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Oily Skin Type

Oily skin: what it means

Korean skincare for oily skin keeps layers light: a gentle cleanser, a watery toner or serum, and a moisturizer that hydrates without feeling heavy. This collection gathers hydrating toners, serums, wash-off masks, cleansers and exfoliating pads for skin that gets shiny.

Brands include TIAM, beplain, Anua, Sungboon Editor, SKIN1004, SOME BY MI, Missha and IOPE. Examples are the beplain Mung Bean pH-Balanced Cleansing Foam, the Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner, the Sungboon Editor Green Tomato Pore Peeling Jumbo Pad and the SOME BY MI Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask.

Oily skin still needs moisture, so keep a gel or lotion moisturizer in your routine. A clay mask or a pore pad once or twice a week can fit in, but avoid using both on the same night. Our skincare tips for skin prone to breakouts help if shine comes with blemishes.

What to look for in products

Niacinamide (2-5%) to regulate sebum and refine pores
BHA (salicylic acid) to clear out congested pores from inside
Green tea and centella extracts for sebum balance + soothing
Lightweight gel or water-based essences
Oil-free gel-cream moisturizers
Matte or fluid-finish SPF

What to avoid

Heavy occlusives like mineral oil or thick butters
Comedogenic oils (coconut oil is the classic offender)
Over-cleansing (twice a day is plenty)
Stripping foaming cleansers that leave skin squeaky
Skipping moisturizer (this backfires every time)

Your K-beauty routine

AM: Low-pH gel cleanser, balancing toner with niacinamide, lightweight essence, gel moisturizer, fluid SPF 50.

PM: Double-cleanse (lightweight oil cleanser then gel cleanser), BHA toner pads 2-3x a week, hydrating essence, niacinamide ampoule, gel-cream.

Hero ingredients

Niacinamide: the gold standard for sebum control and pore appearance
Salicylic acid (BHA): oil-soluble, so it gets into pores other actives can't
Centella Asiatica: calms inflammation that often comes with oily skin
Green tea extract: antioxidant that also helps balance sebum
Heartleaf: purifying without stripping

Browse the collection below for BHA toners, niacinamide ampoules, and gel-textured essentials that keep shine in check without dehydrating your skin.