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Best moisturizer for acne-prone skin in India

8 moisturizers for acne-prone skin, from the products Miyu has read the most reviews for.

How this list is made

Every product here is listed for acne-prone skin, and has at least five reviews Miyu has read. They are ranked by how positively reviewers talk about them, weighted by how many reviews there are, minus how often reviewers report a skin problem — breakouts, irritation, dryness or darkening. Nobody pays to be on this list.

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  1. #1 · Conscious Chemist

    Flashfix Acne Control Oil - Free Gel Cream

    Best for: active breakouts; oily, acne-prone skin

    Reviewers like: Reduces redness and inflammation

    Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive skin (salicylic acid)

  2. #2 · Pilgrim

    5% Niacinamide Oil-Free Gel Moisturizer

    Best for: oily skin in humid weather; acne-prone skin

    Reviewers like: Lightweight and absorbs quickly

    Avoid if: very dry skin; fragrance-sensitive skin

    Reported: unpleasant scent (2 of 230 reviews)

  3. #3 · Re'equil

    Oil Free Mattifying Gel Moisturiser

    Best for: oily skin; acne-prone skin

    Reviewers like: Mattifies oily skin and controls shine

    Avoid if: very dry skin; prefer dewy finish

  4. #4 · Plum

    2% Niacinamide & Rice Water Brightening Gel Moisturizer For Clear & Bright Skin

    Best for: oily skin in humid weather; brightening dull skin

    Reviewers like: Lightweight texture

    Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive to niacinamide

  5. #5 · Conscious Chemist

    Trubiom Dark Spot Corrector Gel Cream

    Best for: dark spots and hyperpigmentation; uneven skin tone

    Reviewers like: Reduces hyperpigmentation and dark spots effectively

    Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive skin (many actives)

  6. #6 · Dr. Sheth's

    Ceramide & Vitamin C Oil-Free Moisturizer - 100g

    Best for: lightweight hydration; brightening dull skin

    Reviewers like: Lightweight and absorbs quickly

    Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive to Vitamin C

  7. #7 · Plum

    Green Tea Renewed Clarity Night Gel For Oily & Acne-Prone Skin

    Best for: oily, acne-prone skin; nighttime hydration

    Reviewers like: Hydrating and moisturizing

    Avoid if: dry or very dry skin; sensitive to fragrance

  8. #8 · Conscious Chemist

    Trubiom Pigmentation Corrector Gel Cream

    Best for: reducing dark spots; evening skin tone

    Reviewers like: Reduces hyperpigmentation and dark spots effectively

    Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive to strong actives

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