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Best moisturizer under ₹500 for oily skin

A lower budget should not mean a bad match. These options stay under ₹500 and are scored for oily skin and daily use.

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Minimalist

Salicylic Cleanser

A daily gentle exfoliating cleanser formulated with 2% Salicylic Acid and LHA to deeply cleanse pores, control excess oil, and prevent blackheads and breakouts.

₹399

Matches your oily skin type.
Targets your concern: acne.
Suits humid climate routines.
Non-comedogenic pick for acne-prone skin.

Texture: gelFragrance freeNon-comedogenic

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Alternatives

Minimalist

95% match

Sepicalm Moisturizer

A lightweight, non-greasy moisturizer formulated with Sepicalm, Oat Extract, and Vitamin B5 to soothe, hydrate, and repair the skin barrier.

₹399

Matches your oily skin type.
Targets your concern: acne.
Suits humid climate routines.

Texture: lotionFragrance freeNon-comedogenic

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The Derma Co

95% match

Salicylic Cleanser

A gentle gel-based cleanser formulated with 1% Salicylic Acid to exfoliate, control oil, and prevent acne breakouts.

₹349

Matches your oily skin type.
Targets your concern: acne.
Suits humid climate routines.

Texture: gelNon-comedogenic

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Dot & Key

95% match

Cica Cleanser

A gentle, pH-balanced face wash with Cica and Salicylic Acid designed to calm blemishes, reduce redness, and soothe sensitive, acne-prone skin.

₹345

Matches your oily skin type.
Targets your concern: acne.
Suits humid climate routines.

Texture: gelNon-comedogenic

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Why it works

Matches your oily skin type.
Targets your concern: acne.
Suits humid climate routines.
Non-comedogenic pick for acne-prone skin.

What to avoid

extremely dry skin
compromised skin barrier
known sensitivity to BHAs

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