The Best Serums for Oily Skin

When we think of serums, we often think of hydrating and plumping products which moisturise the skin are cater for dry and dehydrated skin types but in reality serums can work wonders on oily, break-out prone complexions.

Enhancing the effects of the skincare products you apply over the top, a serum is a vital part of any skincare routine.

Working to balance the skin, control sebum production or hydrate the skin without leaving it greasy, serums for oily skin can actually make combination or blemish-prone complexions much more manageable and prep the skin for makeup.

Our Top 10 Picks of the Best Serums for Oily Skin

1. Lancôme Advanced Génifique Serum
2. GLAMGLOW Superserum
3. Caudalie Vinopure Skin Perfecting Serum
4. The Ordinary "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1%
5. Sarah Chapman Skinesis Overnight Facial
6. Paula's Choice Resist Ultra-Light Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum
7. Pestle & Mortar Pure Hyaluronic Serum
8. SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Serum
9. Darphin Skin Mat Matifying Fluid
10. Aesop Lightweight Facial Hydrating Serum

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26/10/2020 By Hollie Bradbury

Which are the best serums for oily skin?

To help you find the best product for your skin type and target your specific skin concerns, we have curated an edit of the best serums for oily skin.

2. GLAMGLOW Superserum 30ml

GLAMGLOW Superserum 30ml

5 stars out of a maximum of 5

6

£48.00

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Combining a potent Super Six Acid blend to exfoliate the skin, unclog pores and promote skin regeneration, the GLAMGLOW Superserum is a must-have for oily skin. The oil-free formula is enriched with Activated Charcoal to purify the skin and Hyaluronic Acid to plump so your skin is left refined, healthy and radiant with no blocked pores or breakouts to be seen.

• Why we love it: Helps reduce breakouts

3. Caudalie Vinopure Skin Perfecting Serum 30ml

Caudalie Vinopure Skin Perfecting Serum 30ml

4.47 stars out of a maximum of 5

32

£29.00

COMING SOON

Suitable for sensitive, oily complexions, the Vinopure Skin Perfecting Serum treats your skin with Salicylic Acid to draw out impurities while soothing the skin with Rosewater for a healthy, natural glow. Balancing the skin and gently treating it with each application, the silky formula melts into the skin and even prevents further irritation by infusing the skin with antioxidant-rich Grape Seed Polyphenols. Expect a clear, refined complexion with a soft radiance.

• Why we love it: Great for sensitive skin

4. The Ordinary "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1%

The Ordinary "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1%

4.54 stars out of a maximum of 5

35

RRP: £28.90Current price: £11.56

COMING SOON

By taking their best-selling "The Buffet" and adding 1% Copper Peptides, The Ordinary have made the perfect serum for oily skin types. Ideal for neglected, stressed-out skin, the lightweight formula restores damaged texture, minimises blemishes and works to even out your skin tone. Vegan and cruelty-free, the serum feeds your skin with goodness for a complexion which is plump, radiant but balanced with the chances of breakouts minimised.

• Why we love it: Helps repair skin barrier

5. Sarah Chapman Skinesis Overnight Facial (15ml)

Sarah Chapman Skinesis Overnight Facial (15ml)

4.68 stars out of a maximum of 5

106

£68.00

15ml

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Capture the essence of Sarah Chapman’s world famous Skinesis facial in a bottle with Sarah Chapman Skinesis Overnight Facial. The non-greasy formula leaves skin looking plumped, rejuvenated and glowing.

• Why we love it: Great for mature skin

7. Pestle & Mortar Pure Hyaluronic Serum 30ml

Pestle & Mortar Pure Hyaluronic Serum 30ml

4.81 stars out of a maximum of 5

26

£39.00

COMING SOON

Even oily skin needs hydration. Despite oil production and breakouts, your complexion can still be dehydrated and benefit from a lightweight hydrator to complement your routine. The simple yet effective Pure Hyaluronic Serum from Pestle & Mortar works to hydrate deep beneath the surface of your skin to plump and smooth your complexion without overwhelming the skin and causing oily skin to look greasy.

• Why we love it: Hydrates without a greasy sheen

8. SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Antioxidant Serum for Normal, Combination, Discolouration-Prone Skin Types

SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Antioxidant Serum for Normal, Combination, Discolouration-Prone Skin Types

Dermatologist Recommended

4.62 stars out of a maximum of 5

13

£165.00

QUICK BUY

Keep skin safe and protected with SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Serum, an antioxidant face serum that delivers advanced protection against daily aggressors.

• Why we love it: Perfect for outdoor protection

10. Aesop Lightweight Facial Hydrating Serum 100ml

Aesop Lightweight Facial Hydrating Serum 100ml

3.81 stars out of a maximum of 5

16

£55.00

QUICK BUY

With a base of Aloe Vera to soothe and calm irritated skin, the Lightweight Facial Hydrating Serum from Aesop works wonders on all skin types and concerns. For those who find creams and lotions too rich for their skin, the serum can work alone to hydrate the skin. If your skin needs something a little extra from time to time, you can apply the serum to oily skin before your moisturiser for a skin-quenching boost which will not leave the skin greasy.

• Why we love it: Can be used instead of a moisturiser