Skincare routine for dry skin
Cleansers, toners, serums, and moisturizers with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and ceramides help add moisture and ease tightness and dehydration, while enzyme powders with papain help lift away flakiness. Moisturizers and serums with ceramides and niacinamide help smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.
The morning routine prepares the skin for the day: it cleans off the night, hydrates, and protects, with sunscreen as its last step. The evening routine removes sunscreen, makeup, and the day's oil, then treats the skin while it rests away from the sun. The weekly routine takes the place of the evening routine once a week and adds the deeper steps.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003Experimental Dermatology, 2025The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2020
Products are rated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For a routine based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
Morning
Step 1Cleanser
Cleansers with ceramides and hyaluronic acid help hydrate and restore dry skin, while cleansers with glycerin and aloe vera help maintain moisture balance and soothe flakiness. This step is used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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CeraVe
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
AED 32.95
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La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
AED 74.76
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Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
AED 84.53
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ROUND LAB
1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel
AED 34.60
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Dr. Dennis Gross
Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser
AED 118.31
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ETUDE
Soonjung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser
AED 39.58
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Pyunkang Yul
Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser
AED 80.19
Step 2Hydrating Toner
In the Lovi routine for this skin the hydrating toner step is used every morning. Hydrating toners with hyaluronic acid and glycerin help boost hydration and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, while steps with propolis and honey extract improve skin texture and appearance.
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COSRX
Propolis Synergy Toner
AED 65.43
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Dear, Klairs
Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
AED 69.00
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Pyunkang Yul
Calming Deep Moisture Toner
AED 64.25
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Paula's Choice
Advanced Replenishing Toner
AED 154.49
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Isntree
Hyaluronic Acid Toner
AED 26.90
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ROUND LAB
Birch Juice Moisturizing Toner
AED 35.00
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Isntree
Hyaluronic Acid Toner Plus
AED 62.98
Step 3Moisturizer
Moisturizers with natural moisturizing factors, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and allantoin help provide immediate and long-lasting hydration to relieve flakiness and tightness, while formulas with ceramides and shea butter support your dry skin barrier. This moisturizer step is used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream
AED 34.80
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Elizabeth Arden
Advanced Ceramide Lift and Firm Night Cream
AED 493.00
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Obagi
Hydrate Luxe
AED 244.74
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The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
AED 65.00
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COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
AED 29.35
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La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Balm AP+
AED 78.95
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NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Ferment Micro Essence
AED 140.15
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The History of Whoo
HwanYu Essence
AED 490.00
Step 4SPF
In the Lovi routine for dry skin the sunscreen step is used every morning. Sunscreens with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide help defend against UV rays, while moisturizing steps with glycerin and ceramides help soothe tightness and dehydration.
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Dr.G
Green Mild Up Sun+
AED 81.00
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Dear, Klairs
All-day Airy Sunscreen
AED 95.14
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d'Alba
UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50
AED 92.70
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Torriden
DIVE-IN Mild Sunscreen
AED 69.98
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thinkbaby
Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+
AED 88.70
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Purito
Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen
AED 39.50
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d'Alba
Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen
AED 92.70
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Bioderma
Photoderm Mineral Fluide SPF50+
AED 65.10
Evening
Step 1Pre-Cleanser
This makeup remover step is used every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine. Cleansers and makeup removers with hyaluronic acid, squalane, and nourishing plant oils help hydrate dry skin and smooth out fine lines.
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MISSHA
Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
AED 35.29
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Shu Uemura
Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
AED 179.45
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Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Cleansing Oil
AED 69.04
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Pyunkang Yul
Deep Cleansing Oil
AED 65.65
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B.LAB
Cica Barrier Cleansing Oil Balm
AED 62.10
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Erno Laszlo
Hydra-Therapy Cleansing Oil
AED 212.92
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Pyunkang Yul
Deep Clear Cleansing Balm
AED 84.00
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Augustinus Bader
The Cleansing Balm
AED 311.30
Step 2Cleanser
Cleansers with ceramides and hyaluronic acid help hydrate and restore dry skin, while cleansers with glycerin and aloe vera help maintain moisture balance and soothe flakiness. This step is used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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CeraVe
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
AED 32.95
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La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
AED 74.76
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Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
AED 84.53
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ROUND LAB
1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel
AED 34.60
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Dr. Dennis Gross
Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser
AED 118.31
-
ETUDE
Soonjung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser
AED 39.58
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Pyunkang Yul
Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser
AED 80.19
Step 3Cleansing Toner
Cleansing toners with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and panthenol help boost moisture and hydration for your dry skin, while versions with glycolic and lactic acid gently sweep away impurities and smooth the surface. This cleansing toner step is used every evening in the Lovi routine for dry skin.
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ROUND LAB
1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water
AED 38.99
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COSRX
Full Fit Propolis Synergy Pad
AED 42.75
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First Aid Beauty
Facial Radiance Pads
AED 89.21
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Eucerin
DermatoCLEAN Hyaluron Toner
AED 117.40
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The INKEY List
PHA Toner
AED 81.68
Step 4Serum or Treatment
Serums with niacinamide, peach extract, and hyaluronic acid help deeply hydrate dry skin and reduce flakiness. These treatments are used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Peach & Lily
Glass Skin Refining Serum
AED 168.76
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Manyo Factory
Bifida Biome Complex Ampoule
AED 98.04
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COSRX
Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence
AED 40.00
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Paula's Choice
RESIST Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum
AED 347.75
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ma:nyo
Bifida Biome Complex Ampoule
AED 99.12
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Kate Somerville
Kx Active Concentrates Bio-Mimicking Peptides Serum
AED 210.99
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Purito
Centella Unscented Serum
AED 44.00
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KraveBeauty
Great Barrier Relief
AED 164.35
Step 5Moisturizer
Moisturizers with natural moisturizing factors, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and allantoin help provide immediate and long-lasting hydration to relieve flakiness and tightness, while formulas with ceramides and shea butter support your dry skin barrier. This moisturizer step is used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream
AED 34.80
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Elizabeth Arden
Advanced Ceramide Lift and Firm Night Cream
AED 493.00
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Obagi
Hydrate Luxe
AED 244.74
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The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
AED 65.00
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COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
AED 29.35
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La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Balm AP+
AED 78.95
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NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Ferment Micro Essence
AED 140.15
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The History of Whoo
HwanYu Essence
AED 490.00
Once a week
Step 1Pre-Cleanser
This makeup remover step is used every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine. Cleansers and makeup removers with hyaluronic acid, squalane, and nourishing plant oils help hydrate dry skin and smooth out fine lines.
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MISSHA
Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
AED 35.29
-
Shu Uemura
Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
AED 179.45
-
Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Cleansing Oil
AED 69.04
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Pyunkang Yul
Deep Cleansing Oil
AED 65.65
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B.LAB
Cica Barrier Cleansing Oil Balm
AED 62.10
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Erno Laszlo
Hydra-Therapy Cleansing Oil
AED 212.92
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Pyunkang Yul
Deep Clear Cleansing Balm
AED 84.00
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Augustinus Bader
The Cleansing Balm
AED 311.30
Step 2Cleanser
Cleansers with ceramides and hyaluronic acid help hydrate and restore dry skin, while cleansers with glycerin and aloe vera help maintain moisture balance and soothe flakiness. This step is used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
-
CeraVe
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
AED 32.95
-
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
AED 74.76
-
Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
AED 84.53
-
ROUND LAB
1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel
AED 34.60
-
Dr. Dennis Gross
Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser
AED 118.31
-
ETUDE
Soonjung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser
AED 39.58
-
Pyunkang Yul
Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser
AED 80.19
Step 3Enzyme Powder
This step is used once a week in place of the evening routine. Exfoliating steps with papain and rice powder help digest dull surface cells and reveal softer, brighter skin.
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VT
Cica Mild Powder Wash
AED 47.62
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FANCL
Facial Washing Powder
AED 91.68
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AMOREPACIFIC
Treatment Enzyme Peel
AED 382.00
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Good Molecules
Pineapple Exfoliating Powder
AED 92.37
Step 4Nourishing Mask
Nourishing masks with Hydrodeep Technology, niacinamide, ceramides, and panthenol help deeply hydrate and repair flakiness for dry skin. This step is used once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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Mediheal
Watermide Essential Mask
AED 65.00
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Anua
Heartleaf 77% Soothing Sheet Mask
AED 97.63
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Pyunkang Yul
Calming Mask Pack
AED 122.85
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REN Clean Skincare
Evercalm Ultra Comforting Rescue Mask
AED 215.00
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Numbuzin
No.2 Water Collagen 65% Voluming Sheet Mask
AED 30.00
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Caudalie
Vinosource-Hydra Moisturizing Mask
AED 129.00
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I'm From
Mugwort Mask
AED 120.28
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Some By Mi
Glow Luminous Ampoule Mask
AED 45.00
Step 5Serum or Treatment
Serums with niacinamide, peach extract, and hyaluronic acid help deeply hydrate dry skin and reduce flakiness. These treatments are used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Peach & Lily
Glass Skin Refining Serum
AED 168.76
-
Manyo Factory
Bifida Biome Complex Ampoule
AED 98.04
-
COSRX
Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence
AED 40.00
-
Paula's Choice
RESIST Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum
AED 347.75
-
ma:nyo
Bifida Biome Complex Ampoule
AED 99.12
-
Kate Somerville
Kx Active Concentrates Bio-Mimicking Peptides Serum
AED 210.99
-
Purito
Centella Unscented Serum
AED 44.00
-
KraveBeauty
Great Barrier Relief
AED 164.35
Step 6Moisturizer
Moisturizers with natural moisturizing factors, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and allantoin help provide immediate and long-lasting hydration to relieve flakiness and tightness, while formulas with ceramides and shea butter support your dry skin barrier. This moisturizer step is used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
-
SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream
AED 34.80
-
Elizabeth Arden
Advanced Ceramide Lift and Firm Night Cream
AED 493.00
-
Obagi
Hydrate Luxe
AED 244.74
-
The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
AED 65.00
-
COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
AED 29.35
-
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Balm AP+
AED 78.95
-
NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Ferment Micro Essence
AED 140.15
-
The History of Whoo
HwanYu Essence
AED 490.00
Research behind this routine
Role of topical emollients and moisturizers in the treatment of dry skin barrier disorders
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
Behind this routine
Lovi builds every routine from each product's 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.
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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