Facial Care for Oily Skin

Oily skin is a skin type in which the sebaceous glands produce more sebum, or skin oil, than the skin needs. As a result, the face often looks shiny or oily, pores appear larger, and blackheads, pimples, or other blemishes develop more easily.

Typical characteristics of oily skin include:

• oily shine across large areas of the face,
• enlarged pores,
• blackheads,
• pimples or pustules,
• an uneven complexion,
• and skin that becomes oily again quickly.

Unlike combination skin, increased sebum production in oily skin is often not limited to the T-zone but affects larger areas of the face.

Good skincare for oily skin should remove excess sebum and clarify pores without aggressively drying out the skin. Oily skin also needs hydration and a stable skin barrier.

A complete routine therefore consists of a suitable cleansing foam for oily skin, a facial toner for oily skin, lightweight active ingredient serums, eye care, retinol, day or night care and regular exfoliation.

You can find all suitable products in our skincare for oily skin collection.

Effective products for oily skin should form a cohesive routine tailored to sebum, pores, blemishes, and hydration.

1. Cleansing – Foam Intense

The Foam Intense is the core cleansing foam for oily skin.

It removes excess sebum, dirt, and residue while combining cleansing with a gentle AHA/BHA effect.

2. Toner – Tonic Intense

Next comes Tonic Intense as a toner for oily skin.

AHA and salicylic acid help clarify the pores and remove dead skin cells.

3. Serums for oily skin

Depending on your skincare goal, suitable options include:

• Purifying Power Serum for excess sebum, blemishes, redness, and dark spots,
• Hyper Hyaluron Serum for hydration,
• Vit C + Spilanthol Serum for antioxidant protection and a more even-looking complexion,
• Collagen Serum for hydration and firmness,
• Platinum Elixir for intensive anti-aging and longevity care.

4. Eye care or retinol in the evening

In the morning, apply eye care after your serums.

In the evening, you can then use Retinol Sensitive or—if your skin is already accustomed to retinoids—Retinol Intense can be used.

Retinol is particularly relevant for oily skin because, in addition to wrinkles, it also addresses skin texture, pores, and blemishes.

5. Daytime or night care

In the morning, complete the routine with Four Seasons Day Cream with SPF 50+ to complete your routine.

In the evening, follow with a lightweight night cream, which provides hydration and supports the skin barrier without unnecessarily weighing down oily skin.

Additional care: exfoliation for oily skin

Once or twice a week, you can also use Fruit Acid Peeling as an additional step.

This exfoliant for oily skin removes dead skin cells, helps clarify clogged pores, and can contribute to smoother, more even-looking skin.

There is no single miracle cream for oily skin. What matters is a consistent routine that regulates excess sebum while keeping the skin barrier stable.

A common mistake is not using cream on oily skin at all. This is not helpful, because oily skin can also be dehydrated.

Day cream for oily skin

In the morning, skincare for oily skin should always finish with sun protection.

Four Seasons Day Cream with SPF 50+ protects against UVA and UVB radiation and helps prevent photoaging and the intensification of dark spots.

Consistent sun protection is especially important for blemish-prone skin, as post-acne marks and post-inflammatory pigmentation changes can become more visible under UV radiation.

Night cream for oily skin

In the evening, Time Machine is a suitable night cream for oily skin.

Its relatively lightweight, active ingredient-rich texture hydrates the skin and supports the skin barrier without unnecessarily weighing oily skin down with a very rich treatment. It also complements your evening anti-aging routine with skin-identical lipids, hyaluronic acid, and Juvinity™.

For oily skin in particular, it is important not to skip night care entirely: oily skin also needs hydration and a functioning skin barrier.

Together, Four Seasons Day Cream with SPF 50+ in the morning and Time Machine in the evening form the cream foundation of a skincare routine for oily skin.

The most suitable serum for oily skin depends on whether your main concern is excess sebum, blemishes, dehydration, or anti-aging.

Purifying Power Serum – for sebum, blemishes, and dark spots

Purifying Power Serum is one of the key serums for oily skin.

The formula contains Azeloglicina®, tranexamic acid, niacinamide, and panthenol, among other ingredients. Azeloglicina® supports the regulation of sebum production, making it particularly relevant for oily and blemish-prone skin.

The serum is also suitable for redness and dark spots, such as visible post-acne marks.

Hyper Hyaluron Serum – for hydration

Oily skin can also be dehydrated.

Hyper Hyaluron Serum is therefore an excellent hydrating serum for oily skin. It hydrates the skin without the need for a heavy, lipid-rich texture.

Vit C + Spilanthol Serum – for glow and dark spots

Vit C + Spilanthol Serum is particularly suitable when oily skin is also prone to an uneven complexion or dark spots.

Collagen Serum – for hydration and firmness

Collagen Serum can be added when moisture loss and declining firmness are also a concern.

Platinum Elixir – for intensive anti-aging care

Platinum Elixir is a sophisticated anti-aging serum that is also suitable for oily skin when skin longevity and intensive active ingredient care are your priorities.

Retinol – for pores, skin texture, and blemishes

Retinol is particularly relevant in the evening.

Retinol Sensitive is suitable for beginners, while Retinol Intense is intended for skin already accustomed to retinoids.

What helps oily skin most is consistent, sebum-regulating skincare that removes excess oil without aggressively drying out the skin.

Especially important are:

• daily cleansing morning and evening,
• salicylic acid to clarify pores,
• niacinamide to support sebum regulation,
• lightweight hydrating serums,
• retinol to support skin renewal,
• regular exfoliation,
• daily UV protection.

Foam Intense and Tonic Intense form the foundation of skincare for oily skin. Both products were developed specifically for normal, oily, or blemish-prone skin.

For increased sebum production or blemishes, follow with Purifying Power Serum.

A fruit acid peel complements the routine once or twice a week.

Oily skin mainly results from overactive sebaceous glands.

The most common influencing factors are:

• genetic predisposition,
• hormonal fluctuations,
• puberty,
• the menstrual cycle,
• pregnancy,
• stress,
• climate,
• unsuitable skincare,
• certain medications.

Overly harsh skincare can also be problematic. Continually stripping or drying out oily skin can impair the skin barrier.

Proper skincare for oily skin therefore means regulating sebum production in a controlled way while maintaining hydration and the skin barrier, rather than removing as much oil as possible.

The most important active ingredients for oily skin regulate sebum, clarify pores, reduce inflammation, or provide hydration.

Salicylic acid

Salicylic acid is one of the most important ingredients for oily and blemish-prone skin.

As a BHA, it can loosen keratin buildup in the pores, making it particularly relevant for blackheads and clogged pores.

It is found in Tonic Intense, among other products.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide is particularly suitable for oily skin because it can support sebum production while strengthening the skin barrier, and is relevant for redness and blemishes.

Azeloglicina®

Azeloglicina® combines the properties of an azelaic acid derivative with hydrating components and is particularly relevant for excess sebum and a blemish-prone complexion.

This ingredient is found in Purifying Power Serum.

Retinol

Retinol is one of the most important ingredients for oily skin with blemishes, enlarged pores, or uneven skin texture.

Retinol promotes skin renewal and is also one of the most important anti-aging ingredients.

Hyaluronic acid

Oily skin also needs hydration. Hyaluronic acid binds water without unnecessarily burdening the skin with lipids.

AHA and glycolic acid

AHA or glycolic acid loosen dead skin cells and support a smoother, more even complexion.

Yes. Oily skin can also be dehydrated.

This may seem contradictory at first because the skin visibly produces oil. However, sebum and water are not the same thing.

Oily skin produces too much sebum, but can still contain too little moisture. Typical signs include:

• oily shine alongside a feeling of tightness,
• fine lines caused by dryness,
• irritated or sensitive skin,
• discomfort after cleansing.

Harsh cleansing or using acids too frequently can cause already oily skin to become dehydrated as well.

Good skincare for oily skin should therefore always include hydration.

Hyper Hyaluron Serum is particularly suitable for intensely hydrating oily skin without adding a heavy oil phase.