For those with oily skin, it becomes very difficult to choose any cream as they are often afraid that by applying cream, pimples or other skin problems may be triggered. Due to this fear, many people with oily skin are not able to choose the right cream, especially when it comes to night cream.

In such a situation, it is very important to collect the right information before buying a cream. It’s important to always choose a night cream that does not cause any side effects to your skin. At night, you need a cream that will nourish your skin and help repair the pores.

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In this article, we are going to share some of the best night creams for those with oily skin.

  1. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream
  2. Cera-V Renewing Night Cream2
  3. Origins Clear Improvement Moisturizer
  4. Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream
  5. Dermalogica Sound Sleep Cocoon Transformative Night Gel-Cream
  6. Things to keep in mind while choosing night cream for oily skin
  7. Summary
Doctors for Best Night Cream for Oily Skin

This cream is a mixture of water, glycerin and dimethicone. Dimethicone is a silicone oil used in the formulation of a variety of skin and hair care products. With this, many types of skin problems can be resolved.

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Many dermatologists advise people with oily skin to apply Neutrogena cream at night, as this cream not only helps keep your skin hydrated but also does not make the skin feel heavy. The hyaluronic acid and glycerin present in it help you to keep the skin oil-free.

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Professors at Mount Sinai's Icahn School of Medicine say that Cera-V Night Cream may be the best option for those with oily skin. It is said to give you much better results than other creams. Ceramides and hyaluronic acid are present in this cream, which helps in keeping the skin hydrated.

Not only this, it contains niacinamide, which reduces the redness of the skin and can repair the skin again. If your skin has lost its moisture during the winter season, then this cream can be good for you. This is a very good and affordable cream for your skin.

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This night cream can prove to be very good for those with oily skin. This cream contains salicylic acid, bamboo charcoal (it helps clean the dirt from the pores in a natural way) and witch hazel extract (toning ingredient). If you always have a problem with pimples, then applying this cream can give you better results as it helps stop the production of extra oil from the skin. Due to these properties, Origins Clear Improvement Moisturizer can prove to be the best option for those with oily skin. Apart from this, bamboo charcoal can also prove to be helpful in keeping the skin oil-free. This cream can keep your skin hydrated as well.

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People with oily skin can apply this cream at night and those with normal skin can also use it. This cream contains glycoprotein and imperata cylindrica root extract, which keep your skin pores hydrated for a long time without making them feel heavy.

Skin experts say that using this cream before sleeping at night can give good results to those with oily skin. Apart from this, you can also use this cream as a primer, before applying makeup.

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If you have oily skin, then this cream can prove to be a good option for you. Vitamin C present in it can help you in brightening the skin. It also contains extracts of tamarind seeds, which keep the skin hydrated. Experts say that this cream does not make your skin feel sticky.

Additionally, this cream contains a mixture of sandalwood and lavender. As such, when you apply this cream at night, your skin feels very relaxed.

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Some other night creams for oily skin are: 

  • OLAY Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Aging Moisturizer
  • Facetheory Relaxing Night Cream
  • Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream
  • Eve Hansen Vitamin C Night Cream

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If you have oily skin, then while choosing a night cream, keep some of the following important things in mind:

  • Lightweight creams make the skin absorb it easily.
  • The cream should not be too sticky.
  • It should be effective in the deep cleansing of pores.
  • It should help remove the excess oil present on the skin.
  • The cream should be effective in keeping the skin hydrated.
  • Do a patch test before applying the cream to the face.
  • Chemicals like SLS, Phthalate, Parabens, BPA, DEA and PABA should not be present in the cream.
  • It should be dermatologically certified.

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Those with oily skin can use these creams before sleeping at night. Keep in mind that if you have more pimples or blemishes on your skin, then you should use a product only on the advice of a doctor. Doing this helps control your problems and you can avoid the damage caused by the cream.

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