The best oil-free moisturisers for shine-free skin

If you haven't already heard of the trusty skincare brand that is Byoma, then get to know. This oil-free moisturiser is both barrier-boosting and lightweight, making it a great everyday choice. Plus, it's great value for money with niacinamide and green tea. So handy.

Tried & tested by Shopping Editor, Aimee Jakes: "Easily my favourite product in the range, the gel formula is perfect for oily, yet dehydrated skin. It's silky and lightweight, yet very nourishing and I find myself reaching for this constantly. There are honestly zero faults with this moisturiser and would happily use this for all of eternity. If you had told me this product was £50, I would have believed you."

More than anything, we just want our moisturisers to suck-in hydration as much as possible - especially when they're oil-free. Enter: Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel-Cream. Made with imperata cylindrica root extract, antarcticine and cucumber, this formulation balances out your complexion to banish excess oil.

Customer review: "Lovely gel moisturiser! Non-scented and great for my skin, I can be quite sensitive to face cream and haven’t had a problem with this one. I have oily skin and this definitely helps prevent excess oil."

CeraVe's range is a go-to for easy, accessible skincare that is fuss-free. This classic CeraVe PM Facial Moisturising Lotion with Ceramides will keep you hydrated for up to 24 hours and is known for being super lightweight, making it a great base for daily makeup. Looking for an in-depth review? Check out Closer's CeraVe Moisturising Lotion review.

Customer review: "This is perfect for my dry skin a very light formula which helps my skin to feel heavily hydrated - I have purchased this multiple times and would recommend it."

The key to this Facetheory Supergel Oil-free Moisturiser M3 is the niacinamide in it, which reduces pores whilst working with the salicylic acid to clear your skin of any blemishes. Both hydrating and lightweight, this will zap away any grease.

Customer review: "Love this moisturiser! One of my favourite products both versions are amazing. It doesn't irritate my sensitive skin and gives you a nice refreshed glow too. I would recommend it to anyone! 5 stars."

The La Roche-Posay Effaclar MAT is your daily essential for combating pores and shine. Powered by Sebulyse, it controls excess sebum with an oil-free, Perlite-infused formula. Perfect as a makeup base. Paraben-free, hypoallergenic, and dermatologist-tested for sensitive skin.

Customer review: "Wouldn’t ever go without. Best moisturiser for oily skin. Helps to mattify shiny skin without making my skin look dull and keeping skin hydrated."

Experience deep hydration with The Ordinary's Natural Moisturising Factors + HA. This non-greasy formula replenishes your skin's protective NMF barrier, delivering amino acids, hyaluronic acids, and more for a brighter, healthier complexion. Vegan and cruelty-free too.

Customer review: "As with most ordinary products, you get exactly what your skin needs without the hefty price tag. This moisturiser does exactly what it's meant to do. It leaves my skin feeling nourished and healthy. No fancy scent, just a nice creamy, easily absorbed formula. The perfect addition to your skincare regime."

Experience eight hours of oil-free hydration with Clinique's Dramatically Different™ Moisturizing Gel. Dermatologist-developed, it balances and refreshes oily and combination skin. Enriched with natural moisturizing factors and botanicals like barley, sunflower, and cucumber, this non-comedogenic, fragrance-free formula strengthens your skin's moisture barrier.

Customer review: "I have really struggled with moisturisers before. I have oily skin, and anything too heavy clogs my skin and gives me spots under the skin. The moisturising gel goes into my skin and doesn't feel heavy. Absolutely love it."