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Best serums and treatments for combination 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 combination skin

Serums with niacinamide and zinc PCA help control oily shine and improve texture on your T-zone. Other steps with hyaluronic acid and glycerin help keep your dry cheeks soft and hydrated.

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Products are ranked for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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, salicylic acid, and hyaluronic acid balance oily zones and dry cheeks while keeping pores clear and hydrated.

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

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you manage oily shine and improve skin texture, thanks to Niacinamide and Zinc PCA, which are excellent for combination skin.

  2. 2
    NEOGEN Dermalogy A-Clear Soothing Pink Eraser SuperiorAmazonCA$37.02

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you manage oily shine with ingredients like Salicylic Acid and Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Oil, while also soothing your combination skin thanks to Calamine and Centella Asiatica Extract.

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

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help balance your oily shine with Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and Niacinamide, which are known for their hydrating and balancing properties, making it an excellent choice for your combination skin.

  4. 4
    innisfree Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Serum SuperiorAmazonCA$43.50

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you manage oily shine by brightening your complexion and improving overall radiance, thanks to synergistic ingredients like Vitamin C and Niacinamide, which are also excellent for combination skin.

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    L'Oreal Paris Revitalift 12% Vitamin C + E + Salicylic Serum SuperiorAmazonCA$35.96
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    SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule HighAmazonCA$24.44
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    KraveBeauty Great Barrier Relief HighAmazonCA$40.00
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    Dr. Ceuracle Tea Tree Purifine 95 Essence HighAmazonCA$48.14
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    SOME BY MI Yuja Niacin Blemish Care Serum HighAmazonCA$32.00
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    MISSHA The First Essence 5X HighAmazonCA$43.00
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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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