10 Best BB Creams for Oily Skin 2024 | UK Makeup Artist Reviewed

Although the bottle might be small, a little goes a long way where this BB cream is concerned. Made from a combination of plant and herb ingredients that soothe and nourish skin, it produces what it calls a 'baby skin effect'. This means clear, blemish-free, non-oily skin.

The product has the added benefit of coming in a wider range of shades made to blend to a bigger variety of skin tones. It's easy to apply and blend with its airiness preventing any chance of blocked pores. With SPF included, this BB cream really does do it all! 

This BB cream, specially formulated with dry skin in mind, works to moisturise the complexion as well as smoothing over any uneven areas and textures. This means helping to create a more flawless base with adequate hydration and a reliable coverage. 

It offers plenty of coverage whilst nourishing the skin, leaving it looking fresher and more even. And though it has a moisturising effect, it does not leave behind any unwanted greasiness. It is also hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic, great if your skin is sensitive as well as acne-prone.

This cream doubles up as a tinted moisturise and a primer and manages to combine the best of both. The tinted moisturiser aspect leaves skin feeling protected and soft, with a bit of colour to help conceal blemishes. 

This harmonises perfectly with the primer qualities which help to smooth your skin's texture whilst evening out skin tone. The oil-free formula is pretty light, but not too light and it comes in exciting luxurious packaging!

Garnier's BB cream has been around for a few years and is a popular choice, with good reason. The price makes this product accessible, although this accessibility is let down by the lack of shades, with not that many options available.

Oily skin is left matted but not to the point of dryness and skin imperfections are gently blurred. Whilst it is not the longest-lasting of the bunch, it is a solid option for daily use when a light touch-up is all that's required. 

One of the biggest advantages of this product is that it is able to warm up the complexion all year round, helping you to achieve a subtle but healthy glow no matter the season. At the same time, it is also able to revive dull complexions, as it is enriched with nourishing, radiance boosting ingredients. 

This product has a multi-tasking formula that does so much at once: it covers imperfections while brightening and improving the appearance of skin tone, maintains moisture on the skin, and defends skin against damaging UVA/UVB rays with an SPF 20 protection.

If matte is what you want, matte is what you'll get with this product. Its main goal: to fight shine. It is specially designed with oily-skin in mind, meaning it has an oil-free formula that doesn't block pores. 

It also has a nice wide range of shades making it a more inclusive product than others on this list. The biggest downside of this product is its lack of SPF, something which is a given for many BB creams, and it also lacks that more luxurious finish that some of the other creams promise. 

As the name suggests, this BB cream leaves your skin looking and feeling satin-smooth. REN as a company don't use any animal-tested ingredient or harsh chemicals, so you know that when you are using this product, you are being kind to the environment as well as your skin. 

This product is let down by its lack of colour choices, and its lower SPF means that it is not the best for extended sun exposure. If, however, your skin does match the light-medium colour, it will help to make your skin look clear and youthful with its anti-ageing properties. 

This BB cream acts more like a foundation and properly covers skin as opposed to just touching it up. Its finish is still dewy, though, so just because it is a little heavier on the face doesn't mean that it mattifies and dries. This cream also has soothing properties which can help to relax and calm temperamental skin. 

Its high coverage is perfect if that's what you're looking for in a BB cream, although it does leave your skin more prone to build-up and the following break-outs. It also lacks any SPF so watch out for those rays! 

With a unique moisturising gel formula, this BB cream from Clinique promises to hydrate the complexion for up to 8 hours. Meanwhile, the oil-free formula helps to stop excessive shine in its tracks, keeping the skin looking fresh and feeling comfortable. 

We think this BB cream is great for all skin types. The swirls on the camouflage print on the bottle indicate the lightest to deepest skin tones suitable, making it easy to help you find your perfect shade match. The only downside, however, is that it does not have sun protection. 

This cream clears your skin without eradicating its natural glow. It promises anti-shine protection as well as long-lasting moisture. As a lighter cream, coverage may not be as extensive as you would wish and the 'glow' can veer into shiny territory. 

As with all The Body Shop products, this BB cream is an ethical choice with its cruelty-free policy. It also has SPF 20 included, keeping your skin protected, although it's unfortunately not oil-free.