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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 with propolis, niacinamide, and salicylic acid help manage breakouts and calm redness by reducing inflammation. Additional formulas with vitamin C, centella asiatica, and ceramides fade post-acne marks and support the skin barrier while targeting blackheads.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2004

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 and soothing botanical extracts help calm breakouts, fade post-acne marks, and balance oil production without clogging pores.

  1. 1
    Beauty of Joseon Propolis + Niacinamide Glow Serum SuperiorAmazonA$16.95

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help reduce your acne and blemishes by leveraging the anti-inflammatory properties of niacinamide and the soothing effects of propolis, while also balancing your combination skin.

  2. 2
    NEOGEN Dermalogy Real Niacinamide 15% Firming Serum SuperiorAmazonA$52.32

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you target acne and blemishes with its high concentration of Niacinamide, while Bisabolol soothes your combination skin.

  3. 3
    COSRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence SuperiorAmazonA$33.00

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you balance your combination skin and improve its overall radiance, thanks to Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and Niacinamide, while also targeting blemishes.

  4. 4
    NEOGEN Dermalogy Real Vitamin C Serum SuperiorAmazonA$50.60

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you target acne and blemishes with the synergistic effects of Vitamin C and Niacinamide, while also providing hydration suitable for your combination skin thanks to Sodium Hyaluronate.

  5. 5
    Purito Centella Unscented Serum SuperiorAmazonA$32.00
  6. 6
    Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10 SuperiorAmazonA$29.99
  7. 7
    Olay Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Serum SuperiorAmazonA$29.99
  8. 8
    SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule HighAmazonA$24.94
  9. 9
    SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule HighAmazonA$34.41
  10. 10
    SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-cica Intensive Ampoule HighAmazonA$20.00
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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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