Korean skincare for oily skin: How to balance your complexion
Oily skin: More shine than you'd like?
If your face is shiny just a few hours after cleansing, your makeup doesn't last long, and your pores appear larger, you're one of the many people with oily skin. The challenge: reducing shine without drying out your skin. This is precisely where Korean skincare comes in – with light, multi-step routines that regulate sebum production while retaining moisture.
Why K-Beauty is so effective for oily skin
Many Western products for oily skin rely on harsh degreasing. However, this often leads to the skin producing even more oil to compensate for the loss. Korean cosmetics take a different approach: gentle balancing instead of aggressive drying.
Light gel textures, soothing ingredients and mild exfoliation keep the skin fresh, mattified yet hydrated.
Ingredients that make a difference for oily skin
- Niacinamide: regulates sebum production and ensures an even skin appearance.
- Green tea extract: soothes, has an antioxidant effect and reduces shine.
- AHA & BHA: dissolve dead skin cells, unclog pores and have a clarifying effect.
- Cica (Centella Asiatica): soothes redness and strengthens the skin barrier.
- These active ingredients are integral components of many toners, serums, and gel creams in the K-Beauty world.
This is what your K-Beauty routine could look like.
- Gentle cleansing – a gel cleanser removes excess sebum without irritating the skin.
- Toner – light formulations with green tea or AHA/BHA refine the complexion.
- Serum – Serums containing niacinamide or cica bring the skin into balance.
- Gel-cream – provides moisture without feeling heavy or greasy.
- Sun protection – daily protection with lightweight, mattifying Korean sunscreens.
Conclusion: Less shine, more balance
Oily skin is no reason for frustration – with the right care, shine can be controlled without overloading the skin. Korean skincare focuses on regulation rather than drying, thus ensuring a fresh, clear complexion.
Discover suitable products for oily skin directly in the shop:
