The Best Gel-Based Moisturisers For People With Oily Skin

Because why should summer season put a dent in your skincare regime!

By Saurav Bhanot | LAST UPDATED: NOV 19, 2025

For some, it’s the season to get out and about, for some others it’s time to find a few moments of solace and shade. It’s the season to let go of the old and embrace the new while also being a time to start preparing for better, cooler months to come.

But since this isn’t about life advice but skincare instead, the only thing summer means is that it’s time to go ‘light’ when it comes to your moisturisers.

As the temperature rises, while your skincare regime should stay in place, you’ll definitely need to go easy on those heavy and rich moisturising creams. This is the time to use water/gel-based moisturisers instead.

How do gel-based moisturisers work?

Water/gel-based moisturisers are lighter on the skin, faster to absorb and won’t leave you feeling uncomfortable. They aren’t thick in texture either. And they work just as well as those heavy creams and lotions, mind you, so you don’t have to worry your skin would get damaged.

It would, though, if you aren’t using sunscreen of course – you are, right?

For those of you with oily skin, the struggle is real for the entire year. That unwanted ‘shine’ on your face thanks to excess oil production? The answer to that problem is also the same. Use a good moisturiser for oily skin that’s going to be water/gel based and designed to nourish your skin and help with excess oil production.

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Moisturisers For Oily Skin

Needless to say, summer is also when you should up your water intake. As we’ve told you many times already, no amount of moisturising would help if your skin isn’t hydrated from within.