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Normal-Oily SkinCare Regimen Set review: my honest take

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*As stated by SeneGence.

The Normal-Oily SkinCare Regimen Set is SeneGence’s core routine for skin that gets shiny: 3 in 1 Cleanser – Normal to Oily, DayTime Moisturizer – Normal to Oily, Evening Moisturizer – Normal to Oily and EyeCrème. It’s also the best-rated of the three core sets on SeneGence’s site, at 4.87 out of 5 from 408 reviews.

Oily skin still needs moisturizer. It just needs one that doesn't turn you into a disco ball.

The point of this version is balance. The cleanser targets excess oil and impurities, and SeneGence says the DayTime Moisturizer mattifies an oily T-zone, which matters if you wear foundation over it. You still moisturize, just lighter. What’s not included: the Facial Resurfacer exfoliating step, and SPF. Oily or reactive skin that wants SPF built in should look at the Microbiome set.

At $265 it’s the same as the four singles added up ($45 + $70 + $80 + $70), so it’s about convenience, not savings. If your oily skin is also sensitive or blemish-prone, the Microbiome SkinCare Regimen Set is made for that, and it includes an SPF 15 day cream.

Normal-Oily vs Microbiome vs Normal-Dry regimen: which set should you get?

	Normal-Oily Regimen Set My pick	Microbiome Regimen Set	Normal-Dry Regimen Set
Made for	Normal to oily skin	Sensitive to oily or troubled skin	Normal to dry skin
Day cream	Mattifying (SeneGence)	SPF 15, zinc oxide	Orchid stem cells, squalane
SPF included	No	Yes	No
Price	$265	$290	$265
Pick it if	You're shiny but not sensitive	You're oily and reactive	You're mostly comfortable, dry in patches

How to use it in your AM and PM routine

13 in 1 Cleanser – Normal to Oilyin this set2Facial Resurfaceradd-on3EyeCrèmein this set4DayTime Moisturizer – Normal to OilyAM, in this set5Evening Moisturizer – Normal to OilyPM, in this set

Morning: cleanse, exfoliate if you’ve added the Resurfacer, EyeCrème, then DayTime, which doubles as a matte base for makeup. Night: remove makeup, then repeat with the Evening Moisturizer. If pores bother you, MakeSense Silk Primer goes on after DayTime.

What’s in the set piece by piece

• 3 in 1 Cleanser – Normal to Oily: cleanses, tones and exfoliates per SeneGence, with an orange exfoliator, Miracne and sarcosinate for excess oil and impurities.
• DayTime Moisturizer – Normal to Oily: orchid stem cells, MARSturizer and willowherb; SeneGence says it mattifies an oily T-zone.
• Evening Moisturizer – Normal to Oily: orchid stem cells, hyaluronic acid and ReneSeed peptide, aimed at lines, pores and firmness.
• EyeCrème: LOOK & BLUSH Oleoactif and squalane, for crow’s feet, puffiness and dryness around the eyes.

Other sets worth a look

• Microbiome SkinCare Regimen Set: 4 steps for sensitive to oily skin, with SPF 15, $290
• Normal-Dry SkinCare Regimen Set: the same 4 steps for normal to dry skin, $265
• Triple Cell Renewal Trio: Climate Control, GLP-Complex and SeneCell, $385

My tips

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Normal-Oily SkinCare Regimen Set FAQs

Is the Normal-Oily regimen good for oily skin?

It’s SeneGence’s core routine for normal to oily skin. The cleanser targets excess oil, and SeneGence says the DayTime Moisturizer mattifies the T-zone.

Does the Normal-Oily set work for acne-prone skin?

SeneGence positions the Microbiome set for sensitive, oily and troubled skin, so that’s the better match if breakouts or redness are your main concern.

What's in the Normal-Oily SkinCare Regimen Set?

The normal-to-oily versions of 3 in 1 Cleanser, DayTime Moisturizer and Evening Moisturizer, plus EyeCrème. Four products for morning and night.

Does the Normal-Oily set save money?

No. At $265 it costs the same as the four products bought separately. You get convenience and a routine matched to your skin type.

Does it include SPF?

No. For SPF, SeneGence’s only option is Microbiome Defense SPF 15, which is made for sensitive to oily skin and could replace DayTime on sunny days.