Best Face Wash for Oily Skin in Pakistan (With Prices)

If your face looks shiny by lunchtime, your pores feel clogged after a day out, or heat and humidity seem to set off breakouts, a face wash made for oily skin is the easiest place to start. A good one removes excess oil, sweat, sunscreen and pollution without leaving your skin tight or squeaky, because over-stripped skin often feels oilier again a few hours later.

This guide lists the oily-skin face washes that are in stock at Embellishers right now, grouped by budget, with the prices shown on our site. Every pick links to its product page so you can read the full ingredients and directions before you buy. You can also browse every option in cleansers.

What to look for in a face wash for oily skin

Ingredient names on the front of the tube tell you most of what you need to know:

• Salicylic acid (BHA): an oil-soluble exfoliant that works inside the pore. It is the most common active in face washes for oily and acne-prone skin. Start with once a day if your skin is new to it.
• Niacinamide: often added to help with the look of oiliness and marks. Gentle enough for daily use for most people.
• Tea tree and neem: traditional ingredients that many people with oily skin like for a fresh, clean feel.
• Activated charcoal and clay (kaolin): help lift oil and grime, which is useful on heavy sunscreen or makeup days and in city pollution.
• A gel or foam texture: usually feels lighter on oily skin than a cream cleanser.

Avoid scrubbing hard or washing more than twice a day. Washing too often can leave skin dry on the surface while it still feels oily, especially in winter or air-conditioned rooms.

Best face wash for oily skin under Rs 500

You do not need to spend much to get a decent daily cleanser. These are all under Rs 500 on Embellishers:

• Golden Pearl Daily Oil Control Face Wash (Rs 250): a deep-cleansing wash made for oily and acne-prone skin. One of the most affordable oily-skin options we stock.
• Golden Pearl Tea Tree Face Wash (Rs 250) and Golden Pearl Active Neem Face Wash (Rs 250): good budget picks if you like a tea tree or neem formula.
• Jessica Oil Clear Face Wash (Rs 340): a lemon-based wash designed to clear excess oil.
• Garnier Skin Naturals Pure Active Neem Purifying Face Wash 50ml (Rs 351): a small, travel-friendly neem face wash from an international brand.
• CutePlus Acne Oil Free Facial Foam 100ml (Rs 395): an oil-free foam for oily and acne-prone skin.
• Saeed Ghani Tea Tree & Neem Acne Control Face Wash (Rs 495): made for oily, breakout-prone skin and designed to clean without stripping moisture.
• Saeed Ghani Activated Charcoal Detox Face Wash (Rs 495): a charcoal wash for a deeper clean on heavy sunscreen or makeup days.

Best face wash for oily skin under Rs 1,000

If you want a targeted active such as salicylic acid or niacinamide, these mid-range picks are worth a look:

• Conatural Acne Defence Face Wash (Rs 528): a gentle, entry-level salicylic acid cleanser for oily and acne-prone skin. A sensible first BHA face wash.
• Glow & Clean Niacinamide & Salicylic Acid Anti-Marks Face Wash (Rs 620): combines niacinamide and salicylic acid in one cleanser for oily skin with marks.
• Conatural Rice Face Wash & Scrub (Rs 870): a wash-and-scrub for oily skin that feels dull. Use the scrub action gently and not every day.

Premium picks (over Rs 1,000)

• Jenpharm Salicylic Acid Facewash (Rs 1,098): a salicylic acid cleanser formulated to unclog pores and control excess oil.
• CeraVe Foaming Cleanser 88ml (Rs 3,220): a foaming gel cleanser for normal to oily skin with ceramides, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, so it cleans without feeling harsh.
• CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser 236ml (Rs 6,000): a larger cleanser for blemish-prone skin, designed to clear excess oil and keep pores clean.

Best face wash for oily skin for men

Men’s skin is often oilier, and shaving adds irritation, so a simple, gentle routine works best. Any of the face washes above work for men. If you prefer one made for men, the Golden Pearl Men Daily Face Wash – Oil Control & Deep Clean (Rs 250) contains BHA (salicylic acid) and kaolin clay. Wash before shaving, and if your skin stings afterwards, skip active face washes on shaving days.

How to use a face wash for oily skin

1. Wet your face with lukewarm water. Very hot water can leave skin feeling tight.
2. Take a small, pea-sized amount and lather it in your hands.
3. Massage gently for about 30–60 seconds, focusing on the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin).
4. Rinse well and pat dry with a clean towel.
5. Follow with a light moisturiser, and use sunscreen in the morning. Oily skin still needs both.

Most people do well washing twice a day: morning and night. After the gym or a long, sweaty day outside, a third quick rinse with water is usually enough.

Patch-test first if you are new to salicylic acid or have sensitive skin: try the product on a small area for a few days. If you have severe, painful or persistent acne, see a dermatologist rather than switching face washes.

Build a simple oily-skin routine

A face wash works best as part of a short routine. After cleansing, many people with oily skin add a lightweight serum such as Conatural Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum (Rs 1,631), and finish the morning with a light sunscreen such as Golden Pearl Sun Block Sebum Control SPF 60 (Rs 300). Read our guides on how to use niacinamide serum and the best sunblock in Pakistan for more. Browse more options in serums and sunscreen.

Prices in this guide were taken from embellishers.store on 14 October 2026 and can change, so check the product page for the latest price. Cash on Delivery is available across Pakistan.

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