youth to the people superfood air-whip moisture cream
This lightweight and non-greasy moisturizer is packed with superfoods like kale, spinach, vitamin C & E and green tea to make sure you get all the antioxidants benefits, followed by hydrating ingredients to replenish the skin. It’s a cult favorite for a reason! It sure delivers.
It is available in Nigeria @shadremmybeauty on Instagram. You can visit their store in Abuja as well.
18. Versed Dew Point Moisturizing Gel Cream
This lightweight gel cream has a jelly-like texture that just absorbs into the skin instantly, leaving it refreshed. This is all thanks to ingredients like green tea, hyaluronic acid, aloe leaf juice, squalene, etc. I love everything about it!
You can find this at your best plug, @shadremmybeauty and @dunix_beautybuffet on Instagram.
19. Olehenriksen C-Rush Brightening Gel Moisturizer
This is a lightweight vitamin C moisturizer that delivers 24 hrs hydration. This moisturizer would deliver on hydration, brighten and firm the skin. What’s not to love about this moisturizer . It comes in a set, you can decide to give the entire set a try or just get this moisturizer.
Available @dunix_beautybuffet, @shadremmybeauty and voa_cosmetics on Instagram.
20. Byoma Moisturizing Gel Cream
This is a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer with a gel -cream texture. It contains a blend of unique ingredients like ceramides, fatty acids, green tea, niacinamide, etc that would instant hydration and support the skin’s barrier function. You can get this at www.beautyfindsng.com, @dunix_beautybuffet, and @voa_cosmetics on Instagram.
21. Peach And Lily Glass Skin Moisturizer
This gel moisturizer won the best of K-beauty Awards 2022. With a gel-like texture, this quick-absorbing moisturizer hydrates and soothes the skin. Packed with ingredients like prebiotics, probiotics and hyaluronic acid; you’re sure of a brighter, healthy glass skin glow.
It comes in a radiance trio set or you can get this moisturizer alone @dunix_beautybuffet and @shadremmybeauty on Instagram. These two vendors have physical stores you can visit respectively in Lagos and Abuja.
22. Tatcha Water Cream
This cream was formulated with the oily skin type in mind. This lightweight water cream features ingredients like Japanese wild rose, leopard lily, other botanicals, and hydrating nutrients that would deliver hydrated and balanced skin. A cult’s favorite for sure.
It’s available @shadremmybeauty and @voa_cosmetics on Instagram.
23. Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream Hydrating Moisturizer
This is the Holy grail of hydration, believe me! With 30% hyaluronic acid complex and pentavitin, this moisturizer is sure to keep you hydrated for 72 hours. It has other water loving ingredients like ceramides, sodium PCA, and glycerin. It is everything you want in a moisturizer:a gel-cream texture, lightweight and disappears into the skin with no greasy aftermath.
You can shop for this at www.hilarysays.com, @voa_cosmetics and @shadremmybeauty on Instagram.
Important Note About Moisturizer For Oily Skin
It might seem counterproductive to apply a moisturizer to an already oily skin.
Hear me out: Our body has its way of balancing itself. So, usually when the skin is lacking in moisture, a coping mechanism for the skin is to produce more oils to compensate for the lack of moisture.
What does that tell us? It means that skipping moisturizers might just be the reason your oily skin keeps getting “oilier”.
Another misconception that often flies is that having oily skin means you’re acne-prone. So, while the overproduction of oil can be a cause of acne, having an oily skin doesn’t mean you’re automatically prone to acne.
Acne can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, acne-causing bacterias, blocked/clogged pores, etc. But believe this: you can have an oily skin type and not experience breakouts.
Conclusion
There you have it, Did I miss anyone? Let me know in the comments.
Thanks for this post, i have been experiencing dry and oiled skin, been looking for solution, this articles has given me hope, i will get any of this product.