What is oily skin?

Skincare

Oily skin overproduces sebum, often because of hormonal changes or imbalances.  

Sebum: a natural oily substance within the skin that helps to hydrate and protect it.  

It might surprise you, but dehydration can also cause the overproduction of sebum.  

This is a natural reaction of the skin, to try to compensate and hydrate itself.  

The result is excess shine, sometimes a greasy feel to the touch, and visibly enlarged pores.  

With all the excess oil blocking pores, oily skin is most prone to blemishes such as spots and blackheads.  

How to look after this skin type: when it comes to your skincare routine, opt for lightweight moisturisers and double cleanse with clarifying cleansers to deeply cleanse the pores and avoid build up.     

Recommended for Oily skin

  • Worth £22

    Clarifying HydroGel Moisturiser

    Clarifying HydroGel Moisturiser

    £20
    £22 £20

    An ultra-lightweight gel moisturiser that sinks in fast to hydrate oily and blemish-prone skin with a barely-there feel.

  • Worth £18

    Clarifying Gel Cleanser

    Clarifying Gel Cleanser

    £16
    £18 £16

    A rebalancing gel-to-foam face wash for oily and blemish-prone skin, to cleanse away unwanted oil and impurities for clearer skin.

  • Worth £44

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    Clarifying Skincare Booster Set

    £32
    £32 £32

    Includes our Clear Skin Fix Mask, Spot On Paste and Cleansing Pads (Worth £44, sold as set for £35).

  • Worth £18

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    Clear & Glow Tonic Juice

    £16
    £18 £16

    A gently exfoliating, super-mild toner to help reduce excess oil and prevent breakouts, while soothing skin and leaving a natural glow. Suitable for teens of 15 years+ with oily and blemish-prone skin.

  • Worth £25

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    Everyday Hero SPF 50+

    £22
    £25 £22

    A lightweight, non-greasy SPF50+ face moisturiser that provides coverage from UVA, UVB, blue light and environmental stressors, for Broad Spectrum everyday protection, whatever the weather. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

  • Worth £59

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    Everyday Skin Glow Set

    £47
    £50 £47

    Prep and protect your skin for all-day glow with this set. Add our Universal Cream Cleanser, new Everyday Hero SPF50+ and our best-selling One&Only pH GlowOil to your beauty routine. (Worth £59, sold as set for £50).

  • Worth £18

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    Clear Skin Fix Mask

    £16
    £18 £16

    A gentle but effective clay mask that visibly targets oil, blemishes and impurities without stripping essential moisture from the skin. 

  • Worth £12

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    Cleansing Pads

    £11
    £12 £11

    Pre-soaked, nourishing pads for kind-to-skin cleansing on the go.
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