Best Ointments for Oily Skin

The heaviest layer — a thin coat on dry patches, last step.

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Reddit’s top pick

Original Healing Jelly

·Vaseline·6 mentions

The why

Acne-prone commenters describe carefully applying a thin layer at night, sometimes only once or twice weekly.

“As a dry skin girl”

— Reddit, r/koreanskincare

One minus

Heavy, greasy film transfers to bedding and clothes

Good forDry Skin, Sensitive Skin, Oily Skin, Combination Skin

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   Healing Ointment

   ·Aquaphor·2 mentions

   Dry-spot dabs suit even very oily, acne-prone users, one of whom says it worked pretty well.

   “I’ve started using Aquaphor on my face to give it a protective layer.”

   — Reddit, r/SkincareAddiction

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   Healing Ointment

   ·CeraVe·1 mention

   Nighttime sleeping-pack use makes its occlusive role the draw.

   “Nighttime occlusive/sleeping pack: CeraVe Healing Ointment.”

   — Reddit, r/AsianBeauty

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