10 Effective oil-free serums that won’t clog your pores

Clear Up: 10 Effective oil-free serums that won’t clog your pores

Angela Goh

08 Jun 2017

updated the Thursday, June 8, 2017

1/10
SkinCeuticals
Hydrating B5 Gel, approx. SGD113.17

Why it works: Imagine an oil-free serum that effectively helps your skin to stay hydrated. That’s what this skin-loving product does, thanks to its high doses of hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 to help bind moisture to the skin. The result? A smooth and supple complexion that is unhindered by a heavy formula.
2/10
Aēsop
Oil Free Facial Hydrating Serum, SGD85

Why it works: Lightweight and easily absorbed, this aloe vera-based serum is chockfull of Vitamins B & C as well as skin-protecting antioxidants. Ideal for sensitive and blemish-prone skin, your complexion will remain matte and hydrated throughout the day.
3/10
Kate Somerville
Quench Oil Free Hydrating Face Serum, approx. SGD103.50 (via Sephora)

Why it works: Preventing shine and keeping those wrinkles and fine lines at bay, this hydrating face serum’s water-based formula is lightweight enough to keep your skin feeling bare and balanced.
4/10
Clinque
Pore Refining Solutions Correcting Serum, SGD79 (via Sephora)

Why it works: This serum works to clear out clogged pores and to minimise their appearance as well. Smoothen the texture of your skin and flaunt a crystal clear complexion after just 2 weeks of use!
5/10
Caudalie
Vinosource SOS Thirst-quenching Serum, SGD57 (via Sephora)

Why it works: Working continuously to restore moisture to the skin thanks to its hyaluronic acid content, this gentle serum makes use of its star ingredient - grapes - in the form of grape water and grape seed polyphenols, to deliver powerful anti-aging benefits.
6/10
Mario Badescu
Herbal Hydrating Serum, SGD64 (via Sephora)

Why it works: Harnessing the benefits of powerful herbs like ginkgo and ginseng, this skin-nourishing serum ensures essential hydration, minus the greasiness. As a bonus, it’s also safe to be used on sensitive skin and around the eye area! Score!
7/10
Caudalie
Vinoperfect Radiance Serum Complexion Correcting, SGD91 (via Sephora)

Why it works: Sure, it’s oil-free and won’t feel heavy on your skin, but did you know this satiny serum is also pretty powerful? Promoting even skin tone and a reduction of dark spots, scars and acne marks, this serum definitely packs quite a punch.
8/10
Clinique
Turnaround Revitalizing Serum, SGD79 (via Sephora)

Why it works: This popular serum works to renew cells and reveal a more even skin tone. A little bit goes a long way! For healthier skin, use it twice daily on your face and neck area. With its lightweight formula, it sinks right into your skin.
9/10
Philosophy
Total Matteness Oil-Free, Mattifying Pore Refiner, SGD41 (via Sephora)

Why it works: By helping to strengthen the pore wall and keep your complexion clear, this serum effectively minimises the appearance of enlarged pores after frequent use. On top of that, it keeps your skin looking matte and fresh.
10/10
Vitaphenol
Oil Free Anti-Aging Serum, SGD132.95 (via Cosmetics Now)

Why it works: An excellent serum for oily and acne-prone skin, this anti-aging serum is chockfull of cucumber extract to relieve redness and inflammation. Hydrating hyaluronic acid and healing antioxidants keep skin cells from aging rapidly under stress.

Hold up. Oil-free serums? Do they even exist? You bet!

Cursed with oily and acne-prone skin? If you tend to get blackheads, clogged pores, inflamed blemishes and adult acne, well, we can’t say you’re unique because you are definitely not alone. Looking to prevent your face from resembling an oil slick by the end of the day? Non-greasy skincare products are the way to go! However, it can be hard to find the right oil-free formulas, especially ones that can still keep your delicate skin moisturised and nourished.

Never fear, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best pore-refining oil-free serums that you can add to your beauty routine. Keep your skin free of blemishes and smoothen out your unburdened complexion — head up to the gallery to check out our tops faves!

Angela Goh

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