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The Best Face Oils For Acne (Yes, They Really Do Exist!)

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If you’ve been on the fence about face oils, let this be a sign: It's time to add one to your skincare routine–especially if you have blemish or acne-prone skin. Many people with acne-prone skin or oily skin mistakenly believe that face oils will result in clogged pores and more blemishes. But the truth is, the right face oil can actually help to treat blemishes, soothe irritated skin, and brighten up acne scars. Face oils can even act as a nourishing moisturizer and help to balance your skin's oil production.

Ready to finally give this game-changing skincare product a try? We've done all the hard work for you. Below are five of the best face oils for acne-prone skin. Use one of these Ipster-approved formulas in your daily routine to kick breakouts and excess oil to the curb once and for all.

CANNALOGICA Facial Hydration Oil
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CANNALOGICA Facial Hydration Oil

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Made with 100 percent natural ingredients (including hemp leaf extract, hemp seed oil, and sunflower seed oil) this lightweight botanical oil is a miracle-worker for inflamed skin. Use it to help soothe redness and irritation and even calm inflamed acne, too.

HERBIVORE BOTANICALS Lapis Blue Tansy Face Oil
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HERBIVORE BOTANICALS Lapis Blue Tansy Face Oil

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Forget what you’ve heard. Using a face oil, especially this one from HERBIVORE, on your combo, acne-prone, or oily skin is a total yes. The clarifying formula uses a blend of blue tansy, kukui oil, and jojoba oil to balance oil production and soothes redness without drying you out.

SUNDAY RILEY U.F.O. Ultra Clarifying Acne Treatment Face Oil
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SUNDAY RILEY U.F.O. Ultra Clarifying Acne Treatment Face Oil

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Dry, sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin types will adore this holy grail facial oil, which is all about zapping blemishes and delivering a noticeable glow. The oil’s 1.5 percent salicylic acid busts blackheads and breaks down product buildup. Tea tree oil and black cumin seed oil clear and shrink pores, and licorice evens out old acne scars and dark spots.

AKAR SKIN Soothe Face Oil
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AKAR SKIN Soothe Face Oil

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If you're looking to hydrate and calm skin with active breakouts, give this ultra-soothing face oil a try. The hero ingredient in this nourishing formula is baobab oil, a plant-based moisturizer that's packed with antioxidants, vitamin A, vitamin E, and omega fatty acids (so many good things in one bottle!). It also absorbs quickly in the skin, making it a great calming base to apply before makeup. The formula also features elderberry, a potent antioxidant that powerfully defends against free radicals. Finally, collagen-boosting white lupin provides anti-aging benefits by minimizing the appearance of fine lines and giving your skin a plump, youthful appearance.

GO-TO Face Hero
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GO-TO SKINCARE Face Hero

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This multitasking face oil's ingredient list is refreshingly short and free of all those questionable skincare ingredients you can't pronounce. Instead, you'll find an array of nourishing, non-comedogenic oils like sweet almond oil, macadamia oil, and jojoba oil, which deeply hydrate the skin. You'll also find a blend of benefit-packed botanicals like rosehip seed oil, which helps to control excess oil, evening primrose which boosts skin's elasticity, and arnica, which has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits that help to soothe and heal your skin when it’s irritated.

BLUNT SKINCARE Isolate Pure CBD Balancing Face Oil
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BLUNT SKINCARE Isolate Pure CBD Balancing Face Oil

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Send stressed skin into a state of relaxation with this lightweight, calming treat. It’s infused with the purest form of solubilized CBD, Rosehip, and Black Cumin, to help soothe inflammation, brighten, and help banish breakouts.

Oily skin types, keep your skin gorgeous, glowing, and shine-free with this essential skincare product. This vegan, cruelty-free serum contains high amounts of oleic acid, an essential fatty acid that promotes overall skin health by keeping the skin barrier shielded from harmful bacteria and damaging free radicals. Skin is given a youthful glow thanks to the hydrating and brightening properties of rosehip oil (a.k.a. nature’s retinol). This key ingredient is also super effective in controlling oil production, so you can *finally* ditch those blotting papers.

TWILA TRUE BEAUTY True Renewal Oil
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TWILA TRUE True Renewal Oil

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Eighteen of nature’s best oils come together in this formula to protect, boost radiance, control oil, and repair your skin. Use it to fast track skin renewal if you've been picking at breakouts (even though you know you shouldn't—no judgment here). Rosehip oil helps to control oil while nutrient-rich avocado oil, kukui nut oil, grapeseed oil, and sunflower oil deliver moisturizing benefits to dry skin. Vitamin A-packed apricot kernel oil also works to improve the skin's elasticity and strengthens its lipid barrier. In addition to applying this on the face, you can also use it on the body. Try working a few drops into towel-dried hair, rub a bit on dry cuticles, and lather it on any rough patches on the body.

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About the author
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Cortney Clift
Cortney is a New York-based freelance writer who has written about beauty and wellness for more than six years. She was previously the senior writer and special projects editor at Brit + Co where she covered a wide range of news and lifestyle topics.
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Article Last Updated August 25, 2021 12:00 AM