Oily skin often looks shiny, especially in the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin), and may feel greasy to the touch. It’s caused by excess sebum production, which can clog pores and lead to breakouts. Enlarged pores and uneven texture are also common signs.

While oily skin can be frustrating, natural oils do play a role in keeping skin healthy and youthful-looking. The goal isn’t to remove oil entirely, but to balance skin so it feels clean, smooth, and less prone to congestion. With the right skincare products for oily skin, the skin can feel comfortable without being stripped.

Skincare Routine for Oily Skin

Cleanser

Gleanser + SA Salicylic Acid Cleanser: for oily skin conditions, we recommend our gentle but effective gel-based cleanser. Gleanser + Salicylic Acid hydrates with glycerin while removing impurities. Added salicylic acid helps keep pores clear and reduce oil buildup.

Serums + Sprays

Universal Skin Solution Hypochlorous Acid Spray: this step helps calm visible redness and sensitivities that may occur, while preparing skin for serums layered afterward. Allow it to fully dry for best results. TIP: Let fully dry if using a vitamin C formula in your routine.

Lucent-C Brightening Vitamin C Serum to reduce topical post-inflammatory pigmentation or Redness Reform Soothing Serum to soothe visual redness and irritation.

A Vitamin C Serum helps brighten uneven tone and reduce visible marks from previous breakouts. The Redness Reform Serum can be swapped in when irritation or sensitivity is more noticeable.

Multi-Quench Polyglutamic Acid Serum: use as needed to help balance hydration and moisture

Moisturizer

Choose Your Moisturizer

Half & Half Fluid Moisturizer for a lightweight option.

Urea Advanced Relief Moisturizing Milk for a mildly exfoliating moisturizing option Even oily skin benefits from hydration. These options range from lightweight to mildly exfoliating, so you can choose based on how your skin feels that day.

Sunscreen

Solar Shade Chemical Sunscreen

Targeted Treatments

Skin Utility Gel Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant (as needed) This lightweight gel is ideal when skin feels irritated or needs added skin barrier support without heaviness.

If you have any recent visual scars on your face, the Scar Solutions Silicone Scar Stick can be applied after your skincare products as a final step in your skincare routine

Silicone creates a flexible barrier over scars, helping to improve their appearance while protecting the skin underneath. Applying this last ensures it stays in place without interfering with other steps. *If you have a new facial scar, please check with your physician for approved application of our Scar Solutions Silicone Scar Stick.

Expert Tip: Our Silicone Stick can also be used as a primer for makeup and sebum control and can temporarily hide fine lines. Scars may need specific care, and silicone helps improve their appearance over time by creating a flexible barrier on the skin.

Tips for Managing Oily Skin

• Avoid over-cleansing, which can cause skin to produce even more oil.

• Look for “non-comedogenic” labels to help minimize clogged pores.

• A clay mask once a week can absorb excess oil without stripping.

• Stick to lightweight hydration instead of skipping moisturizer altogether.

Oily skin doesn’t have to feel frustrating or unmanageable. By focusing on gentle cleansing, lightweight hydration, and consistent sun protection, skin can feel more balanced and less prone to visible breakouts. Prequel products are designed to work with the barrier rather than against it, helping regulate oil while keeping skin comfortable. With steady care, shine becomes easier to control and skin can look clearer and healthier over time.

DISCLAIMER: All skin care articles are intended to help educate on specific ingredients and skin care topics. Our articles are written to be informative and informational. Any reference to a specific patient experience is not a medical suggestion for treatment. Please note that any Prequel products with referenced ingredients are formulated for Cosmetic Use Only and NOT intended as replacements for physician advice and/or pharmaceutical product recommendations.