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Best Serums for Oily Skin

Updated June 2018
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
Bottom Line
Pros
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Best of the Best
Instanatural
Niacinamide Face Serum
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Bottom Line

Acne, wrinkles and blotchiness are no match for this gentle formula made in the USA.

Pros

Lotion-like serum is both acne-clearing and anti-aging. All-natural types will like that Instanatural uses no animal testing or synthetic oils. The company backs up its products with a money-back guarantee.

Cons

A heavier feel than most serums make this best suited for overnight use.

Mario Badescu
Herbal Hydrating Serum
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Bottom Line

Lightweight hydration for every skin type.

Pros

Gel-like consistency is hydrating without being greasy. This ginkgo- and ginseng-based formula is gentle on sensitive skin.

Cons

Contains parabens and synthetics. Some users find the gel leaves a sticky feeling.

Best Bang for the Buck
Olay
Regenerating Serum
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Bottom Line

Olay users are loyal for a reason.

Pros

Users swear by this gentle, lightweight moisturizer that does a good job at a drugstore price. Firms skin with a velvety finish that helps makeup last.

Cons

The half-ounce bottle won't last very long.

Eminence
Couperose-C Serum
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Bottom Line

A good buy if you have redness from rosacea or broken capillaries.

Pros

Fast-absorbing with a silky feel. Organic, natural anti-inflammatories calm redness and heal blemishes while moisturizing.

Cons

Beware of counterfeits from disreputable sellers.

Andalou Naturals
Willow Bark Pure Pore Serum
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Bottom Line

Not a wrinkle fighter, but gently and effectively shrinks pores and controls blemishes.

Pros

Shrinks pores and controls breakouts without being too drying. Absorbs quickly, making it a snap to follow up with moisturizer or other products. The light weight and faintly minty fragrance leaves skin feeling refreshed.

Cons

Users with very oily skin may not see much impact from such a light formula.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

  • 30 Models Considered
  • 6 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 103 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    The team that worked on this review
    • Dana
      Dana
      Writer
    • Eliza
      Eliza
      Production Manager
    • Jacob
      Jacob
      Editorial Manager
    • Melinda
      Melinda
      Web Producer
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    Instanatural

    Niacinamide Face Serum

    Instanatural

    Niacinamide Face Serum

    Acne, wrinkles and blotchiness are no match for this gentle formula made in the USA.
    $15
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    Mario Badescu

    Herbal Hydrating Serum

    Mario Badescu

    Herbal Hydrating Serum

    Lightweight hydration for every skin type.
    $30
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    Eminence

    Couperose-C Serum

    Eminence

    Couperose-C Serum

    A good buy if you have redness from rosacea or broken capillaries.
    $45
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    Andalou Naturals

    Willow Bark Pure Pore Serum

    Andalou Naturals

    Willow Bark Pure Pore Serum

    Not a wrinkle fighter, but gently and effectively shrinks pores and controls blemishes.
    $83