Benton · K-Beauty
Best Benton Products for Oily Skin
4 Benton picks that actually work on oily skin — ranked by editor rating, not by what the brand pushes hardest. Updated 2026.
Benton was one of the original K-beauty cult brands, and the Snail Bee line remains a genuinely effective option for irritated, blemish-prone skin. The brand had a contamination scare years ago that dented trust, but they've since tightened manufacturing and reformulated with better preservation systems. Their minimalist approach means products are rarely exciting, but they're reliably gentle and effective. The aloe propolis gel is an underrated gem that deserves more attention.
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8.5/10 · moisturizerAloe Propolis Soothing Gel
An underrated gem that deserves far more attention than it gets. This aloe-propolis gel is the ideal moisturizer for oily and acne-prone skin types who need hydration without any heaviness. The 80% aloe base provides genuine soothing, while propolis brings antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It absorbs in seconds, leaves zero residue, and plays well under sunscreen. The ingredient list is remarkably short and clean — no fragrance, no essential oils, no filler. If your skin runs oily and breaks out easily, this might be your endgame moisturizer.
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8.5/10 · essenceSnail Bee High Content Essence
The product that built Benton's cult following, and it still holds up. Snail mucin for repair, bee venom for anti-inflammatory action, niacinamide for brightening, and a touch of EGF for cell turnover — it's a thoughtfully stacked formula at a price that makes Western alternatives look absurd. The texture is lighter than COSRX's snail essence, absorbing faster with less residual stickiness. Particularly effective for post-acne marks and general redness. The bee venom concentration is low enough to be gentle but present enough to be functional.
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7.5/10 · tonerAloe BHA Skin Toner
Aloe + snail + BHA in a toner — Benton's triple-threat for acne-prone skin. Soothes while it gently exfoliates pores.
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7.5/10 · tonerDeep Green Tea Toner
A straightforward green tea toner that leverages Camellia sinensis leaf water as its primary ingredient. The antioxidant and mild astringent properties of green tea make this a natural fit for oily and combination skin that needs hydration without heaviness. The formula is stripped down to essentials — no fragrance, no unnecessary extracts, just green tea, hyaluronic acid, and panthenol doing the work. It's not flashy, but it's exactly the kind of honest, well-executed basic that Benton does best.