AM PM Skincare Routine
SKINCARE PRODUCTS FOR OILY SENSITIVE SKIN
Soothe & Mattify Your Skin in 3-8 Weeks
Your skin’s red, itchy, and inflamed. Then, despite the dry patches, it's visibly oily, too. You know you need to hydrate your skin to soothe the dryness and irritation. But trying new skincare products makes you nervous.
Most products you've tried have a greasy, heavy consistency that makes your skin even oilier. You also worry the ingredients will be too harsh, and they'll irritate your sensitive skin even more.
But here's the thing: Calming sensitivities and balancing oil is possible. You just need the right skincare products for your oily, sensitive skin.
Keep reading to discover skincare that thoroughly cleans, nourishes, and supports without leaving your skin feeling tight, oily, and irritated.
We've been there, too. That's why we've formulated results-driven cleansers that provide a deep clean without leaving your skin feeling tight, greasy, and irritated. Keep reading to discover the five-star rated cleansers that leave your skin clearer, brighter, and calmer in a few weeks.
YOUR AM & PM
Skincare Routine
The Skinician guide to your morning and evening skincare regime
Clear steps. Real purpose. No excess.
Skincare works best when it’s intentional, not overloaded.
There’s no one-size-fits-all routine. What matters is understanding the fundamentals, then choosing targeted treatments for when your skin needs them.
This guide shows you a simple daily structure, with optional treatments for specific concerns.
The Skinician Approach
Every routine needs a foundation.
Cleanse to support skin function.
Treat with targeted products specific to your skin concerns.
Protect to preserve skin health and results over time.
AM focuses on protection and brightness.
PM supports repair and renewal.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START? We'll Guide You.
Skip the guesswork and get our expert-backed recommendations tailored to your skin.
TAKE OUR QUIZ
WHY YOUR MORNING SKINCARE ROUTINE Matters
The purpose of your morning skincare routine is to prepare your skin for the day ahead.
Throughout the day, skin is exposed to UV rays, pollution and environmental stress. Over time, these factors can disrupt skin function and accelerate skin ageing. A consistent morning routine helps support the skin barrier, protect against daily stressors, and maintain skin health long term.
Step 1: Cleanser
Cleansing is the foundation of your morning skincare routine. It removes overnight oil, sweat and buildup, helping skin function properly and preparing it for treatment products that follow.
"Overall, it's an incredible value for its high-quality results. I highly recommend this cleanser to anyone looking for something gentle yet effective."
Stxr, verified Reviewer - Revitalising Cleanser
Step 2: Toner
Toners help rebalance skin after cleansing and deliver targeted benefits. The Revitalising Toner acts as a treatment in itself, supporting hydration, brightness and skin clarity without disrupting balance.
"I use this after cleansing as apart of my routine, but also during the day when my skin feels tight or dry. Immediately it looks brighter and feels refreshed."
Kirsten, verified Reviewer - Revitalising Toner
Step 3: Serum
Serums are where you can respond to what your skin needs most. Whether your focus is hydration, firmness or overall skin comfort, this step helps support balance and resilience.
Apply your chosen serum after cleansing or toning, following the guidance for that product. Some lightweight, hydrating formulas (such as Hyaluronic Elixir) are best applied to slightly damp skin, while others perform best on dry skin.
"This gives me optimum hydration without clogging my pores or feeling too heavy on my skin, it's a total hydration boost"
Alma, verified reviewer – Hyaluronic Elixir
Step 4: Eye Cream
The skin around the eyes is thinner and more delicate, so it benefits from targeted care and daily protection. Peptide Eye Complex is formulated to absorb easily and deliver active ingredients that help support firmness and hydration, while targeting dark circles and puffiness and supporting skin resilience.
"My go to eye cream. I have tried other creams and nothing ever compares this! It leave my under eyes looking so much better."
Laura, verified reviewer – Peptide Eye Complex
Step 5: Vitamin C Elixir
Vitamin C supports brightness and antioxidant protection. Use in the morning to help even skin tone and protect against daily environmental stress. As an oil-based elixir, apply after water-based serums and before SPF.
"I have been using this Elixir for just over 2 weeks now and the difference in my skin is unbelievable, so nourished and hydrated plus it doesn’t leave the skin greasy."
Nicola C, verified reviewer – Vitamin C Elixir
Step 6: SPF Moisturiser
SPF is essential in any morning skincare routine. It helps protect skin from UV damage while locking in hydration and the treatments applied earlier.
Skinician SPF moisturisers do more than protect. They are formulated with carefully chosen active ingredients to support optimal skin health and address specific concerns, so your skin is protected, supported and balanced throughout the day.
"This is my second tube and it's by far the best of any I've tried. The texture is soft but not greasy, sinks in without trace, bonus SPF, makeup goes on well without pilling" Gillian S, verified reviewer – Revitalising Day Cream SPF
Shop SPF Moisturisers
WHY YOUR EVENING SKINCARE ROUTINE Matters
The purpose of your evening skincare routine is to support skin repair and recovery.
Throughout the day, skin is exposed to UV rays, pollution and environmental stress. Evening is when skin naturally shifts into repair mode. A consistent night-time routine helps cleanse away daily buildup, support renewal, and strengthen the skin barrier while you sleep.
Step 1: Cleanser
Cleanse to remove makeup, SPF, oil and environmental residue. Evening cleansing ensures skin is properly prepared for treatment products and overnight repair.
“This is the best cleanser I’ve ever used. Apply a small amount to a dry face and the makeup, including mascara, literally melts away. It feels so good on your skin.”
Sandra, verified reviewer – Cleansing Balm
Step 2: Toner
Apply toner to rebalance skin after cleansing and prepare skin for treatment.
You can use Revitalising Toner in the evening to support hydration and comfort, or choose Glycolic Exfoliating Toner as a gentle daily exfoliant to help clarify, brighten and improve the absorption of products applied afterwards.
“Loved this. No fragrance, zero irritation and I could really notice a difference to my skin. I’m more confident not wearing makeup as I have a little glow.”
Cabrini, verified reviewer – Glycolic Exfoliating Toner
Step 3: Serum/Retinol
This is your targeted treatment step. Use a lightweight serum to support hydration, firmness or overall skin comfort, and / or apply retinol at night to support skin renewal.
Serums can be used when skin feels it needs extra support, while retinol is best introduced gradually and used in the evening only.
"This is an amazing product a must in everyone’s routine! I have noticed a big difference in my skin after 1 week of using this! "
Niamh, verified reviewer – Retinol Powerbalm
Step 4: Eye Cream
Gently tap Peptide Eye Complex around the eye contour to support hydration, comfort and recovery, helping address concerns such as dark circles, puffiness and fine lines.
“Has become an essential part of my daily skincare routine. Within a few weeks I noticed my dark circles had reduced and my fine lines smoother. Wouldn’t be without it now.”
Amy, verified reviewer – Peptide Eye Complex
Step 5: Night Cream
Apply night cream to nourish the skin barrier and support overnight recovery. This step helps lock in hydration and treatments applied earlier.
"My favourite night cream. Leaves skin super smooth and refreshed. Skin feels nourished and hydrated next morning"
Laura, verified reviewer - Restoring Night Cream
Step 6: Vitamin C Elixir
Vitamin C can be used in the evening only if retinol is not part of your routine. As an oil-based elixir, apply as the final step, after night cream.
If retinol is used, apply Vitamin C in the morning instead.
"I've purchased this product 3 times now and it is a must in my skincare routine."
Alma, verified reviewer - Vitamin C Elixir
SHOP AND SAVE With Bundles
Save 15% when you build your routine with Skinician Mix & Match Bundles.
Create a considered AM and PM routine tailored to your skin’s needs.
Hero AM Bundle
Build a morning routine tailored to your skin type, focused on protection, hydration and daily balance.
Shop Hero AM Bundle
Hero PM Bundle
Create an evening routine designed to support repair and renewal, customised to your skin’s needs.
Shop Hero PM BundleWith a little patience and the right skincare routine for your face, including carefully selected products formulated in a way to mattify skin and reduce that excess oil production, you can reduce the issues associated with excessive oil production.
Whether you’re suffering from an oily face all over or have specific oily areas such as an oily t-zone, oily eyelids, or forehead, you can take control and mattify shine.
At Skinician, we are committed to providing multi-functional skincare solutions that tackle a range of skin concerns, including excessive oiliness. Our specially formulated products aim to control oil production while ensuring your skin remains nourished and healthy.
With the correct routine and targeted skincare products, you can transform your skin, boost your confidence, and truly feel like your best self.
Best Products for Oily and Sensitive Skin
Balancing the needs of your oily and sensitive skin doesn't have to be a nightmare. And it shouldn't take a million skincare products or cost the Earth, either.
You only need a few multi-tasking products developed specifically for your skin type. Products that naturally reduce oil and calm irritation rather than cause it.
We recommend the Cleansing Balm, Hyaluronic Elixir (serum), Purifying Day Moisturiser SPF 30, and Purifying Mask to balance oil and soothe skin sensitivities.
SKINCARE EXPERT TIP: Invest in one cost-effective product, or save £69.50 on £193.50 worth of products with the Mix & Match Hydration Heroes bundle.
Best Cleanser for Oily and Sensitive Skin
Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm 100ml
The Cleansing Balm for oily, sensitive skin provides a deep cleanse, melting away makeup, debris, and sebum.
It’s also full of potent natural oils, giving the cleanser a heavenly, relaxing scent that makes taking your makeup off a treat.
The oils also have healing and anti-inflammatory properties, which make the Cleansing Balm gentle enough to protect your sensitive skin instead of irritating or stripping it.
The result? Clean, clear, and oil-free skin with a gorgeous glow.
"I started using this balm recently, and it is also absolutely brilliant. It smells amazing and leaves my skin feeling so clean and soft."
- Sharon | Verified Reviewer | 5 star rating
Best Serum for Oily and Sensitive Skin
Hyaluronic acid hydrates the skin, calms redness, and reduces inflammation, which is ideal for oily, sensitive skin. But you need a formula that doesn't sit heavily enough to increase oil production and isn't too harsh for sensitive skin.
We recommend the Hyaluronic Elixir serum for oily and sensitive skin. It has a gentle, lightweight formula with fragrance-free hyaluronic acid. The result? A healthy and radiant glow without irritation.
"Ageless Hyaluronic was absolutely fantastic. It absorbed immediately and left my skin feeling soo soft. I also noticed a dramatic difference around my crow's feet & smile lines. My skin felt much plumper. I used the product on my neck, which normally reacts to a lot of serums & moisturisers, as I have sensitive skin, But this was amazing!!"
- Donna | Verified Reviewer | 5 star rating
SKINCARE EXPERT TIP: Hyaluronic acid is gentle enough to be well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive skin. But just to be safe, always patch-test hyaluronic acid products before applying them to your face.
Best Moisturiser for Oily and Sensitive Skin
It can feel counterintuitive to moisturise oily skin. But hydration is one of the best ways to support your sensitive, oily skin type.
Like with serums, you need a moisturiser that hydrates without being so heavy that it leaves your skin greasy and congested. Your skincare must also be gentle enough to nourish oily skin into balance without causing redness, itchiness, and dry patches.
The Purifying Day Moisturiser SPF 30 with Zinc PCA keeps your skin hydrated without overstimulating oil production. It also comes with Vitamin E, a natural anti-inflammatory ingredient to soothe your skin sensitivities.
"I think this is the best moisturiser I have ever used. Not only did it help clear and prevent breakouts, it stopped my skin from being oily and smoothed my pores. I now have no need to wear an additional primer under my foundation! Also, a little goes a long way, so well worth the money!"
- Steph | Verified Reviewer | 5 star rating
SKINCARE EXPERT TIP: The Purifying Day Moisturiser also has an SPF30 explicitly designed to support those with an oilier skin type. So, with a single product, you get a results-driven moisturiser and an SPF sunscreen suitable for oily skin.
Best Face Mask for Oily and Sensitive Skin
You've tried face masks before. But instead of helping your oily, sensitive skin, they left it feeling tight, dry, and sore. We designed our Purifying Mask to do precisely the opposite.
Results-driven actives like Aloe Vera, Pro-Vitamin B5, and Green Clay make it potent enough to draw out impurities and balance sebum levels. But they also keep it soothing enough to reduce redness and calm irritation. And unlike other clay masks, it's easy to remove and doesn't leave your skin feeling tight and dry.
"Perfect mask. Gets rid of blackheads and clears deep down. Nicely mattifies skin, and no drying out and tight feeling after. Clears my skin so well…Would be so good for acne or spotty prone skin and oily skin."
- Cait E. | Verified Reviewer | 5 star rating
SKINCARE EXPERT TIP: Use the Purifying Mask overnight to reduce breakouts, refine pores and for a smoother, clearer complexion.
Affordable Skincare Bundle for Oily and Sensitive skin
Hydration is the ultimate key to healthy skin regardless of skin type. But skincare isn't one size fits all, and how you hydrate your skin matters. So, we're putting you in the driver's seat with the Mix & Match Hydration Heroes bundle.
The Hydration Heroes bundle comes with our Hyaluronic Elixir and Peptide Eye Complex as standard. You can customise further by choosing your ideal cleanser, retinol, and moisturiser. The Cleansing Balm and Purifying Day Moisturiser SPF 30 are both available in the bundle.
"The best selection of products tailored to give my skin type amazing hydration on a daily basis. I love how the products hydrate my skin without leaving it feeling oily and breaking it out the way other hydrating products can."
- Fiona | Verified Reviewer | 5 star rating
SKINCARE EXPERT TIP: The Mix & Match Hydration Heroes bundle is only available for a limited time. After the promotion period, the products will cost £193.50 instead of £124.00.
RESULTS You Can See
Built through consistency, not complexity.
Oily Sensitive Before and After - Skin Success Stories
“I have seen amazing results from all the products I have tried so far. Highly recommended. I am very happy with the results.”
Katka applied for our Skin Concern Programme after struggling to find skincare products to control her oily skin. Like many of us, Katka leads a busy lifestyle and needs a minimal skincare routine that naturally fits into her day-to-day.
Skincare expert Lindsay carried out a skin analysis to get to the cause of her oiliness and came up with a treatment plan for Katka. Lindsay prescribed multi-functional products, including the Purifying Day Moisturiser and Purifying Mask, to support Katka's oily skin and busy lifestyle.
The results were incredible. In four weeks, Katka swapped her oily, congested skin for a clear, bright, glowing complexion.
"My skin feels amazing!! Getting compliments all the time! It looks flawless."
That was Erika after completing her skincare journey with SKINICIAN. Erika came to us with oily-acne-prone skin that was also dry and tight due to sensitivities. Like Katka, she had tried many other skincare brands, but nothing seemed to work.
A SKINICIAN in-house skin specialist created a tailored skincare routine for Erika's skin concerns. Erika was prescribed various products, including the Purifying Day Moisturiser.
The results? In six weeks, Erika's skin was less oily, and the dry and tight areas were hydrated and calm.
About SKINICIAN
Founded by a mother-daughter duo, Hilary and Shelley, SKINICIAN has a mission to dispel the confusion in the skincare world by offering multi-functional products that target multiple skin concerns simultaneously.
We believe that skincare should be simplified, affordable, and effective without compromising skin's health or the planet's well-being.
All of our skincare use scientific formulas consisting of 90% naturally-derived actives.
SKINICIAN's commitment to sustainability
We’re committed to being eco-friendly. All of our products are vegan, cruelty-free, PETA-approved, and crafted in the UK. We’re dedicated to happy, healthy skin that doesn’t cost the earth.
Ready to buy products for Oily-Sensitive face?
We’re committed to you and we will endeavor to dispatch your order within 24-48 hours.
Shipping and delivery
All items ordered before 2 pm are dispatched on the same day. Orders after 2 pm are dispatched the following day. Any orders placed on a Friday after 2 pm are dispatched on Monday.
More on shipping and returns.
Guides on Oily and Sensitive Skin
Our oily skin blog answers commonly asked questions about the management and prevention of oily skin.
Some of the top cleansing guides include:
Should I moisturise if I have oily skin?
Transformative skincare ingredients for oily skin
Vitamins to take & apply to help combat oily skin
Oily skincare routine
Katka's skin journey: oily skin
Georgia's skin journey: combination skin (acne/ oily skin)
10 Reasons Why Vitamin C is a Must-Have for Mature Skin
Reasons Vitamin C is Incredible for Oily Skin
Can You Use Vitamin C Serum Under Your Eyes?
Tips to prevent and reduce oily skin
And for guides on oily skin, read:
Ruth’s oily skin and acne scars reduce with zinc products