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How to build a skin care routine for oily and combination skin with ISDIN

by ISDIN|May 30, 2025
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The experts from ISDIN are here to share their latest skin care advice.

If your skin is shining just thirty minutes after washing or you constantly need to blot your T-zone, you may have oily skin or combination skin. The key to keeping things balanced? Choosing the right skin care routine tailored to your skin type. Here’s how to build a simple, effective routine that helps to mattify, prevent clogged pores and support long-term skin health:

How to tell if you have oily or combination skin

Oily skin tends to produce too much oil all over the face, often leading to shine, clogged pores and breakouts. You may also notice larger, more visible pores, especially around your nose and cheeks.

Combination skin is a bit trickier. Oil is mostly concentrated in the T-zone—your forehead, nose and chin—while the cheeks and outer edges of the face might feel dry, tight or even flaky. This mix of oily and dry areas makes a consistent combination skin care routine essential. Knowing your skin type helps you select products that balance oil without disrupting hydration.

The best face cleanser for combo skin or oily skin

A smart cleanser for oily skin or combination skin controls shine and removes buildup without overdrying or irritating the drier zones. That’s where ISDIN Isdinceutics Essential Cleansing Oil-Based Makeup Remover & Hydrating Cleanser comes in. This oil-to-milk formula is a gentle yet effective facial cleanser for both oily skin and combo skin. It melts away makeup, sunscreen and excess oil with ease, transforming into a silky emulsion upon contact with water.

Powered by Mediterranean extra virgin olive oil, sunflower oil and clary sage, ISDIN Isdinceutics Essential Cleansing deeply purifies the skin without leaving behind any residue. This results in clean, nourished skin that feels refreshed, not tight, making it an excellent first step in an oily skin routine—especially for those who wear makeup.

The best face moisturizer for combination skin or oily skin

Hydration is just as important for oily and combo skin as it is for dry skin types. Depriving your skin of moisture can actually increase oil production, so don’t skip this step. Instead, reach for a face moisturizer for combination skin like ISDIN Isdinceutics Hyaluronic Moisture Hydrating Face Moisturizer for Oily & Combination Skin.

This daily moisturizer hydrates and balances combination and oily skin types. It features two types of hyaluronic acid for deep hydration and ISDIN’s exclusive Matte Complex to help control oil and visibly minimize the look of pores. The lightweight texture absorbs quickly and provides an instant matte finish with no greasy residue. Even better, it helps fight pollution and the visible signs of premature aging for smoother, more radiant skin over time.

Whether you're focused on oil control or skin-smoothing benefits, this moisturizer is a must-have in any combination skin care routine.

The best SPF for oily skin

No matter your skin type, sun protection should be non-negotiable. Luckily, this sunscreen for oily skin won’t leave a greasy film or clog your pores. ISDIN Fusion Water MAGIC™ Broad Spectrum SPF 40 is a non-comedogenic, lightweight facial sunscreen that delivers powerful protection in a fast-absorbing, non-greasy formula.

With broad-spectrum SPF 40 protection and all-day hydration, it offers defense against UVA, UVB, blue light, pollution, infrared and heat damage—all without shine or white cast. ISDIN Fusion Water MAGIC™ utilizes hyaluronic acid to provide twelve-hour hydration. It also offers an invisible finish without pilling, residue or stickiness—just soft, protected skin every day. This multitasking sunscreen is a true staple in any oily skin routine, especially if you live in a hot climate or are concerned about other environmental stressors.

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