PoriCeraVe
Resurfacing Retinol Serum
Buffered retinol aimed at post-acne marks and rough texture.
Key ingredients: Encapsulated retinol, Niacinamide, Ceramides
Suits: Oily, Combination, Normal skin
Fragrance-freeNon-comedogenic
~$22Find on Amazon ↗
Serums · Oily skin
Serums for oily skin
31 serums in Pori's catalogue suit oily skin; 23 of them are fragrance-free. The key ingredients that come up most often are Glycerin, Hyaluronic acid, Niacinamide, Aloe vera.
Look for light gel or foaming textures and labels that say non-comedogenic; salicylic acid and niacinamide help with shine and clogged pores. Skip heavy oils and butters.
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Paula's Choice
10% Azelaic Acid Booster
Works on redness and post-acne marks at the same time.
Key ingredients: Azelaic acid 10%, Salicylic acid, Adenosine
Suits: Sensitive, Combination, Oily, Normal skin
Fragrance-free
~$40Find on Amazon ↗
The Ordinary
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Retinoid for fine lines that irritates less than classic retinol.
Key ingredients: Granactive retinoid 2%, Squalane
Suits: Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily skin
Fragrance-freeVegan
~$12Find on Amazon ↗
The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
Water-binding layer under moisturiser for tight, thirsty skin.
Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, Panthenol (B5)
Suits: Dry, Normal, Combination, Oily, Sensitive skin
Fragrance-freeVegan
The Ordinary
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
The cheapest proven way to calm shine and blur pore appearance.
Key ingredients: Niacinamide 10%, Zinc PCA 1%
Suits: Oily, Combination, Normal skin
Fragrance-freeVegan
Abib
PDRN Volume fill-it Booster Creme
Evening serum with niacinamide, retinal and acetyl Hexapeptide-8. Fragrance-free.
Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination skin
Fragrance-free
Benton
Snail Bee High Content Essence
Serum with niacinamide, copper Tripeptide-1 and palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4. Fragrance-free.
Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin
Fragrance-free
Caudalie
Brightening Dark Spot Serum
Serum with bisabolol, squalane and glycerin.
Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination skin
Clarins
Multi-Active Glow Serum
Serum with glycolic acid, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate and glycerin.
Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination skin
~$68Find on Amazon ↗
Drunk Elephant
C-Firma Vitamin C Day Serum
Serum with ascorbic acid, dipotassium glycyrrhizate and licorice root extract. Fragrance-free.
Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin
Fragrance-free
Fresh
Pressed 7-Day System with Pure Vitamin C
Serum with ascorbic acid, acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and palmitoyl Tripeptide-1. Fragrance-free.
Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin
Fragrance-free
Good Molecules
Anti-aging Facial Serum with Peptides and Copper Tripeptides
Serum with glycerin. Fragrance-free.
Key ingredients: Glycerin
Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin
Fragrance-free
I'm From
Mugwort Essence
Serum with hyaluronic acid and glycerin. Fragrance-free.
Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin
Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin
Fragrance-free
IT Cosmetics
Hello Results Wrinkle-Reducing Daily Retinol Serum-in-Cream
Evening serum with niacinamide, retinol and panthenol.
Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination skin
~$72Find on Amazon ↗
L'Oréal Paris
Revitalift 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Face
Serum with ascorbyl glucoside, hyaluronic acid and glycerin. Fragrance-free.
Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin
Fragrance-free
~$33Find on Amazon ↗
La Roche-Posay
Hyalu B5 serum
Serum with centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid and glycerin.
Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination skin
Mad Hippie
Daily Protective Serum
Serum with sodium ascorbyl phosphate, aloe vera and bentonite. Fragrance-free.
Suits: Normal, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin
Fragrance-free
~$23Find on Amazon ↗
Neutrogena
Stubborn Texture Niacinamide Serum
Serum with niacinamide and glycerin. Fragrance-free.
Key ingredients: Niacinamide, Glycerin
Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin
Fragrance-free
NIOD
Copper Amino Isolate Serum 3 1:1 (CAIS3)
Serum with hyaluronic acid and glycerin. Fragrance-free.
Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin
Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin
Fragrance-free
NIOD
Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Complex (MMHC2)
Serum with hyaluronic acid, glycerin and sodium PCA. Fragrance-free.
Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin
Fragrance-free
Ole Henriksen
Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum
Serum with 3-O-Ethyl ascorbic acid, gluconolactone and ascorbic acid.
Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination skin
~$70Find on Amazon ↗
SkinCeuticals
A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum
Serum with glycerin, panthenol and ectoin.
Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination skin
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Advanced Repair 11-in-1 Serum With Essential Oil
Serum with lactic acid, aloe vera and Beta-Glucan. Fragrance-free.
Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin
Fragrance-free
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Age Defence Men's Serum
Serum with lactic acid, aloe vera and argan oil. Fragrance-free.
Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin
Fragrance-free
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Double Stem Cell Repair 11-in-1 Serum With Essential Oil
Serum with lactic acid, aloe vera and argan oil. Fragrance-free.
Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin
Fragrance-free
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Hydration Pro Serum (24hour Hydration) With Essential Oil
Serum with lactic acid, aloe vera and tocopherol.
Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination skin
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Time Response 11-in-1 Serum Without Essential Oil
Serum with lactic acid, tocopherol and argan oil. Fragrance-free.
Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin
Fragrance-free
The INKEY List
Retinol Serum
Evening serum with hydroxypinacolone retinoate, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate and palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7. Fragrance-free.
Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination skin
Fragrance-free
The INKEY List
Starter retinol serum
Evening serum with retinal, hydroxypinacolone retinoate and glycerin. Fragrance-free.
Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination skin
Fragrance-free
~$15Find on Amazon ↗
The Ordinary
Retinol 1% in Squalane
Evening serum with retinol and squalane. Fragrance-free.
Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination skin
Fragrance-free
Vichy
Liftactiv Serum 10 Supreme
Serum with hyaluronic acid, glycerin and tocopherol.
Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination skin
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Questions
What should I look for in a serum for oily skin?
Look for light gel or foaming textures and labels that say non-comedogenic; salicylic acid and niacinamide help with shine and clogged pores. Skip heavy oils and butters.
Which ingredients are most common in serums for oily skin?
Across the 31 products here: Glycerin (12), Hyaluronic acid (7), Niacinamide (5), Aloe vera (5).
How does Pori pick from these?
The app scans your skin, then picks one product per step from this catalogue for your skin type and concerns. It never names a product that isn't in the catalogue.
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