If you have oily skin, you know that it's not always easy to find a cleanser that can keep your face free of shine and clogged pores. But there are plenty of options out there for people with oily skin who want to avoid the hassle of frequent washing. One of the best solutions is to use a gel cleanser. Gel cleansers are specifically formulated to target oily skin, and they can be an effective way to keep your face looking clean and clear. Here are some of the best gel cleansers on the market today.
$64.00
This is my new go to cleanser! I love this cleanser because it doesn’t break out my sensitive oily combination skin. ...The scent is not overwhelming, very good for oily skin....Reliable Cleanser for oily skin
What it is: A pH-balanced, foaming gel cleanser that gently removes impurities without disrupting your skin’s natural moisture balance.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Oiliness
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Quillaja saponaria Bark Extract: A naturally foaming ingredient that cleanses skin.
- Lavender: Calms and soothes skin.
- Balm Mint and Aloe Vera: Cool, soften, and hydrate skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan.
$23.00
This cleanser is nothing special. It doesn’t work very well for my oily skin because of how light it is. ...I've had this product for almost 3 days and I haven't noticed anything yet. I have oily skin and I think I only bought this product because it was just Drunk Elephant.
What it is: A gentle cleanser to remove makeup, excess oil, pollution, and grime that rinses away without residue, leaving skin clean and soft.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Redness
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Mild Surfactant Blend: A stack of mild cleansing agents, including coconut-based surfactants rich in fatty acids that work together to create a gentle lather that effectively dissolves even stubborn makeup, sunscreen, and oils while supporting a healthy-looking skin barrier.
- Glycerin: A skin-identical humectant that replenishes hydration levels normally lost during the cleansing process.
$29.00
Great cleanser if you tend to have oily skin. If you have dry skin this might not be hydrating enough for you. ...I find that a lot of cleansers will feel stripping on my comb-skin, but this one does not.
What it is: A foaming, cleansing gel that eliminates impurities and excess sebum for purified skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Oiliness, and Dullness and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Moringa: Helps eliminate pollution particles.
- Meadowsweet: Has purifying properties.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan cruelty-free.
ITEM: 2109726
Size: 2 oz/ 60 mL
$19.00
Perfect cleanser for oily skin that breaks out. It leaves my skin oil free but not overly dry or tight. ...It has significantly reduced my pores. It does dry my skin but having oily skin, it's perfect for me. Will purchase again.
What it is: A cleansing gel that gently exfoliates, decongests pores, removes makeup, and washes away bacteria with the power of hydroxy acids.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and blemishes, Oiliness
Formulation: Heavy Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Willow Bark Extract: Gently exfoliates and clears pores (contains salicylic acid).
- Farnesol: Helps prevent breakouts by preventing the growth of bacteria on the skin.
- Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract: Works to reduce and refine pores by balancing oil production.
$20.50
This is by far my favorite! It leaves my skin feeling so clean, but not dry. I have problem skin & this cleanser is the best for my oily skin....My face feels clean without feeling stripped and dry! I’m combo/oily skin with slight sensitivity to skincare products.
What it is: An essential daily gel cleanser with a pH-balanced, luxurious foaming formula to thoroughly remove dirt, oil, and makeup (even around the eyes) while unclogging pores—without stripping skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lactic Acid (AHA): A naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acid that supports cell renewal.
- Glycolic Acid (AHA): Visibly minimizes signs of aging.
- Willow Bark Extract: A natural source of salicylic acid that gently exfoliates and clears pores.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
$53.00
Love this cleanser...This makes my oily skin feel clean & soft. Doesnt leave a residue behind & cleared my monthly hormone acne up instantly....Super cleanser......It feels like it really gets down in my pores and gets the dirt and oil out. I have very oily skin and this makes my oily skin feel clean and refreshed.
What it is:
A luxurious, antiaging facial cleansing gel that provides an exhilarating, peachy clean freshness to help produce a beautiful, fresh, youthful-looking complexion.
What it is formulated to do:
Oil-free, anti-wrinkle technology helps to rejuvenate, clarify, and brighten with glycolic acid, salicylic acid, extracts of peach, white oak bark, lemon, lime, linden, grapefruit, and arginine. An advanced deep pore resurfacing action supports natural cell turnover to help diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of aging. It helps to effectively detoxify the pores, dissolve makeup, emulsify oil, and improve skin texture as it gently sweeps away dead skin cells and impurities that can make the complexion appear more dull.
$53.00
Worked quickly/ best for oily skin...Definitely recommend for oily skin....Bye Bye oily Skin...I needed something to help with my oily skin. This product has given me the result i have been waiting for.
What it is: An essential daily gel cleanser with a pH-balanced, luxurious foaming formula to thoroughly remove dirt, oil, and makeup (even around the eyes) while unclogging pores—without stripping skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lactic Acid (AHA): A naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acid that supports cell renewal.
- Glycolic Acid (AHA): Visibly minimizes signs of aging.
- Willow Bark Extract: A natural source of salicylic acid that gently exfoliates and clears pores.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
$20.00
Perfect cleanser for combination skins...This foaming cleanser is meant for those who have normal, combination or oily skin. ...Great for Oily skin...I have oily skin so I can guarantee a fresh face after each use.
What it is: A soap-free cleanser that gently removes impurities, without disturbing the skin’s natural moisture balance.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dryness, and Oiliness
Formulation: Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lavender: Soothes skin.
- Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract: Naturally foams and cleanses.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.
$19.00
I have oily skin so I love me some jelly or aqua products! ...Gentle Cleanser with a Jelly-Like Texture...I love the lightweight, jelly-like texture of this cleanser. It’s gentle on the skin and perfect for daily use, especially for sensitive skin types.
What it is: A gentle cleansing gel enriched with prebiotics that cleanses and preserves skin moisture and supports the skin barrier.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Acne, Blemishes, and Dryness
Formulation: Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Prebiotics: Helps to maintain skin hydration.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: The Gentle Jelly Cleanser delicately diminishes the look of impurities thanks to a sulfate-free formula with a neutral pH for the skin. It cleanses the face, neck and eye contour area without any dryness. Its formula, with 98 percent ingr