Oil Control Ingredients

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Great

A vitamin B3 that fades dark spots, shrinks pores, and balances oil.

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Benzoyl Peroxide

Good

A classic acne treatment that clears pores and kills acne bacteria.

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Kaolin (Clay)

Good

A gentle white clay that soaks up oil and refines skin's feel.

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Salicylic Acid

Good

Salicylic acid unclogs pores and smooths texture by exfoliating inside them.

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Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract

Fair

Chestnut shell extract that may help curb oily shine.

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Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water

Fair

Witch hazel water that refreshes skin and temporarily tightens pores.

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Cola Acuminata (Kola) Seed Extract

Fair

Kola nut extract that lightly conditions skin and helps control shine.

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Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract

Fair

Witch hazel extract that reduces shine and may soothe minor irritation.

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Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract

Fair

Witch hazel leaf extract that gently tightens skin and cuts down oiliness.

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Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer

Great

A silicone that blurs pores and helps skin look matte longer.

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Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer

Great

A silicone gel that gives a plush feel and controls shine.

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Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Great

A silicone that softly blurs lines and pores while cutting shine.

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Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer

Great

A silicone that extends makeup wear and keeps shine in check.

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Microcrystalline Cellulose

Great

A plant fiber powder that soaks up oil for a smoother, matte look.

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Nylon-12

Great

A silky powder that blurs pores and lightly soaks up oil.

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Nylon-66

Great

A texturizing powder that smooths skin's look and cuts down shine.

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Polysilicone-11

Great

A silicone elastomer that softens texture and controls shine.

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Silica

Great

A mineral powder that soaks up oil and blurs the look of pores.

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Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Great

A silica powder that controls shine and blurs uneven texture.

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Silica Silylate

Great

A treated silica that mattifies skin while keeping it lightweight.

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Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Great

A silicone resin that blurs texture, controls shine, and extends wear.

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Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer

Good

A film-forming polymer that blurs pores and controls shine.

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Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Good

Absorbs oil and blurs shine for a smooth, matte finish.

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Amylopectin

Good

A starch-based powder that cuts shine for a smoother, matte look.

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Bentonite

Good

A volcanic clay that soaks up oil and helps mattify skin.

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Benzyl PCA

Good

Fights odor-causing bacteria while adding a touch of hydration.

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Betaine Salicylate

Good

A gentler BHA that unclogs pores and smooths texture.

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Black Cumin Seed Oil

Good

Nigella seed oil that soothes skin and supports its barrier.

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Boron Nitride

Good

A mineral powder that blurs pores and controls shine.

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Calamine

Good

A mineral powder that soothes irritation and controls shine.

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Calcium Carbonate

Good

Chalk-like mineral that mattifies oily skin and softens texture.

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Canadian Colloidal Clay

Good

A mineral clay that soaks up oil for a more matte look.

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Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

Good

A film-former that helps makeup last longer with less shine.

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Capryloyl Glycine

Good

Helps balance oil and reduce the look of blemishes gently.

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Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Good

A silky silicone that blurs pores and gives a soft-focus finish.

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Colloidal Sulfur

Good

Suspended sulfur particles that help clear congested, blemish-prone skin.

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Corn Starch Modified

Good

A treated corn starch that absorbs oil for a smoother, matte look.

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Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Good

A silicone gel that blurs pores and controls shine for a velvety look.

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Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3

Good

A silicone elastomer that smooths glide and tames shine.

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Dimethicone Silylate

Good

A silicone that blurs pores and mattifies for a smoother look.

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Dimethicone/bis-isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer

Good

A silicone gel that soaks up oil and blurs the look of texture.

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Dimethylimidazolidinone Rice Starch

Good

A rice starch powder that soaks up oil for a soft-focus, matte look.

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Distarch Phosphate

Good

A modified starch that soaks up oil for a soft, blurred finish.

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Epilobium Angustifolium Extract

Good

Fireweed extract that calms skin and helps balance oiliness.

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Epilobium Fleischeri Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Good

Alpine willowherb extract that calms skin and reduces shine.

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Glycereth-26 Salicylic Acid

Good

A gentler form of salicylic acid that unclogs pores and smooths texture.

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HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Good

A soft-focus polymer that blurs pores and mattifies shiny skin.

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Hectorite

Good

A natural clay that soaks up excess oil and leaves skin feeling fresh.

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Houttuynia Cordata (Heartleaf) Extract

Good

Heartleaf extract that calms skin and helps balance excess oil.

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Hydrated Silica

Good

A mineral powder that soaks up oil and blurs the look of pores.

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Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Good

A modified starch that cuts shine and gives a soft-focus, matte look.

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Illite

Good

A clay mineral that absorbs oil and leaves skin looking matte.

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Laminaria Saccharina Extract

Good

A sugar kelp extract that balances oil while adding light moisture.

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Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Copolymer

Good

A polymer that smooths texture and helps makeup glide on evenly.

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Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate

Good

A mineral clay that mattifies skin and helps products glide on evenly.

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Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Good

A clay mineral that controls shine and smooths how products feel.

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Magnesium Carbonate

Good

A mineral powder that controls shine and blurs the look of pores.

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Magnesium Oxide

Good

A mineral powder that mattifies skin and softly blurs texture.

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Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Good

A texture powder that blurs pores, soaks up oil, and extends wear.

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Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer

Good

A texture powder that blurs skin, absorbs oil, and helps makeup last.

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Montmorillonite

Good

A clay that soaks up oil and impurities for a clearer, matte look.

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Moroccan Lava Clay

Good

A mineral clay that soaks up oil and gently polishes away impurities.

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Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid

Good

A plant-derived antioxidant that helps control shine and clear pores.

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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch

Good

Rice starch that blurs shine and gives skin a soft matte look.

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Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Good

A silicone powder that gives skin a velvety, shine-controlled finish.

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Polymethylsilsesquioxane/ Silica Crosspolymer

Good

A silicone-silica blend that blurs pores and soaks up excess oil.

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Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate

Good

An azelaic acid derivative that evens tone and controls shine.

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Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract

Good

Guava leaf extract calms skin and helps control shine and breakouts.

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Quartz Powder

Good

Ground quartz absorbs oil and blurs pores for longer-lasting makeup.

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Quaternium-18 Bentonite

Good

This treated clay thickens products and keeps makeup looking even.

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Quaternium-90 Bentonite

Good

This clay gives sticks and balms a stable, easy-to-apply texture.

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Quaternium-90 Montmorillonite

Good

This modified clay thickens oily formulas and helps color go on evenly.

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Quaternium-90 Sepiolite

Good

This fibrous clay adds structure and cuts greasiness in oily formulas.

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Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract

Good

Willow bark extract clears pores and helps control oily shine.

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Salix Nigra (Willlow) Bark Extract

Good

Black willow bark extract smooths skin and reduces shine.

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Sepiolite Extract

Good

This clay soaks up oil, leaving skin matte and smooth.

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Silica Cetyl Silylate

Good

A treated silica that cuts grease and leaves a velvety matte feel.

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Sodium Polyacrylate

Good

An absorbent polymer that thickens formulas and controls shine.

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Sodium Polyacrylate Starch

Good

A starch-based powder that soaks up oil for a lasting matte look.

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Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate

Good

A texture-smoothing polymer that helps control shine.

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Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate

Good

A natural mineral that soaks up oil and softens the look of pores.

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Solum Fullonum (Fuller's Earth)

Good

A natural clay that soaks up oil for a clean, matte finish.

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Starch Octenylsuccinate

Good

A modified starch that stabilizes formulas and cuts greasiness.

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Stearalkonium Bentonite

Good

A modified clay that thickens oil-based formulas and suspends pigment.

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Sulfur

Good

A mineral that absorbs oil and helps clear the look of blemishes.

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Talcum

Good

A fine mineral powder that soaks up oil for a smoother, matte look.

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Tannnic Acid

Good

An astringent plant compound that cuts oil and tightens pores' look.

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Tapioca Starch

Good

A cassava-derived powder that soaks up oil for a soft, matte finish.

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Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Good

A starch-silicone blend that mattifies skin and extends makeup wear.

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Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Starch

Good

A wheat-derived powder that absorbs shine for a smooth, matte look.

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Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

Good

A silicone that blurs pores, controls shine, and gives a matte feel.

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Zea Mays (Corn) Starch

Good

A fine corn powder that absorbs oil for a soft-focus, matte finish.

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Zinc Gluconate

Good

A mild zinc salt that helps balance oily, blemish-prone skin.

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Zinc PCA

Good

Helps moderate oil while adding light hydration for a balanced feel.

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10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid

Fair

Found in royal jelly, it helps balance oily, breakout-prone skin.

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Achillea Millefolium Extract

Fair

Yarrow extract that calms skin and helps control shine.

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Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder

Fair

Ground bamboo used to buff away flakes and control shine.

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Butyl Avocadate

Fair

An avocado-derived ester that helps mattify skin lightly.

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Carnitine

Fair

An amino acid derivative that may help control oily skin.

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Charcoal Powder

Fair

Absorbs excess oil and grime for a fresher, mattified complexion.

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