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Best serums and treatments for 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 serum for acne-prone skin

Serums and treatments with niacinamide and zinc PCA help control oil production and reduce inflammation to manage breakouts. Additional steps with salicylic acid and tea tree oil clear out pores and target blemishes while soothing the skin.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2004

Products are ranked for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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. Niacinamide, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid help control excess oil, fade post-acne marks, and soothe breakouts while keeping your skin balanced.

  1. 1
    The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% SuperiorAmazonCA$6.60

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you manage acne and breakouts by regulating oil production and reducing inflammation, thanks to the synergistic action of Niacinamide and Zinc, which is particularly beneficial for your combination skin.

  2. 2
    innisfree Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Serum SuperiorAmazonCA$43.50

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you target acne and blemishes with Vitamin C and Niacinamide, while Madecassoside calms inflammation and supports your combination skin.

  3. 3
    COSRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence SuperiorAmazonCA$24.49

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you balance your combination skin and improve its overall radiance, thanks to Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and Niacinamide, while also targeting blemishes.

  4. 4
    NEOGEN Dermalogy A-Clear Soothing Pink Eraser SuperiorAmazonCA$37.02

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you target acne and blemishes with ingredients like Salicylic Acid and Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Oil Leaf, while soothing your combination skin with Centella Asiatica Extract.

  5. 5
    SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule SuperiorAmazonCA$22.09
  6. 6
    Olay Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Serum SuperiorAmazonCA$35.98
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    Purito Centella Unscented Serum SuperiorAmazonCA$23.25
  8. 8
    L'Oreal Paris Revitalift 12% Vitamin C + E + Salicylic Serum SuperiorAmazonCA$35.96
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    SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-cica Intensive Ampoule HighAmazonCA$22.73
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    SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule HighAmazonCA$22.49
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    SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule HighAmazonCA$24.44
Where it goes in the routine: the full routine for acne-prone skin

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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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