Would it be okay to just apply a moisturizing cream as a base?

Maybe it's because I have extremely oily skin, but even if I only apply toner and lotion, oil starts to build up by the time I go to bed. In the summer, it gets to the point where my face feels stuffy. So, no matter how carefully I try to apply various products, the oil just explodes, and I end up washing my face one more time before bed. It feels like such a waste because all the products I applied become useless. I feel like I really need to start taking better care of my skin now, but would applying just a moisturizer at night be enough? I'd like to hear the opinions of those with oily skin.