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Best cleansers 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 cleanser for oily acne-prone skin

Cleansers with niacinamide help manage oiliness and improve skin texture, while exfoliating steps with salicylic acid target blemishes and maintain a clear complexion.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020

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. Salicylic acid and glycerin help clear excess oil and blemishes while keeping your skin balanced and hydrated.

  1. 1
    CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser SuperiorAmazonCA$20.96

    Why we picked it. This product effectively cleanses your skin from impurities, and thanks to ingredients like Niacinamide, it helps manage oiliness and improve skin texture, making it a great choice for your oily skin.

  2. 2
    iS Clinical Cleansing Complex SuperiorAmazonCA$82.99

    Why we picked it. This product effectively cleans your skin from impurities and helps manage oiliness with ingredients like Willow Bark Extract, while also promoting clarity through its blend of beneficial extracts.

  3. 3
    Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser SuperiorAmazonCA$54.99

    Why we picked it. This product cleanses your skin from impurities, and thanks to Salicylic Acid, it will effectively target blemishes and help maintain a clear complexion for your oily skin.

  4. 4
    Eminence Organic Skin Care Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser SuperiorAmazonCA$69.99

    Why we picked it. This product will cleanse your skin from impurities, and thanks to ingredients like Salicylic Acid and Yogurt, it will effectively balance oil production and clarify your complexion, making it ideal for your oily skin.

  5. 5
    Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser SuperiorAmazonCA$17.98
  6. 6
    Vichy Normaderm PhytoAction Daily Deep Cleansing Gel SuperiorAmazonCA$22.95
  7. 7
    ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel SuperiorAmazonCA$16.99
  8. 8
    PURITO From Green Deep Foaming Cleanser SuperiorAmazonCA$23.00
  9. 9
    Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser SuperiorAmazonCA$40.00
  10. 10
    Etude Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser SuperiorAmazonCA$25.96
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    Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser SuperiorAmazonCA$24.83
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    ETUDE Soonjung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser SuperiorAmazonCA$25.96
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    Fresh Soy Face Cleanser SuperiorAmazonCA$44.95
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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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