# Moisturizer for oily skin

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/beauty/moisturizer/for-oily-skin/
Category: Beauty > Face moisturizer. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 404 counted first-hand reports from Ulta and Sephora shopper reviews, Nov 2021 to Oct 2026.

**Question:** Which moisturizer is good for oily skin?

**Short answer:** La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Moisturizer leads for oily skin: 19 of 20 reviewers said it hydrated without making them greasy or shiny. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream has the highest share at 100%, but just 10 reviewers took a side. Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream has the weakest record here at 17 of 23, and group sizes are small across this page, so read small gaps with care.

**What stands out:** Price is the complaint that stands out: 27% of Drunk Elephant reviews and 15% of Kiehl's reviews call it too expensive, while 16% of The Ordinary reviews call it good value.

## Ranking (buyers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Not greasy | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Moisturizer | 19 of 20 | 95% | yes |
| 2 | First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream | 10 of 10 | 100% | yes |
| 3 | Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream | 17 of 20 | 85% | yes |
| 4 | Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion | 9 of 10 | 90% | yes |
| 5 | The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA | 20 of 25 | 80% | yes |
| 6 | IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream | 8 of 9 | 89% | yes |
| 7 | Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream | 17 of 23 | 74% | yes |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Moisturizer

Every counted review is from Ulta, where 19 of 20 said it hydrated without leaving them greasy. 14% call it lightweight, and 17% mention pilling.

- Praised for: Hydrating (24%), Lightweight (14%), No breakouts (14%)
- Complaints: Pills (17%), Breaks skin out (10%)
- Reports counted: 29

### 2. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream

Everyone who took a side said it didn't leave oily skin greasy (10 of 10), though that is a small group. Complaints are modest: 15% mention breakouts and 11% mention irritation.

- Praised for: Hydrating (45%), Gentle on sensitive skin (13%), Absorbs fast (11%)
- Complaints: Breaks skin out (15%), Irritates or stings (11%), Heavy (6%)
- Reports counted: 47

### 3. Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream

23% say it didn't break them out and 15% call it lightweight. Price is the complaint, at 15%, and 11% mention breakouts.

- Praised for: Hydrating (49%), No breakouts (23%), Lightweight (15%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (15%), Breaks skin out (11%), Not moisturizing enough (6%)
- Reports counted: 53

### 4. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion

A small group, but a positive one: 9 of 10. 15% say it absorbs fast and 15% say it didn't break them out, though 9% call it heavy.

- Praised for: Hydrating (31%), Absorbs fast (15%), No breakouts (15%)
- Complaints: Breaks skin out (9%), Heavy (9%), Not moisturizing enough (5%)
- Reports counted: 55

### 5. The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA

More reviewers weighed in on this moisturizer than on any other here (25), and 20 of 25 said it didn't leave oily skin greasy. 16% call it good value, but 16% find it heavy.

- Praised for: Hydrating (31%), Lightweight (20%), Good value (16%)
- Complaints: Heavy (16%), Not moisturizing enough (13%), Breaks skin out (7%)
- Reports counted: 55

### 6. IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream

A very small group weighed in (9), and 8 of 9 said it didn't leave oily skin greasy, so the record is thin. 16% praise it under makeup.

- Praised for: Hydrating (56%), Works under makeup (16%), Absorbs fast (13%)
- Complaints: Breaks skin out (9%), Heavy (9%)
- Reports counted: 32

### 7. Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream

Price comes up in 27% of reviews, and 13% mention breakouts. Among reviewers who list oily skin, 4 of 6 said it didn't leave them greasy.

- Praised for: Hydrating (31%), Lightweight (19%), Good value (13%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (27%), Breaks skin out (13%), Irritates or stings (8%)
- Reports counted: 52

## Questions

**Which moisturizer works for oily skin?**

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Moisturizer leads at 19 of 20. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream has the highest share at 100%, from a small group. More reviewers weighed in on The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA than on any other here (25), and 20 of 25 said it didn't leave oily skin greasy.

**Is Drunk Elephant Protini good for oily skin?**

It has the weakest record on this page at 17 of 23. Reviewers also mention price (27%) and breakouts (13%).

**Does The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors work for oily skin?**

Mostly. 20 of 25 oily-skin reviewers said it didn't leave them greasy, and 16% of its reviews call it good value. 16% find it heavy.

**Does La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair pill?**

Some reviewers say so: 17% of its reviews mention pilling. It still leads this page for oily skin at 19 of 20.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/