Combination is the type of skin where some areas on your skin are oily while other areas are dry.
Therefore, you have a mixture of dry and oily skin. Most common areas which are oily include the nose, forehead and chin area.
Combination skin can come as a result of genetics or because of environmental impacts. This type of skin also requires special care because of it’s mixture of oily and dry areas.
In order to find the right products for this skin type you need to ensure that they do not completely dry out your skin, add extra shine or cause irritation. The following are some of the best products for combination skin type:
Face Washes
1. Paula’s Choice Resist Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser
This face wash works to keep the skin well balanced. The cleanser uses a gentle formula and it does not cause irritation on your skin.
Paula's Choice RESIST Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser, Hyaluronic Acid & Aloe, Anti-Aging Face Wash, Large Pores & Oily Skin, 6.4 Ounce
Features
- PERFECTLY BALANCED SKIN: This balancing face wash helps visibly reduce enlarged pores & leaves skin with a refreshed feeling. Replenishing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid help condition skin leaving your face feeling exceptionally smooth & clear. PACKAGING MAY VARY.
- Paula's Choice RESIST Perfectly Balanced Anti-Aging Facial Cleanser is formulated to gently remove makeup and excess oil to leave the face washed clean but never tight or dry. Also contains sunflower seed oil & aloe to keep skin supple & youthful.
- Use RESIST Perfectly Balanced Anti-Aging Facial Cleanser twice daily as part of your morning and evening skin care routines along with your favorite Paula's Choice toner, exfoliator, serums, spot treatments, and moisturizer with SPF for daytime wear.
- Paula's Choice products are made with YOUR SKIN in mind. Whatever your skincare concern, whether dryness, acne, fine lines, or sensitive skin; we've got a treatment line for you. The search for amazing skin care ends here. Finally, you found it.
- Paula's Choice Skincare makes products that work. No fragrance, no parabens, no fluff. Just effective, science-backed formulas that target any concern from wrinkles to breakouts.
This cleanser gets rid of impurities/debris and moisturizes the skin. It also gets rid of extra oils or sebum on the skin. It is cream to foam like in consistency. The cleanser also contains a lot of great ingredients that will ensure that the skins barrier is well protected.
Using the cleanser is easy all you have to do is make sure that your face is wet when applying then pump the cleanser onto your hands and apply it to your face gently. After that rinse the cleanser off your face.
2. Revive foaming cleanser and enriched hydrating face wash
This is a foaming cleanser and therefore very good for combination skin. this is because the cleanser will not add a lot of oils to your skin.
RÉVIVE SKINCARE foaming cleanser 125 ml / 4.2 fl oz
Features
- Skin feels comfortable and looks healthy after cleansing
- Formulated to help balance the ph of the skin
- Leaves skin feeling perfectly clean and fresh.
It contains ingredients that will leave your skin soft and very clean. It also has antioxidants such as vitamin E in its formula.
These help in protecting the ski from being damaged y environmental stressors.
3. First aid beauty skin rescue deep cleanser with red clay
This is great cleanser for combination skin. It is also good for skin that has blackheads and acne. The cleanser effectively gets rid of all the impurities and the dirt on the skin.
First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser with Red Clay, 4.7 oz
Features
- Feel Clean & Supple: This jewel-red cleanser helps draw out impurities, reduce excess oil and unclog pores, leaving a clean, balanced complexion
- Keep Oil in Check: Red Clay & Rosemary Leaf Oil help purge the skin and balance sebum production while the FAB Antioxidant Booster helps fend off environmental aggressors
- Banish Problem Areas: This daily cleanser is perfect for blemish-prone, combination and oily skin or as an occasional deep treatment cleanse for normal skin
- Free From: Alcohol, artificial colorants, artificial fragrance, lanolin, mineral oil, parabens, petrolatum, phthalates, propylene glycol, sulfates, talc, formaldehydes, oxybenzone, coal tar, triclocarban, ethanol, ethyl alcohol
- Dermatologist Tested: Our vegan & cruelty-free red clay cleanser is also gluten-free, fragrance-free, paraben-free, soy-free, nano-free & nut-free
The cleanser will not make your skin irritated and it helps to unclog the pores. The cleanser also has ingredients like rosemary leaf oil and red clay in the formula.
These ingredients ensure that the skin is well balanced. The cleanser also protects the skin from being damaged by environmental aggressors like FAB booster.
4. ORIGINS Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash
This a balancing face wash suitable for combination skin. it also has soothing properties for the skin and it helps to get rid of blemishes.
In its formula, there are no harsh chemicals or parabens that can harm your skin.
Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash, 5 Ounce
$26.35 in stock
Features
- Cleanses skin and removes dirt and excess oil
- Leaves skin clean and smooth
- Dermatologist tested and 100 percent authentic
- Country of origin is United States
- Skin type: sensitive,all skin types
Some of the ingredients in the formula include broad leaf extract, wheat protein and tourmaline.
These ingredients work together in order to get rid of extra oils on the skin while ensuring that it is not over dried.
It also helps in getting rid of all the Impurities that will clog your pores.
Best Toners
1. Care Soft sweep Micella cleanser and toner
This a great toner and cleanser for combination skin. The product contains ingredients that are very good hydrators for the skin. It has ingredients like hyaluronic acid as well as glycerin.
La Roche-Posay Micellar Cleansing Water for Sensitive Skin, 6.76 Fl oz
Features
- High make up removal power
- Soap free
- Alcohol free
- Colorant free
- Paraben free
It does not contain alcohol in its formula. The willow bark extract ingredient is there to tone the skin as well as exfoliate it in order to give your skin a brighter complexion.
2. Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion
This is a very good toner for combination skin. This toner has a lot of good ingredients.
Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Milky Lotion 140ml
$17.00 in stock
Features
| Part Number | - |
| Model | Simple Product |
| Is Adult Product |
The ingredients in this toner ensure that the skin is moisturized by sealing in moisture into the skin. The main ingredients include hyaluronic acid and urea.
The toner does not have any fragrances, mineral oils or alcohol in its formula, these may be harmful for the skin. The cleanser ensures that it does not extra oils to the skin when hydrating it.
Best Exfoliators
1. Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid
This is good for acne prone combination skin. This because the exfoliator contains BHA in its formula. This is because the BHA can easily penetrate into the skin pores.
Paulas Choice--SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid Exfoliant--Facial Exfoliant for Blackheads, Enlarged Pores, Wrinkles & Fine Lines, 4 oz Bottle
Features
- GENTLE NON-ABRASIVE LEAVE-ON EXFOLIANT: With 2% BHA (Beta hydroxy acid), to unclog & diminish enlarged pores, exfoliate dead skin cells, smooth wrinkles, and brighten and even out skin tone. Combats redness, wrinkles, aging, enlarged pores, and blackheads.
- Dramatically improves skin's texture for radiant youthful even-toned skin. Beta hydroxy acid (BHA, also known as salicylic acid) mimics the natural exfoliation process of younger skin by helping it shed extra layers while unclogging and clearing pores.
- HYDRATE, BRIGHTEN & SMOOTH FINE LINES: Our unique, non-abrasive, leave-on exfoliant is gentle enough for daily use on all skin types. Exfoliates dead skin cells while clearing pores for a more even tone, plus it visibly reduces fine lines & wrinkles.
- Paula's Choice facial exfoliants are gentler on delicate skin of the face & neck than an abrasive face scrub, which can cause micro-tears. A BHA leave-on exfoliator delivers hydration & can exfoliate directly inside the pore & improve how the pore works.
- Paula's Choice Skincare makes products that work. No fragrance, no parabens, no fluff. Just effective, science-backed formulas that target any concern from wrinkles to breakouts.
These also clear up all the debris on the skin and ensures that all dead cells are removed from the skin. The formula used by this Exfoliator is gentle on the skin.
2. Garnier clean balancing exfoliator
This is suitable for combination skin. the exfoliator greatly removes all the dead cells, grime, debris or impurities on the skin. using this face wash also makes the skin to be softer.
Garnier Clean +Balancing Daily Exfoliator For Combination Skin 5FL OZ (Packaging May Vary)
Features
- Exfoliates and deeply cleanses away oil and impurities
- Infused with antioxidants, grapefruit and pomegranate which soften and balance skin
- Excess oil is removed and skin is smoothed
- Oil-free
- Customized cleansing + skin type specific care
The exfoliator also ensures that the skin will keep the dry areas on the skin moist. The antioxidants in its formula will help to keep the skin well protected and ensure that the skin is healthy.
Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel
This is also a good exfoliator for combination skin. It has natural ingredients in its formula. It also contains 8% alpha hydroxy acids in its formula that get rid of all dead cells on the skin.
This also ensures that the skins texture is improved and it gives you a smooth skin and adds radiance to it. AHAs are also very good for dealing with wrinkles and other signs of aging. The exfoliator also uses a gentle formula.
3. Paula’s Choice clear pore normalizing cleanser
This is a very good balancing cleanser for combination skin type. The cleanser will effectively exfoliate the skin and will ensure that your skin is not dried out after being cleansed.
Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser, Salicylic Acid Acne Face Wash, Redness & Blackheads, 6 Ounce
Features
- FIGHT ACNE WITHOUT DRYING: Salicylic acid (BHA) dissolves pore-clogging impurities to help prevent acne breakouts, blackheads, redness, uneven skin tone, and dullness. This acne face wash gently removes dirt, makeup, and excess oil.
- Formulated with a soothing gel texture that refreshes & calms skin, Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Acne Cleanser effectively cleanses & refreshes skin without irritation. Uniquely formulated to meet the needs of acne & blemish-prone skin, this cleanser is suitable for all skin types and all ages. It's even gentle enough to be used on sensitive skin.
- Use this gentle, blemish-fighting cleanser twice daily as the first step in your morning & evening skincare routine/ Follow with your favorite Paula's Choice toner, exfoliant, serums, spot treatment & moisturizer. For daytime use, always finish with SPF 30 or greater.
- Paula's Choice CLEAR collection also includes a Daily Skin Clearing Treatment with 2.5 - 5% Benzoyl Peroxide, an Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution with 2% Salicylic Acid (BHA), and our Ultra-Light Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 30+.
- Paula's Choice Skincare makes products that work. No fragrance, no parabens, no fluff. Just effective, science-backed formulas that target any concern from wrinkles to breakouts.
It has salicylic acid in its formula. Salicylic acid will help to exfoliate the skin and unclog the clogged pores on the skin. it does not have parabens or fragrances in its formula.
Best Serums
1. Timeless Skin Care 20% Vitamin C
This serum is great for combination skin. It contains vitamin C which is a great ingredient that helps in protecting the skin from being damaged by free radicles.
Timeless Skin Care 20% Vitamin C Plus E Ferulic Acid Serum, 1 oz by Timeless Skin Care
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| Part Number | NA |
| Is Adult Product |
It also helps in stimulating the production of collagen and has brightening properties to give you an even skin tone. This serum does not contain any parabens, fragrances or dyes in its formula.
2. Apothecare Phyto Defend Persian Silk Tree Bark White Willow Bark Protecting Serum
This serum has a light weight formula. The serum makes the skin smoother and to feel silkier. It has ingredients like Alpha hydroxy acids and lactic acid.
PHYTO Phytokératine Repairing Thermal Protectantant Spray, 5.07 Fl Oz
Features
- Durable Product
These are great exfoliants for the skin and they help to give you an even skin tone.
Other ingredients include glycerin and niacinamide. These ensure that the skin is hydrated and that the skins barrier is protected
Best Sunscreens
1. Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence Sunscreen SPF 50
This is one of the best sunscreens for combination skin type. It is also good for acne prone skin because it is noncomedogenic and therefore it will not clog your pores.
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+/PA++++ (3 Count)
Features
- This is the 2017 version of this sunscreen. The 2014 on the package represents the year this product won the Best Cosmetic Award. It is not the manufacture date nor the expiration date.
- Super Water Proof (can stand up to 80 mins in water) that can be easily washed off with regular soap and make up remover.
- Water capsules that spreads smoothly on skin with moisturizing ingredients (hyaluronic acid + royal jelly extract + citrus mix)
- Allergy tested (Formulated to minimize the risk of allergy)
- Made in Japan for face and body.
The Sunscreen also provides hydration and moisturization to the skin. It contains ingredients are hyaluronic acid which is a good moisturizer.
It also has royal jelly extract in its formula. The product uses a lightweight formula and this makes it feel comfortable on the skin and very easy to absorb.
2. Beautycounter mineral sunscreen lotion SPF 30
This combination skin contains zinc in its formula. This helps to protect the skin from being damaged by UVA and UVB rays.
EWG Best Rated Non-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 - Safe for Sensitive Skin and Face - Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Sunblock Lotion with Moisturizing Aloe & Vitamin E - Reef Safe Ingredients - 8 fl oz
Features
- ✅OCEAN FRIENDLY - Made in the USA with reef safe ingredients, and bottled in 100% recycled plastic collected from the coastlines of Haiti, Honduras, and Mexico. A safe-for-you sunblock that cares about your skin and our planet.
- ✅EWG SCORE = 2 (Best in Class Non-Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen) - Nourish and moisturize your skin with our unique mix of added skin friendly ingredients. Each bottle is blended with Aloe Vera Gel, Green Tea Extract, Watermelon Extract, Coconut Oil, Mango Butter and Vitamin E to keep your skin moisturized and safe from the sun.
- ✅RELIABLE PROTECTION - Water resistant up to 80 minutes with spf30 broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection. This kid friendly sun screen is made without oxybenzone, a harmful chemical in sunscreens that absorbs into your body through your skin up to 100x more than other common sunscreen ingredients.
- ✅FACE FRIENDLY - Our non-comedogenic and easily absorbable sun block is dermatologist tested and rated safe for sensitive skin. Strong enough to protect from skin damaging sun rays, gentle enough for delicate skin. Octinoxate, Oxybenzone, Retinyl Palmitate, Paraben & Cruelty Free.
- ✅ GUARANTEED TO PERFORM - Start using your Seven Minerals Sunscreen Lotion the moment it arrives. Love it or we’ll refund every cent. Order Now.
The sunscreen lotion can also be used under makeup. Its formula is also lightweight and the scent that it has is very good.
Best Moisturizers
1. Cosrx Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion
This moisturizer contains hydrating ingredients and soothing ingredients in its formula. It is also enriched with antioxidants and vitamins in the formula.
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap, 100ml / 3.38 fl.oz | Daily Moisturizer | Korean Skin Care, Vegan, Cruelty Free, Paraben Free
Features
- Easy to Use: Perfect for anyone with oily and combination skin, COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion can be a simple everyday staple. This daily moisturizer is recommended for both day and night, providing your skin with the nourishment that it needs instantly.
- Quench Your Skin Minus the Grease: With light and non-greasy consistency, the lotion penetrates deeply to calm and treat irritated skin while recharging it with necessary antioxidants and vitamins.
- Key Ingredient: Contains 70% of natural willow bark water (birch sap) which is effective for moisture restoration and maintaining of skin hydration level.
- Fast and Smooth Absorption: Gone are the days when the lotion just sits on your skin with no benefits! This lotion instantly penetrates the skin leaving it fresh, soft, and silky smooth.
- COSRX Standards: All COSRX products are formulated with skin-friendly ingredients that alleviate irritated skin. Hypoallergenic, Dermatologist tested, Animal Testing-FREE, Parabens-FREE, Sulfates-FREE, Phthalates-FREE
The moisturizer is free of any oils and it won’t add extra shine or oil to your skin. The consistency of this moisturizer is lightweight and does not feel heavy in your skin.
2. Plump green tea mattifying moisturizer
The plump green tea mattifying moisturizer is suitable for combination skin and all other skin types.
Iryasa Day Luxuriate Gel - Non Comedogenic Face Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin - Hydrating, Mattifying Gel Moisturizer for Oily Skin - Natural Moisturizer for Face with Moringa, Palmarosa oils - 1.7oz
Features
| Part Number | 10DLG |
| Is Adult Product | |
| Size | 1.7 Ounce |
It is a great moisturizer for the skin because it hydrates the skin without adding an extra shine to the T-zone area of the skin.
In its formula it has green tea extract as well as glycolic acid. It does not contain silicones, phthalates or parabens in the formula.
Best Face Masks
1. Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay
This a great face mask for combination skin because it greatly treats the oily areas as well as the dry areas on the skin.
Aztec Secret – Indian Healing Clay 1 lb – Deep Pore Cleansing Facial & Body Mask – The Original 100% Natural Calcium Bentonite Clay – New Version 2
Features
- Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay is a deep pore cleansing facial, hair and body mask
- 100% Natural Calcium Bentonite Clay that’s great for facials, body wraps, clay baths, foot soaks, hair masks, chilled clay knee packs, insect bites & more
- Shrink-wrapped with a non-tear Calcium Bentonite Clay security sticker on the lid
- Important Note: Do not leave clay mask on skin longer than 5-10 mins for sensitive skin; this will reduce redness/drying. Slight redness of skin is normal and will usually disappear in about 30 mins
- Important Note 2: For external use only. Please conduct a forearm skin patch test prior to facial use to test for allergic reactions or sensitivity. Works best when mixed with Apple Cider Vinegar
It contains bentonite clay in its formula that works to deeply get rid of all the impurities and oils excess oils on the skin. The clay also helps in getting rid of breakouts on the skin.
2. Belei Charcoal Balancing mask
This face mask contains ingredients like charcoal as well as kaolin clay in its formula. It also has hyaluronic acid which adds moister to the skin.
Belei Charcoal Balancing Mask, Fragrance Free, Paraben Free, 5 Ounce (150 g)
Features
- Details: Give your skin the balance it craves with this revitalizing clay mask. Charcoal leaves skin feeling clean from deep within and advanced hyaluronic acid helps skin retain moisture. Great for all skin types
- What it does: Absorbs excess oil and imparts hydration
- Application: Apply a thin layer to clean skin and allow to dry for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water, using a circular motion with fingertips. Pat dry with a clean cloth and follow with your favorite moisturizer
- Formulated without parabens, fragrance, sulfates, phthalates. Dermatologist tested. Formula not tested on animals
- SELF Healthy Beauty Awards 2019: The 12 Best New Skin-Care Products for Combination Skin
This mask is also very gentle on the skin and will keep it hydrated. It also contains aloe Vera which is also a soothing ingredient.
3. Sweet chef ginger + vitamin C fresh pressed sheet mask
This mask provides a cooling effect to the skin. it contains vitamin C which has brightening effects and is an antioxidant.
Sweet Chef Ginger Vitamin C Fresh Pressed Sheet Face Mask, 0.68 oz
Features
| Part Number | 1 |
| Is Adult Product |
It is also no greasy and will keep the skin hydrated without having a sticky effect on it. In its formula it also has honey.
Face Creams
1. Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream
This cream has a thick texture. It contains ingredients like squalene oil which are very good for the skin. It also has glycerin which is a very good hydrator.
Kiehls Ultra Facial Cream 1.7 oz
Features
| Part Number | KIEHL ultra facial cream 50ml |
| Is Adult Product | |
| Size | 1.7 Ounce |
The cream is also non greasy and lightweight which makes it good for combination skin.
The cream does not contain irritants and harsh ingredients that can cause harm to your skin. It also contains salicylic acid which makes it good for dealing with acne on the skin.
2. Rodial Pink Diamond Magic Gel Night
This is a very good night cream for combination skin. This cream contains retinol in its formula which helps to reduce aging process and to deal with acne.
Rodial Dragon's Blood Hyaluronic Mask, 1.7 Fl Oz
$60.98 in stock
Features
- Dragon's blood comforts and restores through skin hydration
- 3D filling spheres plump appearance of wrinkles
- Gransil blurs skin simperfections
The texture of the cream is jelly like. It also has ingredients like vitamin C which has brightening properties and hyaluronic acid which is a very good hydrator.
There is also glycerin which is a good hydrator and moisturizer.
