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22 Must-Have Products For Greasy Girls Trending On Amazon

If you hear the word "grease" and think of your skin before you think of the movie, I get it. Oily skin is tough — you want to remove excess oil without causing dryness, and you don’t want something that will clog pores. Luckily, there are some must-have products for oily skin that'll make your life so much easier.

The first step in reducing sebum production is to figure out what's causing the oil overflow in the first place. While oily skin is mostly genetic, it can certainly be increased by a few other factors — humid weather, heavy foundation, your menstrual cycle, and even stress can contribute. Luckily, there are some ingredients that can help control it. Using clay masks can naturally absorb oil, glycolic acid can balance out your skin, hyaluronic acid is hydrating without being too oily.

You might not be able to change your skin genetics or even reduce stress in your life, but there are products out there that will help manage your skin with ease. They're made with oily skin in mind, and they'll curb sebum without leaving your skin feeling too tight. And soon enough, the word "grease" will only describe cheap pizzas and '50s musicals.

by Amber Petty

1. A Green Tea Toner That Balances Your Skin

Innisfree Green Tea Balancing Skin, $14, Amazon

This all natural toner feels as smooth as water while the green tea extract and moisturizing agents help balance out your skin. It absorbs immediately and doesn't leave any sticky residue. Your makeup will glide onto your freshly balanced face, while the toner's minerals keep the skin nourished all day.

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2. A Cleanser That Takes The Oil Away

Amara Organics Facial Cleanser with Vitamin C, $18, Amazon

After you wash your face with this natural cleanser, you'd never know you had oily skin. Using aloe, rosehip, and tea tree oil, this wash gets out all the excess dirt and oil to leave your pores cleaner than ever. With 15 percent vitamin C, your skin stays nourished. It's totally vegan and contains no sulfates, parabens, dyes, or fragrances. Just natural stuff to keep your face matte in any weather.

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3. The Dry Shampoo For Oil-Free Hair

Drop Dead Gorgeous Dry Shampoo, $13, Amazon

If you're a greasy girl, that means your hair can turn into an oily mop at the end of a hot day. That doesn't mean you need to spend half your time in the shower, just use this dry shampoo. The vegan formula uses kaolin clay to keep your hair dry and gorgeous. There's a bit of charcoal in it to deodorize, but there's no parabens, talc, or synthetic chemicals involved. Please note that this product is just for dark haired ladies (because of the charcoal). Though blondes, if you feel like having a dark day, go ahead and give this dry shampoo a try.

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4. A Sunscreen That Doesn't Make Your Face Feel Greasy

La Roche-Posay Anthelion Clear Skin Face Sunscreen SPF 60, $20, Amazon

Summer brings all kinds of oily skin challenges. The heat ups the oil factor, then the last thing you want to do is add a greasy sunblock to the mix. Thankfully, La Roche-Posay has a sunblock that doesn't feel like Crisco on your face. The lotion feels light, but still has SPF 60 to keep you safe from the sun. Plus, this sunscreen helps absorb your natural oils so you won't have breakouts from the heat — and it'll feel dry to the touch, too.

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5. A Powder That Sucks Out The Sebum

Etude House Zero Sebum Drying Powder, $8, Amazon

Etude House is one of the biggest names in Korean skincare and this sebum drying powder is another of their long line of amazing products. The mineral powder uses cotton extract, willow, cinnamon, oregano, pine, portulaca oleracea, and gold to keep your face dry and soft. This powder won't dry out your skin, it just absorbs the excess and creates a smooth mineral barrier to help prevent future breakouts.

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6. This Clay Wash For Your Face Or Body

Safe House Naturals Detox Face & Body Wash, $20, Amazon

Just because you have oily skin doesn't mean you feel like using a million products on your face every day. If you want an easy cleanser that tackles your face and body, try this detox wash. The activated charcoal and bentonite clay exfoliate and get rid of oils while the aloe vera and coconut oil keeps the skin moisturized. It's completely natural and organic and will make your whole body feel super fresh.

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7. Blotting Papers To Keep Your Oil In Check

Natural Green Tea Oil Absorbing Tissues, $12 (2 Pack), Amazon

Even with the best cleansers and primers, it's pretty common to have a little oil buildup throughout the day. So, keep these blotting papers on hand to get rid of any extra shine. You get two packs with 100 sheets each and the package comes with a cute little dispenser that keeps all the papers in line. Use it on bare skin or with a full on makeup. You'll feel refreshed as the light scent of green tea graces your face.

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8. A Mask Made With Mud From The Dead Sea

Aria Starr Beauty Natural Dead Sea Mud Mask, $15, Amazon

If you have acne or oily skin, this is one of the best masks you can buy. Mud from the Dead Sea is way better than the stuff you have in your backyard after a rainy day. It's full of minerals that deeply clean pores and stop breakouts from happening, so this mask uses that fancy mud to its full potential. The mask also contains shea butter, jojoba oil, and aloe vera for a soothing, deep clean.

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9. Shampoo That Tames A Greasy Scalp

Degrease Shampoo for Oily Hair & Scalp, $11, Amazon

It sounds counter intuitive, but oily skin can actually give you dandruff. The clogged pores can attract germs which give you an itchy skin that can lead to dandruff flakes. But you won't have to worry about any of that with this shampoo. Designed specifically for people with oily hair, it delivers natural antibacterial agents to control dandruff and soothe your skin. It removes all build up, leaving your scalp clean and your hair completely refreshed. Instead of using harsh chemical dandruff shampoos, this gentle treatment will save your scalp the all natural way.

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10. A Glycolic Acid Cleanser With Jojoba Beads

Body Merry Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Cleanser, $19, Amazon

Dermatologists agree that glycolic acid is one of the best things for oily skin. So, why not get this exfoliating cleanser on Amazon with over 1200 glowing reviews — it uses 2.5 percent glycolic acid, willow bark, and jojoba beads to give you a deep clean. It breaks down oil in your face while also getting rid of the dead skin that oily skin can have, too.

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11. A Natural Wipe Perfect For Oily Skin

Wotnot Naturals Facial Wipes for Oily Skin, $9, Amazon

It's always nice to have a good face wipe around when you need to get off your makeup quickly or you just don't feel like going through your whole nightly cleansing ritual. These wipes will leave your skin clean without any added oily residue. The wipes are made of all natural, compostable fibers that are infused with grapefruit, papaya, and rose hip oil to clean the skin. There's no alcohol or parabens, yet the wipes get rid of any makeup, including waterproof eyeliner and mascara.

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12. A Natural Sponge With Exfoliating Powers

Konjac Sponge With Activated Charcoal, $10, Amazon

This natural konjac sponge is a chemical-free way to get rid of excess oil — used with your favorite cleanser or alone, it's filled with antioxidants and minerals that deep clean and prevent acne, too. One reviewer writes: "Love this sponge. I have very oily and acne prone skin. In conjunction with my black soap, this product helps a lot with oil control and preventing breakouts."

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13. A Gentle Micellar Water With Added Zinc

Vichy Normaderm 3-in-1 Micellar Cleansing Water and Makeup Remover for Oily Skin, $15, Amazon

Micellar water is gentle on the skin and removes makeup — but this one is perfect for oily skin because it also removes excess sebum and is enriched with zinc to purify skin, too. Best of all, since it's soap-free, you don't even need to rinse after you use it.

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14. A Cleansing Mist That Smells Like Roses

ecla Rose Water Hydrosol Mist Spray Toner, $14, Amazon

Get rid of excess oil in a single spritz with this rose water mist. The light toner restores the pH balance of the skin and calms irritation and inflammation. With one spray, you get a nice base that will help your skin absorb your moisturizer better and help your makeup glide on smoothly. Plus, you'll smell like roses all day, so people will love you for that.

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15. Shampoo And Conditioner That Get Rid Of Grease

Good Virtues Co. Clarifying Hair and Scalp Shampoo & Conditioner, $19, Amazon

Bathe your hair in chamomile, rosemary, and sage with this natural hair care. You get a shampoo and conditioner that are made to fight grease without parabens or synthetics. The black seed oil is full of minerals which nourish and repair your tresses, while the botanical extracts provide a deep clean. Your hair will look and feel amazing after giving your locks this all natural treatment. And it's made specifically for oily hair.

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16. A Primer Gel That Keeps Sebum Under Wraps

Aritaum Pore Master Sebum Control Primer, $14, Amazon

If you use this primer before you put on the rest of your makeup, you'll be amazed at how matte your skin feels. The polymer gel is super breathable and designed to absorb oil and reduce shine. It contains a fine powder to control sebum production while the green tea extract soothes the skin. One user wrote: "Yaaas. This stuff makes my skin look even toned without any make up on. I struggle with acne and this feels light and it washes off well. I put it to the test, i turned my AC off and went up and down my stairs a few times and my face was dry and make up perfect! "

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17. A Finishing Spray To Keep Makeup Flawless

Skindinavia The Makeup Finishing Spray, $11, Amazon

To guarantee oil won't ruin your makeup throughout the day, try out this finishing spray. It doesn't just seal the makeup, but gives you a matte look that really lasts. The spray is paraben-free and hypoallergenic, so you don't have to worry about adding any strange ingredients to your skincare routine.

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18. A Super Serum To Clean Up Your Skin

TruSkin Naturals Tea Tree Clear Skin Serum, $25, Amazon

This serum is packed with vitamins A and C and tea tree oil to give your face everything you need in one little dropper. The natural serum is potent and effective, and it'll help even out your skin while ridding the skin of excess oil. It's also got hyaluronic acid, retinol, niacinamide, and salicylic acid for extra-healthy skin.

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19. A Light Foundation That Keeps You Super Matte

La Roche-Posay Mattifying Mousse Foundation, $30, Amazon

Even if your other skincare products work to curb sebum production, a bad foundation can make you look oily. This mattifying foundation is especially made for oily skin and the light mousse feels delightful on your face. You get the coverage you need while the makeup absorbs oil without clogging your pores — and it comes in five shades.

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20. A Dry Shampoo With Nettle

Klorane Dry Shampoo with Nettle, $20, Amazon

When I see a bunch of nettles, I don't typically think "that's probably great for my hair!" But, it turns out I was wrong. This dry shampoo uses nettle extract to regulate sebum production to give you a dry, comfortable scalp. Just spritz this on, wait two minutes, and give your hair a quick brush just to get rid of any excess powder. You're hair will be completely renewed without a trace of grease.

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21. A Moisturizer That Also Fights Acne

InstaNatural Acne Moisturizer For Face, $18, Amazon

In the past, you may have used a really astringent cleanser to clear up your acne, then piled on the moisturizer to combat those drying effects. Now, you can moisturize and get rid of acne with just one product. This moisturizer uses .5 percent salicylic acid to fight acne while the all natural ingredients keep your skin soft and smooth. This is a gentle way to fight breakouts and keep your face looking as lovely as possible.

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22. A Finishing Powder For A Perfect Matte Look

Aesthetica Translucent Setting Powder, $19, Amazon

For a final touch that keeps shine away, use this setting powder. This vegan, gluten-free powder contains no talc and won't dry out your skin. It's made to adhere to your freshly applied makeup and stay in place for the rest of the day — because it absorbs oil and doesn't settle into the face like cakier powders tend to do. Everyone can use a good setting powder, but if you really need to take care of shine, give this translucent powder a try.

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