Is there anyone who has severe internal dryness but is also afraid of oils?

That's exactly me... My skin is dry on the inside, but if I apply oils, it feels stuffy for no reason, and I'm scared that tiny bumps will break out, so I can't bring myself to use them.

So I keep reapplying moisturizer, but I feel like even that has its limits... It feels fine when I apply it, but it starts feeling tight again after a while.

Anyone looking at it would think it’s dry skin, but then oil comes up, so it’s even more ambiguous.

Seriously, what should I use for skin like this? lol I've been looking at nothing but words like ceramide, panthenol, oil-free, and barrier cream, but I still haven't found the answer...

Is there anyone with a similar skin type who has found a routine that works well for them? Please let me know if there is a way to tackle inner dryness without using oil.

This is my biggest worry these days.