Blotting papers, mattifying primer, shine-reducing powder—if you have oily skin, this is basically your survival kit. But wouldn't it be nice if you could address the situation from the get-go and not have to constantly fix it throughout the day? Of course it would. Which is where your skin-care routine comes into play. Adding a shine-fighting serum before your moisturizer helps to keep oil slicks at bay and prevents any resulting acne from surfacing.
We're talking about retinol. Yes, it's great for fighting the signs of aging, but it’s also used for oily, acne-prone skin. It unclogs pores and rebalances skin to prevent new breakouts from forming, while helping to clear old blemishes at the same time. Retinol does cause skin sensitivity, so be sure to only use it at night and protect your skin during the day with sunscreen.
Ready to say goodbye to grease for good? Here are four of our favorite retinol serums.
