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Best serums and treatments for acne-prone skin

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

What makes a good serum for acne-prone skin

Serums and treatments with niacinamide and green tea extract help calm redness and target breakouts, while exfoliating steps with salicylic acid and lactic acid clear out pores. Additional options with vitamin c, centella asiatica extract, and hyaluronic acid help fade post-acne marks and keep the skin balanced.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2016

Products are ranked for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. For a ranking based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

Lovi's ranking

Why we picked these. Niacinamide, Vitamin C, and Hyaluronic Acid help fade post-acne marks, brighten dark spots, and keep combination skin hydrated without clogging pores.

  1. 1
    Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum SuperiorAmazonAED 168.76

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you target blemishes and breakouts with Niacinamide, while the multiple forms of Hyaluronic Acid provide exceptional hydration for your combination skin.

  2. 2
    innisfree Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Serum SuperiorAmazonAED 120.47

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you target acne and blemishes with Vitamin C and Niacinamide, while Madecassoside calms inflammation and supports your combination skin.

  3. 3
    SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Spot Cream SuperiorAmazonAED 42.55

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you target acne and blemishes with soothing ingredients like Centella Asiatica Extract and Niacinamide, which are also beneficial for your combination skin.

  4. 4
    Clinique Fresh Pressed Daily Booster with Pure Vitamin C 10% SuperiorAmazonAED 365.22

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you target acne and breakouts with Salicylic Acid, while Glycerin and Squalane ensure your combination skin stays hydrated and balanced.

  5. 5
    COSRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence SuperiorAmazonAED 40.00
  6. 6
    NEOGEN Dermalogy Real Vitamin C Serum SuperiorAmazonAED 89.30
  7. 7
    Purito Centella Unscented Serum SuperiorAmazonAED 44.00
  8. 8
    Olay Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Serum SuperiorAmazonAED 102.12
  9. 9
    Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10 SuperiorAmazonAED 36.96
  10. 10
    SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-cica Intensive Ampoule HighAmazonAED 38.50
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    SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule HighAmazonAED 38.10
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    SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule HighAmazonAED 38.50
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Behind this ranking

Lovi ranks every product by its fit score, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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