Skincare routine for oily skin
Cleansers and toners with niacinamide help control oil and shine, while exfoliating steps and serums with salicylic acid, glycolic acid, and zinc PCA clear out pores and reduce blemishes.
The morning routine prepares the skin for the day: it cleans off the night, hydrates, and protects, with sunscreen as its last step. The evening routine removes sunscreen, makeup, and the day's oil, then treats the skin while it rests away from the sun. This weekly routine takes the place of the evening routine once a week to help manage shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015
Products are rated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For a routine based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
Morning
Step 1Cleanser
Cleansers with niacinamide help control oil, while steps with salicylic acid clear out pores and blemishes. They are used every morning and every evening, and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
CA$20.96
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Paula's Choice
CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser
CA$54.99
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iS Clinical
Cleansing Complex
CA$82.99
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Dr. Althea
Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser
CA$29.79
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Cetaphil
Daily Facial Cleanser
CA$17.98
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Caudalie
Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser
CA$40.00
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Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
CA$44.95
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ROUND LAB
1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel
CA$16.99
Step 2Hydrating Toner
This hydrating toner step is used every morning and once a week, in place of the evening routine. Toners and hydrating steps with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide help control oily shine and minimize the appearance of pores.
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Paula's Choice
Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
CA$37.60
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Pyunkang Yul
Calming Deep Moisture Toner
CA$23.99
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TIRTIR
Milk Skin Toner Light
CA$27.94
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Dear, Klairs
Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
CA$27.99
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Paula's Choice
Advanced Replenishing Toner
CA$41.00
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numbuzin
No.5 Vitamin Boosting Essential Toner
CA$32.99
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A膿sop
Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Facial Toner
CA$55.00
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COSRX
Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner
CA$31.98
Step 3Moisturizer
Moisturizers with hyaluronic acid and glycerin help provide hydration without clogging pores, while formulas with niacinamide and snail secretion filtrate may help control oily shine. This step is used every morning and every evening, and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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COSRX
Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
CA$29.98
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Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Cream
CA$95.99
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COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
CA$24.99
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CeraVe
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
CA$20.96
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Elizavecca
Witch Piggy Hell Pore Control Hyaluronic Acid 97%
CA$25.99
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The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
CA$16.20
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Allies of Skin
Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment
CA$98.99
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innisfree
Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum
CA$40.50
Step 4SPF
Sunscreen steps with Cell-Ox Shield, Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Madecassoside, Turmeric Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid, Allantoin, Panthenol, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, and Helioplex defend against UV rays, and while doing so, some may help control your oily shine, maintain moisture balance, or provide soothing effects. In the Lovi routine for this skin the sunscreen step is used every morning.
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La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60
CA$35.95
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CeraVe
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
CA$20.96
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d'Alba
UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50
CA$38.00
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Torriden
DIVE-IN Mild Sunscreen
CA$27.34
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innisfree
Daily UV Defense Mineral Sunscreen
CA$24.50
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus
CA$27.25
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Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Water Gel Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
CA$17.97
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Neutrogena
Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunscreen
CA$17.97
Evening
Step 1Pre-Cleanser
Makeup removers with jojoba seed oil and sunflower seed oil help remove oil-based debris and nourish oily skin. These products are used every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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Pyunkang Yul
Deep Cleansing Oil
CA$23.99
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Torriden
DIVE IN Cleansing Water
CA$27.99
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MISSHA
Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
CA$17.99
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Dermalogica
Precleanse
CA$77.00
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DHC
Pore Cleansing Oil
CA$46.00
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Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Cleansing Oil
CA$32.98
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Anua
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
CA$30.99
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Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes
CA$9.97
Step 2Cleanser
Cleansers with niacinamide help control oil, while steps with salicylic acid clear out pores and blemishes. They are used every morning and every evening, and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
CA$20.96
-
Paula's Choice
CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser
CA$54.99
-
iS Clinical
Cleansing Complex
CA$82.99
-
Dr. Althea
Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser
CA$29.79
-
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Cleanser
CA$17.98
-
Caudalie
Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser
CA$40.00
-
Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
CA$44.95
-
ROUND LAB
1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel
CA$16.99
Step 3Cleansing Toner
This cleansing toner step is used every evening to sweep away residual impurities. Cleansing toners with salicylic and glycolic acid help control oily shine and clear out pores.
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Pixi
Glow Tonic
CA$28.90
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Caudalie
Vinopure Purifying Toner
CA$40.00
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Medicube
Zero Pore Pad 2.0
CA$31.99
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COSRX
AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
CA$20.40
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MISSHA
Vita C Plus Brightening Toner
CA$27.49
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Purifying Toner
CA$26.97
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SKIN1004
Tea-Trica Purifying Toner
CA$27.42
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Medicube
Zero Pore Pad
CA$33.99
Step 4Serum or Treatment
Treatments and serums with niacinamide and zinc PCA help control excess oil and reduce blemishes. These serums are used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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The Ordinary
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
CA$6.60
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innisfree
Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Serum
CA$43.50
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L'Oreal Paris
Revitalift 12% Vitamin C + E + Salicylic Serum
CA$35.96
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Dr. Ceuracle
Tea Tree Purifine 95 Essence
CA$48.14
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SOME BY MI
Yuja Niacin Blemish Care Serum
CA$32.00
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KraveBeauty
Great Barrier Relief
CA$40.00
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COSRX
The Niacinamide 15 Serum
CA$26.97
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BY ECOM
Heartleaf Ampoule
CA$78.83
Step 5Moisturizer
Moisturizers with hyaluronic acid and glycerin help provide hydration without clogging pores, while formulas with niacinamide and snail secretion filtrate may help control oily shine. This step is used every morning and every evening, and once a week in place of the evening routine.
-
COSRX
Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
CA$29.98
-
Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Cream
CA$95.99
-
COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
CA$24.99
-
CeraVe
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
CA$20.96
-
Elizavecca
Witch Piggy Hell Pore Control Hyaluronic Acid 97%
CA$25.99
-
The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
CA$16.20
-
Allies of Skin
Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment
CA$98.99
-
innisfree
Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum
CA$40.50
Once a week
Step 1Pre-Cleanser
Makeup removers with jojoba seed oil and sunflower seed oil help remove oil-based debris and nourish oily skin. These products are used every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
-
Pyunkang Yul
Deep Cleansing Oil
CA$23.99
-
Torriden
DIVE IN Cleansing Water
CA$27.99
-
MISSHA
Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
CA$17.99
-
Dermalogica
Precleanse
CA$77.00
-
DHC
Pore Cleansing Oil
CA$46.00
-
Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Cleansing Oil
CA$32.98
-
Anua
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
CA$30.99
-
Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes
CA$9.97
Step 2Cleanser
Cleansers with niacinamide help control oil, while steps with salicylic acid clear out pores and blemishes. They are used every morning and every evening, and once a week in place of the evening routine.
-
CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
CA$20.96
-
Paula's Choice
CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser
CA$54.99
-
iS Clinical
Cleansing Complex
CA$82.99
-
Dr. Althea
Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser
CA$29.79
-
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Cleanser
CA$17.98
-
Caudalie
Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser
CA$40.00
-
Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
CA$44.95
-
ROUND LAB
1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel
CA$16.99
Step 3Enzyme Powder
Enzyme powder steps with rice bran extract, salicylic acid, and papain help digest dull surface cells to manage shine and refine texture for your oily skin. This step is used once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Dermalogica
Daily Microfoliant
CA$29.50
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Dr. Barbara Sturm
Enzyme Cleanser
CA$157.17
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Eminence Organic Skin Care
Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant
CA$74.98
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Dermalogica
Daily Superfoliant
CA$29.50
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By Wishtrend
Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash
CA$32.63
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DHC
Face Wash Powder
CA$22.00
Step 4Cleansing Mask
The cleansing mask step is used once a week in place of the evening routine. Cleansing masks with Kaolin Clay, Niacinamide, and glycerin help clear out oil and impurities from oily skin while keeping it hydrated.
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Tatcha
The Clarifying Clay Mask
CA$95.00
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Glamglow
Supermud Clearing Treatment
CA$75.42
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Origins
Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay
CA$50.00
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Sand & Sky
Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask
CA$79.99
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The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Masque
CA$17.89
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The Body Shop
Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask
CA$29.00
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innisfree
Jeju Volcanic Color Clay Mask
CA$32.50
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Isntree
Real Mugwort Clay Mask
CA$27.97
Step 5Hydrating Toner
This hydrating toner step is used every morning and once a week, in place of the evening routine. Toners and hydrating steps with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide help control oily shine and minimize the appearance of pores.
-
Paula's Choice
Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
CA$37.60
-
Pyunkang Yul
Calming Deep Moisture Toner
CA$23.99
-
TIRTIR
Milk Skin Toner Light
CA$27.94
-
Dear, Klairs
Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
CA$27.99
-
Paula's Choice
Advanced Replenishing Toner
CA$41.00
-
numbuzin
No.5 Vitamin Boosting Essential Toner
CA$32.99
-
A膿sop
Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Facial Toner
CA$55.00
-
COSRX
Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner
CA$31.98
Step 6Serum or Treatment
Treatments and serums with niacinamide and zinc PCA help control excess oil and reduce blemishes. These serums are used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
-
The Ordinary
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
CA$6.60
-
innisfree
Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Serum
CA$43.50
-
L'Oreal Paris
Revitalift 12% Vitamin C + E + Salicylic Serum
CA$35.96
-
Dr. Ceuracle
Tea Tree Purifine 95 Essence
CA$48.14
-
SOME BY MI
Yuja Niacin Blemish Care Serum
CA$32.00
-
KraveBeauty
Great Barrier Relief
CA$40.00
-
COSRX
The Niacinamide 15 Serum
CA$26.97
-
BY ECOM
Heartleaf Ampoule
CA$78.83
Step 7Moisturizer
Moisturizers with hyaluronic acid and glycerin help provide hydration without clogging pores, while formulas with niacinamide and snail secretion filtrate may help control oily shine. This step is used every morning and every evening, and once a week in place of the evening routine.
-
COSRX
Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
CA$29.98
-
Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Cream
CA$95.99
-
COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
CA$24.99
-
CeraVe
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
CA$20.96
-
Elizavecca
Witch Piggy Hell Pore Control Hyaluronic Acid 97%
CA$25.99
-
The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
CA$16.20
-
Allies of Skin
Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment
CA$98.99
-
innisfree
Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum
CA$40.50
Research behind this routine
The safety and efficacy of salicylic acid chemical peels in darker racial-ethnic groups
The influence of a cream containing 20% glycerin and its vehicle on skin barrier properties
Behind this routine
Lovi builds every routine from each product's 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.
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sof铆a Perea P茅rez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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