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Best serums and treatments for oily 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 oily skin

Serums and treatments with niacinamide and zinc PCA help control excess oil and reduce blemishes. Additional formulas with salicylic acid and witch hazel extract work to clear out pores and manage oily shine.

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Products are ranked for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 zinc PCA help balance oil production and clear clogged pores for a shine-free complexion.

  1. 1
    The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% SuperiorAmazon€8.99

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you control excess oil and reduce blemishes, thanks to Niacinamide and Zinc PCA, which are excellent for your oily skin.

  2. 2
    innisfree Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Serum SuperiorAmazon€37.07

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you manage oily shine with its blend of niacinamide and green tea enzymes, which work synergistically to control excess oil and improve your skin's overall appearance.

  3. 3
    L'Oreal Paris Revitalift 12% Vitamin C + E + Salicylic Serum SuperiorAmazon€26.83

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you manage oily shine with Vitamin C and Salicylic Acid, which work synergistically to refine your skin's texture and radiance.

  4. 4
    Bliss Clear Genius Clarifying Toner + Serum SuperiorAmazon€30.27

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you manage oily shine by utilizing Salicylic Acid to clarify your skin and Niacinamide to balance oil production, offering a synergistic approach to a clearer complexion.

  5. 5
    Beauty of Joseon Propolis + Niacinamide Glow Serum SuperiorAmazon€14.94
  6. 6
    NEOGEN Dermalogy Real Niacinamide 15% Firming Serum SuperiorAmazon€52.57
  7. 7
    Dr. Ceuracle Tea Tree Purifine 95 Essence SuperiorAmazon€58.10
  8. 8
    Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Toner HighAmazon€20.45
  9. 9
    NEOGEN Dermalogy REAL VITA C SERUM HighAmazon€31.40
  10. 10
    KraveBeauty Great Barrier Relief HighAmazon€49.45
  11. 11
    NEOGEN Dermalogy Real Vitamin C Serum HighAmazon€29.07
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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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