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Nighttime Care for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin

We’ve covered the daytime routine for oily, acne-prone skin; now, let’s move to the night.

Ideally, anything that could be clogging pores by day’s end — sunscreen, makeup, oil buildup — must be removed nightly. When it comes to cleansing, harsher is not better; the goal is to be thorough, not ruthless. Double cleansing can help there.

Typically, double-cleansing would start with an oil-based product, but for those with oily, acne-prone skin, micellar water is a better option. Micellar water contains a gentle detergent that can remove facial grime without stripping or irritating skin. Try Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-One Purifying, applied liberally to a cotton round and swiped across the face. However, micellar water may not be sufficient for serious makeup; Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover can be used all over the face to get everything off.

Another option is Garnier Erase It All Makeup Cleansing Balm. Oil cleansers or makeup-removing balms should first be worked in with no water; after a thorough work-in, add water then work in some more. This creates an emulsification of the water and oil so the oil can be easily rinsed off the skin.