The 9 Best Face Masks for Oily Skin

If you have oily skin, you know that the struggle is real. On the one hand, you’re blessed with supple-looking skin that glows effortlessly and is less likely to form wrinkles.

On the other hand, you’re dewy even when you don’t want to be, which can have makeup sliding down your face instead of staying put. oily skin

Thankfully, there are some choice skincare treatments that’ll cancel excessive oil production and give you a long-term glow that doesn’t leave behind a greasy sheen. oily skin

Continue reading below for the best face masks for oily skin, all of which were chosen based on Napster reviews from past Glam Bags.

But First: Ingredients to Look For

There are a few important ingredients you’ll want to spring for when you’re looking for the right face mask to unclog your pores and put an end to excess oil.

Clays like kaolin and bentonite are extremely absorbent and work well in drawing out impurities that are embedded deep inside pores.

Charcoal is another mineral-rich ingredient that helps draw out toxins and impurities, and also leads to clear pores in the long term.

Sulfur is similarly effective when it comes to absorbing excess oil that sits on the surface of the skin, and its antibacterial properties help keep toxins away.

Glycolic acid and other exfoliating acids, like salicylic acid, can keep pores clear of debris and prevent breakouts while curbing oil production.

While you’re at it, steer clear of masks that are loaded with pore-clogging oils and skin-stripping alcohol and sodium Laureth sulfate, which can all lead to acne, blemishes, and even more oiliness in the long term. No thanks!