Skincare routine for oily skin
Cleansers and toners with niacinamide help control oil and shine, while exfoliating steps with salicylic and glycolic acid clear out pores and blackheads. Serums and treatments with niacinamide and vitamin C help manage blemishes and keep skin smooth.
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 and is away from the sun. This weekly routine takes the place of the evening routine once a week and adds deeper exfoliation and masks to help manage shine and keep pores clear.
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Products are rated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 niacinamide help control oil, while formulas with salicylic acid and willow bark extract target blemishes and oily shine. These cleansers are used every morning and evening, and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
A$13.99
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Paula's Choice
CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser
A$32.00
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iS Clinical
Cleansing Complex
A$77.97
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Cetaphil
Daily Facial Cleanser
A$11.39
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Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
A$73.61
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Innisfree
Bija Trouble Facial Foam
A$19.00
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MISSHA
Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cleansing Foam
A$20.92
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Eminence Organic Skin Care
Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser
A$73.69
Step 2Hydrating Toner
Hydrating toners and essences with niacinamide help control oily shine and minimize the look of pores, while steps with hyaluronic acid and glycerin boost moisture. This hydrating toner step is used every morning and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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Some By Mi
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
A$34.66
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Paula's Choice
Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
A$42.00
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Pyunkang Yul
Calming Deep Moisture Toner
A$23.99
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Dear, Klairs
Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
A$28.00
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TIRTIR
Milk Skin Toner Light
A$42.90
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Pixi
Retinol Tonic
A$43.25
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numbuzin
No.5 Vitamin Boosting Essential Toner
A$38.00
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COSRX
Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner
A$37.00
Step 3Moisturizer
Moisturizers with birch sap juice, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, allantoin, snail secretion filtrate, betaine, panthenol, heartleaf extract, centella asiatica extract, jojoba oil, ceramides, niacinamide, adenosine, yuja extract, glutathione, arbutin, natural moisturizing factors, green tea extract, and squalane help hydrate your oily skin and manage oily shine without clogging pores. This moisturizer step is used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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COSRX
Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
A$22.99
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COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
A$18.90
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Anua
Heartleaf 78% Soothing Cream
A$42.00
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CeraVe
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
A$36.14
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Elizavecca
Witch Piggy Hell Pore Control Hyaluronic Acid 97%
A$25.90
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Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
A$24.00
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The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
A$19.90
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Isntree
Green Tea Fresh Serum
A$34.00
Step 4SPF
Sunscreens with Cell-Ox Shield, Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Helioplex, Hyaluronic Acid, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, and other picked ingredients help defend against UV damage while managing oily shine and providing a soft, matte finish for your oily skin. These sunscreens are used every morning as part of your daily routine.
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La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60
A$27.99
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Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Water Gel Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
A$15.99
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Bioderma
Photoderm Mineral Fluide SPF50+
A$24.49
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Eucerin
Photoaging Control Sun Fluid SPF 50
A$36.79
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Cetaphil
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
A$22.90
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Aveeno
Positively Mineral Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
A$37.76
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Laneige
Radian-C Sun Cream
A$41.24
Evening
Step 1Pre-Cleanser
Makeup removers with camellia seed oil, squalane, and hyaluronic acid help lift away excess oil and makeup while keeping oily skin soft and hydrated. This step is used every evening and once a week in place of the usual evening routine.
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Shu Uemura
Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
A$80.43
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Pyunkang Yul
Deep Cleansing Oil
A$30.99
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MISSHA
Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
A$27.35
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Dermalogica
Precleanse
A$172.95
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DHC
Pore Cleansing Oil
A$52.24
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Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Cleansing Oil
A$33.00
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Anua
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
A$26.00
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Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes
A$6.99
Step 2Cleanser
Cleansers with niacinamide help control oil, while formulas with salicylic acid and willow bark extract target blemishes and oily shine. These cleansers are used every morning and evening, and once a week in place of the evening routine.
-
CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
A$13.99
-
Paula's Choice
CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser
A$32.00
-
iS Clinical
Cleansing Complex
A$77.97
-
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Cleanser
A$11.39
-
Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
A$73.61
-
Innisfree
Bija Trouble Facial Foam
A$19.00
-
MISSHA
Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cleansing Foam
A$20.92
-
Eminence Organic Skin Care
Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser
A$73.69
Step 3Cleansing Toner
This step in your PM routine sweeps away residual impurities, and with salicylic and glycolic acid, it helps control oily shine and refine pores. Cleansing toners with aloe vera, ginseng, and rose flower water also help soothe your skin.
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Caudalie
Vinopure Purifying Toner
A$75.95
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Pixi
Glow Tonic
A$59.95
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Rodial
Vitamin C Brightening Tonic
A$82.91
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Medicube
Zero Pore Pad 2.0
A$29.90
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SKIN1004
Tea-Trica Purifying Toner
A$20.55
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MISSHA
Vita C Plus Brightening Toner
A$31.98
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COSRX
AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
A$21.80
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Medicube
Zero Pore Pad
A$29.90
Step 4Serum or Treatment
Serums with niacinamide and zinc PCA help control oily shine, while formulas with propolis and tree extract may calm blemishes and soothe the skin. These treatments are used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Beauty of Joseon
Propolis + Niacinamide Glow Serum
A$16.95
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NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Niacinamide 15% Firming Serum
A$52.32
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Dr. Ceuracle
Tea Tree Purifine 95 Essence
A$41.56
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NEOGEN Dermalogy
REAL VITA C SERUM
A$50.60
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Sunday Riley
C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum
A$115.27
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Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Toner
A$29.00
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KraveBeauty
Great Barrier Relief
A$75.11
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NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Vitamin C Serum
A$50.60
Step 5Moisturizer
Moisturizers with birch sap juice, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, allantoin, snail secretion filtrate, betaine, panthenol, heartleaf extract, centella asiatica extract, jojoba oil, ceramides, niacinamide, adenosine, yuja extract, glutathione, arbutin, natural moisturizing factors, green tea extract, and squalane help hydrate your oily skin and manage oily shine without clogging pores. This moisturizer step is used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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COSRX
Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
A$22.99
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COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
A$18.90
-
Anua
Heartleaf 78% Soothing Cream
A$42.00
-
CeraVe
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
A$36.14
-
Elizavecca
Witch Piggy Hell Pore Control Hyaluronic Acid 97%
A$25.90
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Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
A$24.00
-
The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
A$19.90
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Isntree
Green Tea Fresh Serum
A$34.00
Once a week
Step 1Pre-Cleanser
Makeup removers with camellia seed oil, squalane, and hyaluronic acid help lift away excess oil and makeup while keeping oily skin soft and hydrated. This step is used every evening and once a week in place of the usual evening routine.
-
Shu Uemura
Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
A$80.43
-
Pyunkang Yul
Deep Cleansing Oil
A$30.99
-
MISSHA
Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
A$27.35
-
Dermalogica
Precleanse
A$172.95
-
DHC
Pore Cleansing Oil
A$52.24
-
Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Cleansing Oil
A$33.00
-
Anua
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
A$26.00
-
Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes
A$6.99
Step 2Cleanser
Cleansers with niacinamide help control oil, while formulas with salicylic acid and willow bark extract target blemishes and oily shine. These cleansers are used every morning and evening, and once a week in place of the evening routine.
-
CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
A$13.99
-
Paula's Choice
CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser
A$32.00
-
iS Clinical
Cleansing Complex
A$77.97
-
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Cleanser
A$11.39
-
Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
A$73.61
-
Innisfree
Bija Trouble Facial Foam
A$19.00
-
MISSHA
Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cleansing Foam
A$20.92
-
Eminence Organic Skin Care
Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser
A$73.69
Step 3Enzyme Powder
Enzyme powders with papain, pineapple enzymes, rice powder, subtilisin, and lipase help digest dull surface cells to manage oily shine and reveal brighter skin. The enzyme powder step is used once a week in place of the evening routine.
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FANCL
Facial Washing Powder
A$35.50
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Papa Recipe
Tea Tree Control Enzyme Powder Cleanser
A$75.00
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Dr. Barbara Sturm
Enzyme Cleanser
A$114.68
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Good Molecules
Pineapple Exfoliating Powder
A$47.76
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Eminence Organic Skin Care
Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant
A$68.42
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By Wishtrend
Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash
A$38.38
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FANCL
Deep Clear Washing Powder
A$30.00
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AMOREPACIFIC
Treatment Enzyme Peel
A$83.06
Step 4Cleansing Mask
This cleansing mask step is used once a week in place of the evening routine. Cleansing masks with salicylic acid, willow bark extract, enzymes, and clay help deep-draw oil and impurities to control shine and clear pores.
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HERBIVORE Botanicals
Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
A$118.35
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Glamglow
Supermud Clearing Treatment
A$94.70
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HERBIVORE
Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask
A$118.35
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Origins
Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay
A$65.07
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The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Masque
A$43.90
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Sand & Sky
Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask
A$54.00
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Isntree
Real Mugwort Clay Mask
A$28.78
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Philosophy
Purity Made Simple Pore Extractor Exfoliating Clay Mask
A$46.49
Step 5Hydrating Toner
Hydrating toners and essences with niacinamide help control oily shine and minimize the look of pores, while steps with hyaluronic acid and glycerin boost moisture. This hydrating toner step is used every morning and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
-
Some By Mi
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
A$34.66
-
Paula's Choice
Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
A$42.00
-
Pyunkang Yul
Calming Deep Moisture Toner
A$23.99
-
Dear, Klairs
Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
A$28.00
-
TIRTIR
Milk Skin Toner Light
A$42.90
-
Pixi
Retinol Tonic
A$43.25
-
numbuzin
No.5 Vitamin Boosting Essential Toner
A$38.00
-
COSRX
Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner
A$37.00
Step 6Serum or Treatment
Serums with niacinamide and zinc PCA help control oily shine, while formulas with propolis and tree extract may calm blemishes and soothe the skin. These treatments are used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
-
Beauty of Joseon
Propolis + Niacinamide Glow Serum
A$16.95
-
NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Niacinamide 15% Firming Serum
A$52.32
-
Dr. Ceuracle
Tea Tree Purifine 95 Essence
A$41.56
-
NEOGEN Dermalogy
REAL VITA C SERUM
A$50.60
-
Sunday Riley
C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum
A$115.27
-
Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Toner
A$29.00
-
KraveBeauty
Great Barrier Relief
A$75.11
-
NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Vitamin C Serum
A$50.60
Step 7Moisturizer
Moisturizers with birch sap juice, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, allantoin, snail secretion filtrate, betaine, panthenol, heartleaf extract, centella asiatica extract, jojoba oil, ceramides, niacinamide, adenosine, yuja extract, glutathione, arbutin, natural moisturizing factors, green tea extract, and squalane help hydrate your oily skin and manage oily shine without clogging pores. This moisturizer step is used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
-
COSRX
Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
A$22.99
-
COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
A$18.90
-
Anua
Heartleaf 78% Soothing Cream
A$42.00
-
CeraVe
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
A$36.14
-
Elizavecca
Witch Piggy Hell Pore Control Hyaluronic Acid 97%
A$25.90
-
Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
A$24.00
-
The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
A$19.90
-
Isntree
Green Tea Fresh Serum
A$34.00
Research behind this routine
Topical 4% nicotinamide vs. 1% clindamycin in moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris
Efficacy Evaluation of a Topical Hyaluronic Acid Serum in Facial Photoaging
Behind this routine
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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