doTERRA skincare

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

doTERRA is an American skincare brand founded in 2008 and owned by dōTERRA International, LLC.

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Skincare enthusiasts cherish doTERRA for its nourishing cleansers and botanical formulas. Its products suit balanced, normal, and combination skin types best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Facial Cleanser for acne-prone skin. Daily users appreciate how the gentle selections maintain clean, refreshed complexions.

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

doTERRA cleansers

Facial Cleanser

Questions and answers

Is doTERRA worth it?

Yes, doTERRA is worth it because Lovi rates its routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The doTERRA products on this page also list no fragrance in their ingredients.

What are doTERRA's best products?

doTERRA's best products are its brand-focused routines, which Lovi rates Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The doTERRA products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which doTERRA cleanser is best for oily skin?

Facial Cleanser is the doTERRA cleanser on this page for oily skin, and Lovi rates it Average for oily skin.

Does doTERRA cause breakouts?

The doTERRA products on this page are unlikely to cause breakouts, as they use gentle cleansers like sodium cocoyl isethionate. Lovi rates the doTERRA-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007

Is doTERRA fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the doTERRA products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in doTERRA products?

doTERRA features tea tree oil, glycerin, and sodium cocoyl isethionate in its formulations. Tea tree oil helps manage acne-prone skin, while glycerin and sodium cocoyl isethionate support skin hydration and gentle cleansing.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007

How do I build a doTERRA skincare routine?

To build a doTERRA skincare routine, you use the Facial Cleanser daily to help keep skin clean and fresh. Lovi rates doTERRA-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What are good alternatives to doTERRA?

Good alternatives to doTERRA include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi for comparison.

doTERRA vs CeraVe: which is better?

Both brands are excellent choices, as Lovi rates the doTERRA-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, while also rating the CeraVe-focused routine Superior across those same skin types.

Who owns doTERRA, and where is it from?

doTERRA is an American brand founded in 2008, owned by dōTERRA International, LLC.

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Is doTERRA cruelty-free?

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

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Research behind doTERRA's key ingredients

The efficacy of 5% topical tea tree oil gel in mild to moderate acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study
Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf · Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007
Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations
Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face study
Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf · Dermatology, 2014
The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study
Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Why is sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI) mild to the skin barrier? - An in vitro investigation based on the relative sizes of the SCI micelles and the skin aqueous pores
Sodium cocoyl isethionate · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007

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

Co-founder, Medical Director

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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

Medical Board

Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
Aishani Shah, MD

Medical Board

Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
Asya Zubkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
Hanna Kurets, MD

Medical Board, Medical Advisor

Dermatology MD
Elina Nazarenko, MD

Medical Board

Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
Victoria Derkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist