When looking for the best moisturizer for acne-prone skin, Rabach says it’s best to stick with oil-free formulas since “even some ’non-comedogenic oils’ can cause acne for people with really oily skin.” Allan says that heavy oils like avocado, carrot seed, and coconut oil can indeed clog pores, but she recommends lighter oils, like hemp seed, blueberry seed, and argan oil, which can help restore balance to stressed skin. Most important? Read your labels. “So many products on the market contain comedogenic ingredients, even when they’re intended for acneic skin types,” Allan says. She recommends looking for products with salicylic acid, hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, vitamin C, and retinol. Below, nine moisturizers made specifically with acne-prone skin in mind.
