6 Moisturisers For Acne-Prone Skin That Understand There’s Not A One-Size-Fits-All Solution To Blemishes

Best for: A shine-free complexion

This multitasking moisturiser regulates sebum and oil-production to keep pores congestion-free, plus, it mattifies for a shine-free finish that works well under makeup.

Sizes: 40ml

Key features:

• Formulated with sebum-regulating ingredients
• Gentle exfoliants tighten enlarged pores and refine skin texture
• Mattifies the complexion
• Suitable for sensitive, oily and acne-prone skin susceptible to shine and clogged pores

Available at:

• $28.50 from Amazon Australia
• $30.36 from Priceline
• $30.39 from Chemist Warehouse

Best for: Regulating pore-clogging sebum

Bioderma have patented their own Fluidactiv™ complex to biologically regulate sebum quality, ensuring pores stay free from congestion and blemishes. Anti-irritants enoxolone and allantoin soothe and reduce redness, and moisturising glycerine and reinforcing ceramides help to hydrate and strengthen the moisture barrier.

Sizes: 40ml

Key features:

• Contains sebum-regulating Fluidactiv™ complex
• Stops congestion and blemishes from forming
• Anti-irritants soothe and reduce redness
• Lightweight hydrators provide moisture
• Helps to reduce dry, tight-feeling skin

Available at:

• $20.99 from Amazon Australia
• $20.99 from Priceline
• $29.99 from Adore Beauty

Best for: Balancing skin and stopping irritation

This oil-free, lightweight pick contains Korean red pine extract, which helps to inhibit a process called quorum sensing—a process known to cause microbiome imbalance and irritation. Hyaluronic acid and saicylic acid are also in the mix to hydrate and refine for a balanced, non-greasy complexion.

Sizes: 50ml / 60ml

Key features:

• Korean red pine extract halts microbiome imbalance and irritation
• Hyaluronic acid to hydrate
• Salicylic acid to refine texture
• Oil-free water-gel texture
• Non-greasy finish

Available at:

• $79 from Sephora
• $79 from Murad
• $79 from Adore Beauty

Best for: Healing surface inflammation

This innovative formula utilises sea cucumber collagen to help heal surface inflammation, as well as ceramides, squalene, MSM and antioxidants to soothe redness, accelerate wound healing, and improve moisture levels, texture and tone.

Sizes: 50ml

Key features:

• Sea cucumber heals surface inflammation and accelerates wound healing
• Contains a hydrating and soothing blend of ceramides, squalene, MSM and antioxidants
• Works to calm and soothe redness
• Improves skin texture and tone

Available at:

• $103 from Bescher

Best for: Hydration that won’t clog pores

Most moisturisers rely on thick occlusive ingredients to reduce trans epidermal water loss, however this can lead to congestion. But this pick uses multiple weights of hyaluronic acids and fatty acids to restore hydration, as well as niacinamide to refine pores.

Sizes: 50ml

Key features:

• Uses lightweight humectants (hyaluronic acid) and fatty acids (moisture-replenishing lipids) to hydrate
• Niacinamide refines pores and skin texture and tone
• Softens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  Uses clean ingredients that won’t lead to irritation or congestion
  Airless packaging ensures formula stability

Available at:

• $180 from Rejuvaus

Best for: Lightweight nourishment

Many lightweight moisturisers skimp on ingredients that can help to nourish the skin, but reducing the risk of congestion doesn’t have to mean compromising on nourishment. This formula has been enriched with a hydration complex that utilises antioxidant-rich botanicals such as banksia flower and wattle seed, as well as hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and niacinamide.

Sizes:

Key features:

• Lightweight and fast-absorbing
• Banksia flower and wattle seed brighten and enhance radiance
  Tasmanian Mountain Pepper calms and promotes skin resilience
• Hyaluronic acid hydrates
  Ceramides fortify the moisture barrier
  Niacinamide refines pores, tone and texture

Available at:

• $54 from Leitin