Oily Skin Hacks: How to Control Shine All Day

Oily Skin Hacks: How to Control Shine All Day

Struggling with oily skin that leaves your face shiny just hours after cleansing? You’re not alone—millions of people deal with excess oil, clogged pores, and breakouts every day. The good news? With the right hacks and skincare routine, you can manage oily skin without stripping it of the moisture it needs. In this post, we’ll share dermatologist-approved tips to control shine and highlight how you can help keep your skin balanced, matte, and healthy-looking all day long.

Start With a Gentle Cleanser

Harsh cleansers can actually make oily skin worse by stripping too much natural oil, which causes your skin to overproduce sebum. Look for a gentle foaming cleanser that removes dirt and excess oil without leaving skin tight or dry.

Our Bliss Pro Fab Foaming Cleanser is formulated with natural botanical extracts that cleanse deeply while maintaining your skin’s natural barrier. It helps reduce oil buildup, leaving your skin fresh, clean, and shine-free.


Use a Lightweight, Oil-Free Moisturizer

Many people with oily skin skip moisturizer, thinking it will add to the problem. In reality, dehydrated skin produces even more oil to compensate. The trick is to use a lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizer that hydrates without clogging pores.

Our CeraVe Gel Moisturizer is infused with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to lock in hydration while keeping excess shine under control. It absorbs quickly, making it perfect under makeup or on bare skin.

Don’t Skip Toner

Toners are a game-changer for oily skin, especially when they include ingredients like witch hazel or niacinamide. They help tighten pores, balance oil production, and refresh skin throughout the day.

The Botanity Toner balances pH levels and minimizes excess sebum, leaving your complexion smoother and less oily.

Blotting Papers & Midday Hacks

Even with a solid routine, oily skin can creep up in the middle of the day. Carry oil-absorbing blotting papers to dab away shine without disturbing your makeup. Pair this with a lightweight mattifying mist to refresh your skin on-the-go.

Pair your blotting routine with our Max Factor Hydrating Mist, which instantly reduces shine and hydrates with green tea extract for a refreshed, matte look.

Weekly Clay Masks for Deep Cleanse

Oily skin thrives on weekly detox treatments. Clay masks draw out impurities, reduce excess oil, and help keep pores unclogged.

The Alitura Clay Mask combines kaolin clay and activated charcoal to deeply purify your pores while calming redness and irritation. Perfect for your Sunday self-care routine.

Conclusion

Controlling oily skin doesn’t mean stripping it dry—it’s about balancing oil production and keeping your skin hydrated and healthy. By following these hacks and using targeted products like Glowtalebeauty’s Oily Skin Collection], you can enjoy a shine-free, confident look all day long.

Pro Tip: Stick to a consistent routine and give your products time to work—balanced skin is a marathon, not a sprint!

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