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Best Serums for Oily Skin

Ranked by 91 mentions across Reddit

Reddit’s top serums for Oily Skin

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Community take

For oily skin, Redditors most often reach for niacinamide serums like The Ordinary's 10% Niacinamide + Zinc 1% for oil control, pore reduction, and calming breakouts. These serums are affordable and widely used but can cause some irritation in sensitive users.

What works

  • Reduces sebum production and controls oiliness effectively
  • Helps diminish pores and improves skin texture
  • Affordable and commonly recommended starting point for oily skin care

Watch out for

  • Can cause stinging and irritation for some sensitive users
  • Some users report mild irritation despite calming properties

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