10 Best Moisturizers for Acne-Prone Skin in the Philippines 2021 - Buying Guide Reviewed By Dermatologist

CeraVe’s facial lotion can help you cut down on your skincare routine, especially if you like multitasking products. It is a moisturizer with sunscreen that can protect your skin against UVA and UVB rays. It uses invisible zinc technology, which helps cure acne but is also handy as it does not give off a white cast. 

This lotion is developed with dermatologists and it uses its own MVE patented delivery system for all-day hydration. Their formula contains hyaluronic acid and ceramides to help your skin retain its natural moisture. It also has niacinamide to help calm the skin and soothe instead of making it break out. 

Need a moisturizer that won’t clump up your makeup? La Roche-Posay’s mattifying moisturizer also doubles as a makeup primer. It is formulated with dimethicone, a silicone-based ingredient. This leaves your face looking matte and gives the appearance of smaller-looking pores!

It uses minerals perlite and silica to absorb excess sebum and prevent pores from clogging. It also makes use of Lipo-Hydroxy Acid or LHA. It is a gentler derivative of salicylic acid, which means it can help in exfoliating dead skin cells to give way to smoother skin and unclogged pores. 

You might know Differin for its prescription-strength retinoid acne treatment. But they also have their own moisturizer, which is infused with SPF 30, so it can protect your skin from the sun without clogging your pores. It even uses reef-friendly sunscreens, so it’s not harmful to the environment.

It has micro pearl technology that absorbs surface oil to give you a matte finish. This is perfect for when you want to nix excess oil and avoid looking like an oil slick. The saying less is more rings true for their formula. It is lightweight and oil-free, making it a breeze to squeeze into your routine.

Some by Mi’s soothing gel is ideal if you find regular face lotions and creams to be too heavy. It comes in gel form, which dries quickly and does not leave a sticky residue on your face. Most skincare products usually contain only AHA and BHA ingredients, but this one takes it a step further by adding PHA.

AHA and BHA are exfoliants that help get rid of dead skin cells, unclogs pores, and clears up blackheads and whiteheads. PHA is considered a next-generation level of AHA but it is milder and works only on the surface of the skin. Its primary ingredient is cica, which has antibacterial and healing properties great for treating acne. 

The Face Shop has prided itself on using plant-based ingredients and no animal-derived ones. Their Dr. Belmeur line is formulated without additives such as parabens, artificial fragrance, and mineral oil! This particular moisturizer is hailed as a low irritant, and it controls excess sebum and maintains its moisture balance.

It is infused with beta-glucan to manage your skin’s optimal moisture balance. It has Chaga-mushroom extract to soothe and calm skin, to avoid any irritation. Blue citrus peel extract on the other hand controls excess sebum to prevent your pores from clogging and making you break out. 

Having acne-prone skin is already a challenge in and of itself, what more if you also have oily skin? Cosrx’s moisturizer is oil-free; this results in a lightweight and quick-absorbing face lotion. It can stand up to our humid weather without making you feel hulasan a few moments after its application.

It is formulated with equally lightweight birch sap or birch water as it is also known. It contains amino acids, minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins beneficial for your skin. This is great for reducing inflammation, purifying skin, as well as hydrating it. Altogether, it makes for well-hydrated and soothed skin. 

Having red bumps on your face isn’t the only indication of acne. Having blackheads is one too. Avène’s emulsion aims to help eliminate blemishes, which include spots and blackheads. In case you were wondering, an emulsion is just a lighter version of a moisturizing cream. This makes for a more watery texture than creams.

It’s definitely a plus if you want your skincare to not get watered down by your own sweat within the first hour of application. Its ingredients contain DiolénylTM, which limits the risk of bacterial proliferation as well as exfoliating X-PressinTM to reduce blackheads and improve skin texture. 

This cream is formulated without any irritants. Therefore it is perfect for acne-prone skin, as it won’t make you break out. It is very nourishing as it contains ceramides to help restore your skin’s hydration balance and stabilize it. Despite its creamy texture, it quickly absorbs into your skin, so it won’t make you feel malagkit.

It is also infused with yeast-derived beta-glucan and jojoba oil, which decreases inflammation and irritation without clogging your pores. It soothes and moisturizes your skin at the same time. Do you have any redness from acne? It can help lower your skin’s temperature to reduce redness and diminish the appearance of pores.

Innisfree’s moisturizer won’t make you dread applying your skincare routine. It is lightweight and absorbs quickly, so you’re not wasting time waiting for it to dry off. However, it has a very nourishing feel, which can instantly make your skin feel moisturized, soft, and supple.

It primarily uses green tea, which is beneficial for acne and those with oily skin. It is also rich in amino acids to help skin stay refreshingly moisturized. It also has tangerine peel extract to prevent acne from flaring up, thanks to its antibacterial properties. Its prickly pear extract helps restore elasticity for bouncy skin. 

Neutrogena’s moisturizer is lightweight enough for daily use. It is formulated with salicylic acid to help you clear up any acne breakouts, saving you time and effort. Salicylic acid is great for removing dead skin cells, preventing blackheads, and managing excess sebum.

Be warned though that it may cause your face to dry out and flake as this is considered an acne treatment as well. If you are not used to using actives in your skincare, we suggest you build up tolerance first. Apply it once a day or every other day until you are sure that your skin can take it.