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ZO Skin Health skincare

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

ZO Skin Health is an American skincare brand founded in 2007 and owned by Blackstone Inc. since 2020.

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ZO Skin Health is warmly celebrated for its thoughtfully formulated serums, cleansers, masks, and eye products, all enriched with nourishing glycerin. Its products suit mature skin and oily skin best, supporting their specific biological needs. For targeted concerns, the standout products include the Exfoliation Accelerator for acne-prone skin, the Exfoliating Cleanser for skin with dark spots, and the Growth Factor Serum for mature skin. According to scientific studies, glycerin significantly increased skin hydration and restored barrier function.

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

ZO Skin Health serums and treatments

Other ZO Skin Health products

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 9.8k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise ZO Skin Health for improving skin texture, brightening dull complexions, and reducing fine lines. The most common complaints are the high price point and the potential for skin irritation or breakouts.

Highlights

  • Skin smoothness and texture improvement Often Mentioned
    • “skin instantly became baby smooth — Exfoliating Polish”
    • “Smoother skin — Exfoliation Accelerator”
    • “Skin feels amazingly soft — Enzymatic Peel”
  • Radiance and brightening Often Mentioned
    • “looking for glowing baby like skin — Exfoliating Polish”
    • “Glowing complexion — Exfoliation Accelerator”
    • “gorgeous glow — Retinol Skin Brightener”
  • Lightweight serums Often Mentioned
    • “The lightweight gel feels refreshing upon application — Growth Factor Serum”
    • “absorbs quickly — Daily Power Defense”
    • “Lightweight and tolerable formulation. — Firming Serum”
  • Reduces oil and refines pores Sometimes Noted
    • “Helps keep surface oils under control. — Complexion Renewal Pads”
    • “Pores look smaller — Instant Pore Refiner”
    • “Very affective to reduce oil and make my pore smaller. — Complexion Clearing Masque”
  • High price point Mostly Mentioned
    • “my wallet winced — Exfoliating Polish”
    • “Premium pricing might not suit budget-conscious buyers — Growth Factor Serum”
    • “very expensive — Daily Power Defense”

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Questions and answers

Is ZO Skin Health good for oily skin?

Yes, ZO Skin Health is a good option for oily skin because the brand-focused routines rate Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often note that the products help reduce oil and refine pores.

Is ZO Skin Health worth it?

Deciding if ZO Skin Health is worth it depends on your skincare goals, as reviewers often mention skin smoothness and a bright look alongside a high price point. Lovi rates the brand routines High for dry skin and Superior for oily, sensitive, and combination skin. Some of the ZO Skin Health products on this page are fragrance-free, though many include added fragrance.

What are ZO Skin Health's best products?

ZO Skin Health's best products are those that fit mature, oily, and sensitive skin best, which include Exfoliating Cleanser, Complexion Renewal Pads, and Exfoliation Accelerator. Lovi rates the brand's routines for oily skin and sensitive skin as Superior. Reviewers often mention improvement in skin smoothness and texture as well as radiance and brightening from the products.

Which ZO Skin Health cleanser is best for oily skin?

Exfoliating Cleanser is the best cleanser on this page for oily skin, while Gentle Cleanser is also available for this skin type.

Does ZO Skin Health cause breakouts?

ZO Skin Health is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the brand-focused routine for acne-prone skin rates High on Lovi. Reviewers often mention skin smoothness and sometimes note that the products help reduce oil.

Is ZO Skin Health fragrance-free?

No, the ZO Skin Health products on this page are not all fragrance-free, as 9 out of the 15 items list fragrance among their ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in ZO Skin Health products?

The key ingredients across the ZO Skin Health products on this page include vitamin E and glycerin. Topical treatments containing vitamin E help improve skin smoothness and texture while supporting a radiant appearance.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

How do I build a ZO Skin Health skincare routine?

To build a ZO Skin Health routine for dry skin, start your morning with Exfoliating Cleanser, Supple Preparation Unscented Toner, Repairative Moisturizer, and Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen. In the evening, cleanse with Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream followed by Exfoliating Cleanser, apply Daily Power Defense, and finish with Repairative Moisturizer. Once a week, add the Vita Essential Mask to this evening routine after cleansing.

Where can I buy ZO Skin Health, and how much does it cost?

ZO Skin Health products are available online in Canada, with prices mostly ranging from CA$74.65 to CA$225.90. Reviewers mostly mention a high price point for the brand.

What are good alternatives to ZO Skin Health?

Good alternatives to ZO Skin Health with pages on Lovi include brands like CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These alternative brands offer similar skincare ranges for various skin types.

ZO Skin Health vs CeraVe: which is better?

When choosing between ZO Skin Health and CeraVe, ZO Skin Health rates Superior for oily skin and sensitive skin, while CeraVe rates Superior for dry skin and acne-prone skin.

Who owns ZO Skin Health, and where is it from?

ZO Skin Health is an American brand founded in 2007, owned by Blackstone Inc. since 2020.

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Is ZO Skin Health cruelty-free?

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

Is ZO Skin Health good for dry skin?

Lovi rates ZO Skin Health-focused routines High for dry skin. Reviewers often mention skin smoothness and texture improvement from using the products.

Is ZO Skin Health good for sensitive skin?

Yes, ZO Skin Health is a good fit for sensitive skin as the brand fits sensitive skin best with a Superior routine fit, and Lovi rates Exfoliating Polish, Growth Factor Serum, Exfoliating Cleanser, Complexion Renewal Pads, and Exfoliation Accelerator High for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention skin smoothness and texture improvement, though the high price point is mostly noted.

Is ZO Skin Health good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, ZO Skin Health is good for acne-prone skin, and Lovi rates the ZO Skin Health-focused routine High for acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention that the products help improve skin smoothness and texture while reducing oil and refining pores.

Is ZO Skin Health good for skin with dark spots?

Yes, ZO Skin Health is good for skin with dark spots, as the brand features several targeted brightening serums and treatments. Lovi rates Exfoliating Polish, Growth Factor Serum, Exfoliating Cleanser, and several other products High for skin with dark spots.

Is ZO Skin Health good for mature skin?

Yes, ZO Skin Health is well-suited for mature skin because the brand fits mature skin best and Lovi rates the ZO Skin Health-focused routine Superior for mature skin. Reviewers often mention improvements in skin smoothness and texture, and some ZO Skin Health products, such as Exfoliating Cleanser and Exfoliation Accelerator, rate Superior for mature skin.

Research behind ZO Skin Health's key ingredients

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

    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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