Why does moisturizer make my face shiny? It covers your skin in a slowly absorbed moisturising layer. Making your skin shiny, soft and silky to touch. Depending on your skin condition depends on how quickly your skin adapts. If you are using any of the “glowing moisturizers” then this is a normal fact, your skin will shine.

If you notice your skin is shiny and dry, use a moisturizer designed for dehydrated skin. “If you use a moisturizer after cleansing, you can ‘trick’ the skin into believing it has the right amount of oil so it does not overproduce,” says Charles.