Dermatologist's Best Moisturizers for Oily Skin with Affordable, Drugstore Options | Dr. Sam Ellis

Dermatologist's Best Moisturizers for Oily Skin with Affordable, Drugstore Options | Dr. Sam Ellis

Do you need to apply moisturizer if you have oily skin? As a dermatologist, I get this question all the time from my patients. So in this video, I share whether you need a moisturizer if you have oily skin as well as some dermatologist favorite moisturizers for oily skin. There are some great, affordable drugstore options from CeraVe, Cetaphil, and more to choose from!

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Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Lotion*: https://myshlf.us/p-426995
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:27 About Oily Skin
02:43 About Moisturizer
03:56 What to Look For on Packaging
04:07 Neutrogena
05:02 CeraVe
05:47 La Roche-Posay
06:40 Skinfix
07:56 Cetaphil
08:47 Subscribe!

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50 Comments

  1. @LaurennR on April 1, 2025 at 11:32 am

    Why would the cerve cause my skin to get red an irritated like burn ?

    I am even sensitive to sunscreen 🫠I have large pores oily skin buy some dry areas during winter only…

  2. @افكار-ل8خ on April 1, 2025 at 11:32 am

    Do men need night cream for moisturising the face

  3. @toymenagerie2947 on April 1, 2025 at 11:33 am

    Very helpful and I will safe this for later, when my skin will change by time. I have oily skin but also like you said before seldom a feeling of dryness. I‘m 36 and almost no wrinkles (one small on the forehead) and I think this is because of my oily skin type. People on the internet are using so many products that I sometimes wonder if I should use any. As a dermatologist ones said my skin is very fine and sensitive. Any products could still cause acne. Maybe I should age with grace 😂 or are there any skin products which are good for oily and sensitive skin which keep the skin young?

  4. @camilarevilla6482 on April 1, 2025 at 11:34 am

    Love the video! I am looking for a moisturizer because I have oily skin and prominent pores. Which one would you recommend? I was thinking about the Eucerin serum triple effect but am not sure

  5. @ireneamaru1193 on April 1, 2025 at 11:35 am

    What do I use for white heads

  6. @dumbcristina on April 1, 2025 at 11:35 am

    Thank you so much!!! They’re super affordable and I was in urgent need of a good moisturizer, so this was really helpful

  7. @bigjes on April 1, 2025 at 11:36 am

    The laroche postal was too drying for me the tolerain one , and that matte one you reviewed is actually great! But it’s very expensive,, I use the versed dew point gel , and I use the Vichy 89 serum , would like to try the cetaphil but starting tretinion again so can I use terr at night then the cetaphil SA moisturizer during the day?

  8. @jaradatfishy7838 on April 1, 2025 at 11:38 am

    Can I use the cerave renewing cleanser with the cetaphil mattifying acne moisturizer? Plzz answer 🙏 ❤❤, I have combination skin

  9. @mohangowda1778 on April 1, 2025 at 11:40 am

    Please suggest face wash for oily skin

  10. @lauralangham9657 on April 1, 2025 at 11:40 am

    Thank You ! I needed this video.

  11. @sheenagupta6169 on April 1, 2025 at 11:46 am

    All moisturizers give me breakouts 🙁 not sure why. It is so heartbreaking!

  12. @itsthash on April 1, 2025 at 11:47 am

    Cerave is pregnancy safe?

  13. @AnthonyMorgan-c8n on April 1, 2025 at 11:47 am

    I use bubble and drunk elephant and rare beauty from Sephora

  14. @kinze2475 on April 1, 2025 at 11:47 am

    I have acne prone, sensitive, oily skin. Do you think salicylic acid or Differin gel would work better for my skin. I’m not sure which one to choose between the two.

  15. @crystalthow5533 on April 1, 2025 at 11:48 am

    Hi Dr. Sam Ellis, i have that typical oily T Zone ,no red and no acnes.

    I only use cheap cleansing gel twice a day from the supermarket, i use essence twice a day. This is my daily routine.

    I never use make up. The T Zone is annoying me so badly, that i started to wipe it off using babywipes ( wet )

    Can you pls recommend something good for me? thank you

  16. @ummiabdullahi9004 on April 1, 2025 at 11:49 am

    I have a combination skin with mix oily skin please which cheap product will work for me

  17. @omojefejohn6735 on April 1, 2025 at 11:49 am

    I have only skin and very sensitive but suddenly my skin became dark and cream i use does not work

  18. @jhenarose on April 1, 2025 at 11:51 am

    Can I use it under make up?

  19. @jasna.kkakkat10 on April 1, 2025 at 11:52 am

    Mam when using a day cream face is sweating what is the reason behind that is my face is oily?

  20. @OnTrendies7 on April 1, 2025 at 11:54 am

    Im resently im Neutrogena cream but i get suffer like acene , itching , and i didn’t get improvement of my skin . Please anyone why it is .!😢

  21. @Truffoire on April 1, 2025 at 11:55 am

    Very well explained, thank you🌻🌻🌻

  22. @ede91311 on April 1, 2025 at 11:56 am

    I’ve tried a few diff brands n only recently turned to Cetaphil. Using that moisturizer n dermacontrol line. I got Oily, acne prone, n sensitive skin. Cetaphil doesn’t cause any irritation n leave my skin feelin good .

  23. @lordronn472 on April 1, 2025 at 11:57 am

    I have oily but not acne prone skin I wonder which one should I use

  24. @deborahomotayo1715 on April 1, 2025 at 11:57 am

    Helo ma’am….I am a beginner, and I would love to know the best moisturiser for my type of oily skin .. I have more whiteheads and sometimes irritation around my nose area

  25. @lzxoxox on April 1, 2025 at 11:58 am

    can i use the pm cerave for morning like all day or no??

  26. @believeinjesus8300 on April 1, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    Decided to help my teen daughter. I dug into all this face product stuff to figure out what she may need. Your channel was helpful. She breaks out bad on the forehead. So we got some fiber gummy’s and have her drinking more water. Also bought some cleanser and moisturizer from cetaphil. I picked the gentle clear moisturizer from cetaphil. Wash and moisturize x2 morn and eve. We will see how it plays out 🙏🏾. As a dad I wasn’t sure if I was over stepping, but as a dad I also wasn’t scared of that to much 😂.
    She seemed relieved to have some help and excited to try something. I brought her along to the store and had her help me find the products that I had written down. Also buying some some new pillow cases to have fresh one every night. If all this doesn’t work I’ll take her to a skin doctor. 🙏🏾

  27. @Pretty_in_pink75 on April 1, 2025 at 12:01 pm

    I really need to get a good routine going. I have always had oily skin, but once I hit my 40’s my skin changed and now it’s more combination. Oily with dry patches. I’m 48 now so as well as having large pores I’m dealing with fine lines. Any advice on the best routine for my skin ?

  28. @markzoldyck on April 1, 2025 at 12:02 pm

    Gel base is the best for me!

  29. @uzigaming1 on April 1, 2025 at 12:02 pm

    I dont know why i get acne when i use moisturizer 🙁

  30. @sofianiari6809 on April 1, 2025 at 12:02 pm

    I really try the cerave moisturising lotion, but scared that it will make me feel a little heavy on my skin even tho it’s non-comedogenic but it can make my face really glowy since it’s recommended for dry skins, but I’ve seen a lot people with my skin typeI oily with acne prone skin recommending it, but Im confused since it’s a dry to very dry skin.. if somebody has been using it, how is it? Could you advise me guys please?

  31. @bravegama2493 on April 1, 2025 at 12:03 pm

    Neutrogena hydro boost doesn’t to shit do extremely oily skin, maybe for mildly oily skin, basically just hydrates the skin

  32. @ZoridaGonzalez on April 1, 2025 at 12:04 pm

    Can i use the cerave or hydro boost at night and the la roche posay effaclar mat during the day? Or is that not good

  33. @misscamay on April 1, 2025 at 12:04 pm

    u look a little too filtered in this video lol

  34. @saadahmad2356 on April 1, 2025 at 12:05 pm

    Can someone please recommend me face cream for oily skin i am teenage girl

  35. @ShayarSmc on April 1, 2025 at 12:08 pm

    O bhai 🤟

  36. @NiluVishwakarma-z3x on April 1, 2025 at 12:09 pm

    Your product is very costly

  37. @sofia-l2v2r on April 1, 2025 at 12:09 pm

    Das 10-Kräuter-Pferde-Gel von Bio Allgäu ist jetzt mein ständiger Begleiter für müde Beine.

  38. @92huylang on April 1, 2025 at 12:10 pm

    My boyfriend has combination skin but the T zone, neck and ears are extremely oily. He also has rosecea. I got him Kiehl’s oily skin line, but he said it doesn’t help with his oily skin throughout the day. So you recommend anything from your list? Thanks

  39. @nelsonsbernadez8058 on April 1, 2025 at 12:11 pm

    The neutrogena oil free acne control is it good for sensitive skin like oily and acne??

  40. @believeinjesus8300 on April 1, 2025 at 12:12 pm

    Thanks

  41. @enriquelizaola1420 on April 1, 2025 at 12:14 pm

    So all these moisturizers works for combination skin??

  42. @lamofonguera7807 on April 1, 2025 at 12:15 pm

    The Neutrogena one is FABULOUS! It goes on like an expensive, luxury cream and dries with a slight glow but no shine! I use it in my morning skincare routine.

  43. @kerrieonmywaywardson on April 1, 2025 at 12:17 pm

    Would you recommend these for Am and Pm use? I’m trying to simplify my skincare routine, but my oily-acne-prone-red skin struggglllleeessss lol.

  44. @celinaindhur3286 on April 1, 2025 at 12:19 pm

    Can anyone please help me, so I’m using jumiso vitamin c and snail mucin from cosrx together but I’m using a new face cream which is the benzaderm excess oil moisturizer it mattifies. I wanted to know is the matifying bad to use with skincare like is it basically just absorbing all the product I put on my face?

  45. @juwitarahmawati2275 on April 1, 2025 at 12:20 pm

    I feel so happy to find this video. Got some help to choose moisturizer product for my acne prone skin. Thankyou

  46. @latoyamatthews6800 on April 1, 2025 at 12:24 pm

    I have oily skin. Sort of Combo- for mature skin I have Normal to oily skin. It doesn’t get dry or flaky, except a little around the mouth
    in the winter. I started using Bliss Vitamin C collagen and tri-peptide moisturizer. I like using clean products on my face. I haven’t tried La Roche-Posay yet.
    What other moisturizers or clean ones can you recommend for reducing pores and anti-aging?

  47. @Riyad-Nan on April 1, 2025 at 12:24 pm

    I was impressed with beginning since she start promoting high brands I see it where is it goes, I have bad review with cerave

  48. @JSansone on April 1, 2025 at 12:29 pm

    Hey the cerave pm can that be used for daily use or just night time? Thanks!

  49. @tamimoroz4655 on April 1, 2025 at 12:29 pm

    What if you have dry oily psoriasis skin? What kind of skin routine is good for that?

  50. @Riyad-Nan on April 1, 2025 at 12:30 pm

    The seravea pm is trash

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