There's one word to keep top of mind when shopping for an exfoliator to aid oil levels: balance. Logic may tell you the goal should be to absorb as much oil as humanly possible, but since says different; if oil skin is dried out, it will only work overtime to create more oil, taking you directly back to square one.

A powder (like this one, packed with calming green tea and exfoliating papaya extract) is perfect, as it holds the power to melt away oil and impurities while maintaining enough hydration to ensure the balancing act stays in tact. Just mix with warm water and get to work.