In this post, we will be talking about the best Japanese moisturizers for oily, acne-prone skin.

All of the products are in gel, milk, and cream form so, they will be easier to apply and won’t clog pores.

We also choose these products based on how often it was used, tested, and recommended by people with oily, acne-prone skin.

This is a highly recommended Japanese moisturizer for oily, acne-prone skin as it comes in gel-type formula so it won’t clog pores and cause other issues.

It is also suitable for sensitive or dehydrated oily, acne-prone skin.

Pros:

• It contains 4 types of hyaluronic acid along with ceramides, and squalene that helps to combat dehydration, nourish, and moisturize the skin.

• It is free from fragrance, colorants, and mineral oil.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Squalane, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Agar, Arginine, Dextrin, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Succinate, Glucosyl Ceramide, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Succinic Acid, Triethyl Citrate.

This is another famous Japanese moisturizer people recommend for oily, acne-prone skin. It is a lightweight gel formula made with Hatomugi (Coix Seed or Job’s Tears) that helps calm redness and acne. 

It is also suitable for dehydrated or sensitive oily, acne-prone skin.

Pros:

• It moisturizes and soothes the skin.

• It is formulated without alcohol, fragrance, oils, and colorants.

• It is hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Cholesteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, peg-12 Dimethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Tocopherol, Methylparaben.

This is a cream that is designed specifically for dry or dehydrated sensitive, oily, acne-prone skin.

Pros:

• It helps improve your skin´s natural barrier function and provides soothing hydration that helps protect the skin from dryness and external stimuli.

• It is lightweight and absorbs quickly into the skin.

• It is pH-balanced, fragrance-free, colorant-free, and alcohol-free.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water/Aqua, Glycerin, Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Squalane, Trisiloxane, Dimethicone, PEG-3 Dimethicone, Allantoin, Magnesium Sulfate, Butylene Glycol, Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Succinic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Bis-Methoxypropylamido Isodocosane, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Methylparaben.

This is a moisturizing cream in a milk formula that is lightweight and should be suitable for oily, acne-prone skin including dry or dehydrated skin.

Pros:

• It provides moisture and hydration for sensitive skin that dries easily.

• It contains purslane extract, grapefruit seed extract, and lipidure (polyquaternium-51).

• It is fragrance-free, mineral oil-free, paraben-free, and alcohol-free.

• It is allergy-tested and mildly acidic.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredient does it contain?

Water, DPG, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-32, Squalane, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrolyzed Hydrogenated Starch, Sperm Extract, Olive Oil, Polyquaternium-51, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Arginine, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, BG, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol.

This is a hydrating lotion that restores the skin’s natural oil-water balance with Hyaluronic acid and extracts of Bishop’s Weed, Hatomugi, and Chamomile flower.

Pros:

• It helps with acne, redness, blemishes, oiliness, dehydration, and visible pores.

• It helps to soothe the skin, provide moisture, and control oil production in the skin.

• It is fragrance-free, colorant-free, and mineral oil-free.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Squalane, Triethylhexanoin, Methylparaben, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tranexamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Menthol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camphor, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Matricaria Flower Extract.

This is another gel moisturizer that should be suitable for oily, acne-prone skin.

Pros:

• It contains different types of ceramides and other moisturizing ingredients that prevent the evaporation of moisture.

• It is free from fragrance, coloring, and alcohol.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Glycerin, BG, Isopentyldiol, (PEG240 / decyltetradeces 20 / HDI) Copolymer, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6 II, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide Lauric Acid K, Lauroyl Lactate Na, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA2Na, Oxybenzone 4, BHT, Ethyl Paraben, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben.

This is an oil-free moisturizer that is suitable for all skin types including sensitive, oily acne-prone skin.

Pros:

• An instantly mattifying, oil-balancing, clear gel emulsion that leaves your skin hydrated and less shiny.

• It contains whole cells of loquat leaf, known for its antioxidant effect, to diminish shine and visible pores.

• It is oil-free, non-comedogenic, and dermatologist-tested.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

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This is another Japanese moisturizer that comes in a gel form and controls oil, acne, and sebum. This makes it suitable for oily, acne-prone skin.

Pros:

• It controls oil and acne with zero-in sebum control technology and contains an active ingredient – antiphlogistic to reduce acne occurrence.

• It strengthens the skin against external irritants with hydrating and penetrating moisture-retaining formula and eucalyptus extract to replenish and boost ceramide production, thus restoring the skin’s barrier function.

• This liquid-based gel gets absorbed easily leaving the skin, matt yet comfortably hydrated.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

We couldn’t find the ingredient list.

Momopuri Moisture Barrier Gel Cream prevents dryness and keeps skin moist and bouncy.

Pros:

• It contains ingredients such as lactic acid bacteria, peach ceramide water, and amino acids that exfoliate and moisturizes your skin.

• Other ingredients include hyaluronan and vitamins A, C, and E.

• In addition, it contains bergamot and peach leaf extracts that aid in tightening pores.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

We couldn’t find the ingredient list.

MISSHA Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Emulsion is a gentle emulsion formulated with 10 types of low, medium, and high molecular weight hyaluronic acid.

Pros:

• It is an ultra-hydrating emulsion that moisturizes strengthens, and hydrates the skin.

• It is formulated with 10 kinds of hyaluronic acid.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Glycerin, Macadamia, Integrifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ceramide Np, Jojoba, Esters, Bergamot Fruit Oil, Lavender Oil, Citrus, Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Hydrolyzed, Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Xylitylglucoside, Xylitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olive Fruit Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate, Copolymer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Glucoside, Propanediol, Anhydroxylitol, Tocopherol, Glucose, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sucrose Palmitate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Disodium Edta, Myristyl Alcohol, Lauryl Alcohol.

If you have really dry/dehydrated sensitive oily, acne-prone skin then the Hada Labo – Perfect Gel and Naturie Hatomugi Gel are some good options.

Other options include Curel Intensive Facial Cream, Muji Moisturising Milk Moisture, Hada Labo Blemish & Oil Control Lotion, and Meishoku Ceracolla Perfect Gel.

You can also choose the product if you like it in a gel or cream form.