FACT: A basic, everyday moisturizer shouldn’t be expensive!
Luckily for you and me, there has been a rise in more affordable moisturizers for oily, acne-prone skin. Read on to find out what you should be shopping for next time!
What makes a good moisturizer for oily, acne-prone skin?
Gel type or watery. This type of moisturizer is lightweight, non-greasy, and easily absorbed by the skin. Common product keywords to look for: ‘hydrating’ and ‘water’.
Oil-free, especially for daytime use. No mineral oil, liquid paraffin / paraffinum liquidum, and plant oils.
Hydrating. Humectant ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin appear higher in the ingredients list.
Alcohol-free, preferably. No ethanol or ethyl alcohol, denatured alcohol, methanol, isopropyl alcohol, SD alcohol, and benzyl alcohol
Antioxidants are not required but a great plus!
Best Drugstore Moisturizers for Oily, Acne-prone Skin in the Philippines
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Less Than ₱500

Celeteque Hydration Facial Moisturizer
Lazada | Shopee

Clean & Clear Essentials Oil-Free Moisturizer
Lazada | Shopee

Human Nature Day Moisturizer
*Contains plant oils. Might be better for nighttime use.
Lazada | Shopee

iWhite Korea Aqua Moisturizer Whitening Vita (review)
Lazada | Shopee
iWhite Korea Aqua Moisturizer Glow Power Brightening (review)
Lazada | Shopee

Myra Fresh Glow Whitening Facial Moisturizer
Lazada | Shopee

St. Ives Bright and Radiant Hydrating Gel Pink Lemon and Peach
Lazada | Shopee
Over ₱500 But Worth Considering!
These moisturizers maybe a little more expensive than your typical economy buys, but they are hailed as Holy Grail by many oily, acne-prone people.
If you can, try them for yourself and see how they compare to the budget moisturizers listed above. Maybe they’re worth the investment?

COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion
Lazada | Shopee

Hada Labo Hydrating Lotion
Lazada | Shopee
*Trial/Travel size under ₱500 now available!
Lazada | Shopee

Laneige Water Sleeping Mask
Lazada | Shopee
*Trial/Travel size under ₱500 now available!
Lazada | Shopee

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Moisturizer
Lazada | Shopee
*Trial/Travel size under ₱500 now available!
Lazada | Shopee

The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
Lazada | Shopee
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