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ZO Skin Health skincare

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

ZO Skin Health is an American skincare brand founded in 2007 and owned by Blackstone Inc. since 2020.

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ZO Skin Health is beloved for its thoughtful range of serums, cleansers, masks, and eye products, all carefully formulated with nourishing glycerin. Its products suit mature skin and sensitive skin best, owing to their gentle, barrier-supporting nature. For targeted concerns, the brand offers standout solutions such as the Exfoliation Accelerator for acne-prone skin, the Exfoliating Cleanser for skin with dark spots, and the Growth Factor Serum for mature skin. Through regular use, its key ingredients like glycerin significantly increased skin hydration and restored barrier function.

This page covers some of the most popular ZO Skin Health products; for the whole ZO Skin Health range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

ZO Skin Health serums and treatments

Other ZO Skin Health products

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 9.8k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise ZO Skin Health for improving skin texture, brightening dull complexions, and reducing fine lines. The most common complaints are the high price point and the potential for skin irritation or breakouts.

Highlights

  • Skin smoothness and texture improvement Often Mentioned
    • “skin instantly became baby smooth — Exfoliating Polish”
    • “Smoother skin — Exfoliation Accelerator”
    • “Skin feels amazingly soft — Enzymatic Peel”
  • Radiance and brightening Often Mentioned
    • “looking for glowing baby like skin — Exfoliating Polish”
    • “Glowing complexion — Exfoliation Accelerator”
    • “gorgeous glow — Retinol Skin Brightener”
  • Lightweight serums Often Mentioned
    • “The lightweight gel feels refreshing upon application — Growth Factor Serum”
    • “absorbs quickly — Daily Power Defense”
    • “Lightweight and tolerable formulation. — Firming Serum”
  • Reduces oil and refines pores Sometimes Noted
    • “Helps keep surface oils under control. — Complexion Renewal Pads”
    • “Pores look smaller — Instant Pore Refiner”
    • “Very affective to reduce oil and make my pore smaller. — Complexion Clearing Masque”
  • High price point Mostly Mentioned
    • “my wallet winced — Exfoliating Polish”
    • “Premium pricing might not suit budget-conscious buyers — Growth Factor Serum”
    • “very expensive — Daily Power Defense”

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Questions and answers

Is ZO Skin Health good for oily skin?

Yes, ZO Skin Health is good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for oily skin. Reviewers often note that the products help reduce oil and refine pores. Vitamin E helps support skin quality.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Is ZO Skin Health worth it?

ZO Skin Health may be worth it for shoppers seeking visible improvements in skin smoothness, texture, and radiance, as these benefits are often mentioned by reviewers. However, the brand comes with a mostly mentioned high price point, with prices on the page mostly ranging between A$196.62 and A$245.42. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types.

What are ZO Skin Health's best products?

ZO Skin Health products on this page with the highest fit across skin types include Exfoliating Cleanser, Complexion Renewal Pads, Exfoliation Accelerator, and Retinol Skin Brightener. Reviewers often mention improvements in skin smoothness and texture as well as increased radiance.

Which ZO Skin Health cleanser is best for oily skin?

Exfoliating Cleanser is the best ZO Skin Health cleanser for oily skin, followed by Gentle Cleanser. Lovi rates Exfoliating Cleanser High for oily skin and Gentle Cleanser Average for oily skin.

Does ZO Skin Health cause breakouts?

ZO Skin Health is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the brand-focused routine rates Superior for acne-prone skin and reviewers often note that these products help reduce oil and refine pores. Lovi rates several products on this page, such as Daily Power Defense and Exfoliating Cleanser, High for acne-prone skin.

Is ZO Skin Health fragrance-free?

No, the ZO Skin Health products on this page are not entirely fragrance-free, as 9 of the 15 items list fragrance among their ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in ZO Skin Health products?

The key ingredients across the ZO Skin Health products on this page are Vitamin E and Glycerin. Vitamin E helps provide antioxidant support and skin conditioning benefits.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

How do I build a ZO Skin Health skincare routine?

To build a ZO Skin Health skincare routine, start your morning with Exfoliating Cleanser, Calming Deep Moisture Toner, First Spray Serum, and a mineral SPF, while your evening includes Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream, Exfoliating Cleanser, Growth Factor Serum, and First Spray Serum. Reviewers often mention that these products help improve skin smoothness and texture, though the brand features a high price point.

Where can I buy ZO Skin Health, and how much does it cost?

ZO Skin Health is founded in the United States and available at stores in Australia. Prices for the products on this page range from A$196.62 to A$245.42.

What are good alternatives to ZO Skin Health?

CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica are similar brands with pages on Lovi. Lovi rates CeraVe-focused routines High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

ZO Skin Health vs CeraVe: which is better?

ZO Skin Health rates better than CeraVe, with Lovi rating the ZO Skin Health-focused routines Superior across dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types compared to High for CeraVe. Reviewers often mention skin smoothness and radiance improvements from ZO Skin Health products, though they also note a high price point.

Who owns ZO Skin Health, and where is it from?

ZO Skin Health is an American brand founded in 2007, owned by Blackstone Inc. since 2020.

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Is ZO Skin Health cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list ZO Skin Health as cruelty-free.

Is ZO Skin Health good for dry skin?

Yes, ZO Skin Health is good for dry skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine for dry skin as Superior. Reviewers often mention skin smoothness and texture improvement, while noting a high price point.

Is ZO Skin Health good for sensitive skin?

Yes, ZO Skin Health is well suited for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention skin smoothness and texture improvements from the lightweight serums, though the products carry a high price point.

Is ZO Skin Health good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, ZO Skin Health is well suited for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that the products help improve skin smoothness and texture. Additionally, the selection includes options like Exfoliating Polish and Exfoliating Cleanser that rate High for acne-prone skin.

Is ZO Skin Health good for skin with dark spots?

Yes, ZO Skin Health is good for skin with dark spots, featuring products like Retinol Skin Brightener and Brightalive Skin Brightener that Lovi rates High for this concern. Reviewers often mention improvements in radiance and brightening when using these lightweight serums.

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Is ZO Skin Health good for mature skin?

Yes, ZO Skin Health is well-suited for mature skin. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for mature skin, and several products such as Exfoliating Polish and Exfoliation Accelerator achieve High or Superior fit levels.

Research behind ZO Skin Health's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its 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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