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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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Skincare enthusiasts adore ZO Skin Health for its thoughtfully formulated serums, gentle cleansers, purifying masks, and targeted eye products, all enriched with nourishing glycerin. Its products suit balanced, dry, acne-prone, hyperpigmented, and mature skin best. For specific concerns, the brand offers standout solutions such as the Exfoliation Accelerator for acne-prone skin, the Exfoliating Cleanser for skin with dark spots, and the Growth Factor Serum for mature skin. Inside these formulas, key ingredients deliver proven results, as 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 worth it?

ZO Skin Health is often seen as worth it for shoppers wanting smoother and brighter skin with lightweight serums, though the brand carries a high price point. Lovi rates the ZO Skin Health-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What are ZO Skin Health's best products?

ZO Skin Health features several top-performing products with high fit levels depending on the skin type, such as the Exfoliating Cleanser and Complexion Renewal Pads which rate Superior for oily and acne-prone skin. Additionally, Exfoliation Accelerator and Retinol Skin Brightener are noted for their strong performance on mature skin and dark spots.

Which ZO Skin Health cleanser is best for oily skin?

For oily skin, Exfoliating Cleanser is the best choice because Lovi rates it High for oily skin. Gentle Cleanser is also available, though Lovi rates it Average for this skin type.

Does ZO Skin Health cause breakouts?

ZO Skin Health products are unlikely to cause breakouts, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. Reviewers often note that the lightweight serums help reduce oil and refine pores.

Is ZO Skin Health fragrance-free?

No, the ZO Skin Health products on this page are not all fragrance-free, as 6 of the 15 items list no fragrance while the others include it.

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. Reviewers often mention skin smoothness and texture improvement, along with radiance and brightening from the formulas.

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How do I build a ZO Skin Health skincare routine?

To build a ZO Skin Health skincare routine, start by cleansing the face with a cleanser such as Exfoliating Cleanser, then apply a targeted treatment serum like Growth Factor Serum, and finish with a daily hydrator such as Daily Power Defense. Lovi rates the ZO Skin Health-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types.

What are good alternatives to ZO Skin Health?

Good alternatives to ZO Skin Health include brands like CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routine High for dry skin and Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

ZO Skin Health vs CeraVe: which is better?

For dry skin, Lovi rates the ZO Skin Health-focused routine Superior and the CeraVe-focused routine High. For oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the routines from both brands as Superior.

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.

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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