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Best cleansers 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 cleanser for combination skin

Cleansers with salicylic acid, zinc gluconate, and niacinamide help control oily shine and clear out pores. At the same time, cleansers with amino acids, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides help keep dry cheeks hydrated and maintain moisture balance.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020

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. Glycerin and salicylic acid hydrate dry areas while controlling excess oil in the T-zone for balanced combination skin.

  1. 1
    Fresh Soy Face Cleanser SuperiorAmazon€39.80

    Why we picked it. This product cleans your skin from impurities while providing hydration and balancing moisture with ingredients like Glycerin and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, which is especially beneficial for your combination skin.

  2. 2
    Vichy Normaderm PhytoAction Daily Deep Cleansing Gel SuperiorAmazon€17.25

    Why we picked it. This product cleans your skin from impurities, and thanks to Salicylic Acid and Zinc Gluconate, it will help you manage oily shine by reducing excess sebum.

  3. 3
    CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser SuperiorAmazon€20.50

    Why we picked it. This product cleans your skin from impurities while Niacinamide helps to control oiliness, making it ideal for your oily shine concerns.

  4. 4
    B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser SuperiorAmazon€11.99

    Why we picked it. This product cleans your skin from impurities while its Matcha extract and Hyaluronic Acid help to manage oily shine by providing hydration and soothing benefits, making it a great choice for your combination skin.

  5. 5
    Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser SuperiorAmazon€21.90
  6. 6
    Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser SuperiorAmazon€29.00
  7. 7
    Benton Deep Green Tea Cleansing Foam SuperiorAmazon€14.95
  8. 8
    Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser HighAmazon€24.59
  9. 9
    Pyunkang Yul Low pH Cleansing Water HighAmazon€14.00
  10. 10
    PURITO From Green Deep Foaming Cleanser HighAmazon€14.59
  11. 11
    MISSHA Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cleansing Foam HighAmazon€10.99
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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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