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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 ceramides help regulate oil production and clear out impurities for your oily skin, while formulas with salicylic acid may help control shine and keep pores clear.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025

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 hyaluronic acid provide lightweight hydration without clogging pores, which helps balance oily skin.

  1. 1
    CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser SuperiorAmazonCA$20.96

    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
    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 help control your oily shine by effectively targeting blemishes.

  3. 3
    iS Clinical Cleansing Complex SuperiorAmazonCA$82.99

    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.

  4. 4
    Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser SuperiorAmazonCA$29.79

    Why we picked it. This product cleans your skin from impurities while providing hydration with ingredients like Sodium Hyaluronate and various amino acids, which is beneficial for your oily skin.

  5. 5
    Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser SuperiorAmazonCA$17.98
  6. 6
    Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser SuperiorAmazonCA$40.00
  7. 7
    Fresh Soy Face Cleanser SuperiorAmazonCA$44.95
  8. 8
    ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel SuperiorAmazonCA$16.99
  9. 9
    Eminence Organic Skin Care Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser HighAmazonCA$69.99
  10. 10
    MISSHA Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cleansing Foam HighAmazonCA$17.34
  11. 11
    CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser HighAmazonCA$27.47
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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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