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Best cleansers for oily skin

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

What makes a good cleanser for oily skin

Cleansers with niacinamide and willow bark extract help control shine and reduce excess oil. Exfoliating steps with salicylic acid clear out pores and manage blemishes.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025Clinical Therapeutics, 1989

Products are ranked for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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. Glycerin and niacinamide balance oil and maintain moisture for a shine-free feel.

  1. 1
    CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser SuperiorAmazon$15.97

    Why we picked it. This product cleanses your skin from impurities, and thanks to Niacinamide, it will help you control oil production, which is ideal for your oily skin.

  2. 2
    iS Clinical Cleansing Complex SuperiorAmazon$49.00

    Why we picked it. This product will cleanse your skin from impurities, and thanks to Willow Bark Extract and Glycerin, it will also help control oiliness and maintain hydration for your oily skin.

  3. 3
    Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser SuperiorAmazon$11.88

    Why we picked it. This product cleans your skin from impurities and helps manage oily shine thanks to Niacinamide, while Glycerin ensures your skin remains hydrated.

  4. 4
    Fresh Soy Face Cleanser SuperiorAmazon$28.08

    Why we picked it. This product cleans your skin from impurities while maintaining moisture balance, which is ideal for your oily skin, thanks to ingredients like glycerin and aloe vera that work synergistically to cleanse and hydrate.

  5. 5
    Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam HighAmazon$29.00
  6. 6
    Eminence Organic Skin Care Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser HighAmazon$34.00
  7. 7
    MISSHA Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cleansing Foam HighAmazon$9.20
  8. 8
    CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser HighAmazon$13.62
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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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