12 Cleansers To Help Balance Your Oily Skin ASAP

Combating an oily t-zone used to seem like an impossible task but with the help of balancing cleansers that clean skin without irritating or leaving foreheads desert-dry, that's a thing of the past.

All manner of skincare brands are formulating their cleansers with glycolics, AHAs and even clays (but not as you remember them) to cut through the oil and greasiness that often leads to both breakouts and that dreaded 1pm shine.

Skincare specialist, Debbie Thomas advises 'Looking for one that is fragrance free and non-drying - if you strip and over-dry the skin, you’ll actually end up producing more oil. If you are getting blockages as well, then I would look for cleansers containing acids – salicylic acid is especially good for congestion.'

This biggest mistake to make if you've got oily skin? Over-washing according to Thomas: 'Over-cleansing can strip and dry out the skin. This can actually end up making it more oily in the long run. Another thing to keep in mind with over-cleansing is that you could also trigger a sensitivity.'

Shop our pick of the best cleansers for oily skin that'll leave your face feeling clean, hydrated and satisfyingly matte to the touch, even under make-up.