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Best serums and treatments for oily 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 oily acne-prone skin

Serums and treatments with niacinamide help control oil and reduce breakouts. Other options with benzoyl peroxide, propolis, and vitamin C may also target acne and blemishes while keeping oily skin clear.

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Products are ranked for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 vitamin C help control excess oil, brighten dark spots, and keep breakouts at bay.

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

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you target acne and blemishes by regulating oil production with niacinamide and providing antibacterial benefits with propolis, making it exceptionally suitable for your oily skin.

  2. 2
    Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Toner SuperiorAmazonA$29.00

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you target acne and blemishes with the brightening and clarifying properties of Niacinamide and Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, which are especially beneficial for your oily skin.

  3. 3
    Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10 SuperiorAmazonA$29.99

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you target acne and blemishes with Benzoyl Peroxide, which is particularly effective for your oily skin by reducing breakouts.

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

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you manage breakouts and oiliness with its Vitamin C and Niacinamide, which are known to brighten and control sebum for your oily skin.

  5. 5
    COSRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence SuperiorAmazonA$33.00
  6. 6
    Dr. Ceuracle Tea Tree Purifine 95 Essence HighAmazonA$41.56
  7. 7
    SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule HighAmazonA$24.94
  8. 8
    NEOGEN Dermalogy REAL VITA C SERUM HighAmazonA$50.60
  9. 9
    Purito Centella Unscented Serum HighAmazonA$32.00
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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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