Medi-Peel-focused skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin
A routine for oily acne-prone skin built around Medi-Peel products, complemented by other brands where they fit better, for complete care.
Cleansers and toners with salicylic acid and niacinamide help control oil and clear out pores. Serums and moisturizers with niacinamide and vitamin C tackle blemishes and breakouts.
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 and is away from the sun. The weekly routine takes the place of the evening routine once a week to add deeper steps that tackle shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores.
Experimental Dermatology, 2019Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Skin Research and Technology, 2013Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
Products are rated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 and toners with niacinamide help control oil, while exfoliating steps with salicylic and glycolic acid clear out pores. The cleanser step is used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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iS Clinical
Cleansing Complex
€95.00
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Paula's Choice
CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser
€32.00
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CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
€21.45
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Cetaphil
Daily Facial Cleanser
€27.82
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Paula's Choice
Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser
€49.00
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Etude
Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser
€18.33
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Caudalie
Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser
€29.90
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Some By Mi
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser
€18.98
Step 2Hydrating Toner
Hydrating toners and essences with niacinamide, glycerin, and ceramides help hydrate the skin while minimizing pores and blemishes. These hydrating toners are used every morning and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Paula's Choice
Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
€36.00
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Dear, Klairs
Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
€17.50
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Some By Mi
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
€19.99
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numbuzin
No.5 Vitamin Boosting Essential Toner
€13.50
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Paula's Choice
Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner
€36.00
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Paula's Choice
Advanced Replenishing Toner
€36.00
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La Mer
The Tonic
€115.30
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TIRTIR
Milk Skin Toner Light
€20.98
Step 3Moisturizer
Moisturizers with birch sap, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and allantoin provide lightweight hydration for oily skin without clogging pores. Moisturizers with niacinamide and citrus junos fruit extract help manage oiliness while targeting blemishes, and this step is used every morning and every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Medi-Peel
Peptide 9 Volume Tox Cream
€25.07
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COSRX
Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
€16.50
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COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
€14.07
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Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
€18.99
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Torriden
DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum
€37.20
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule
€17.90
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CeraVe
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
€39.42
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d'Alba
First Spray Serum
€23.05
Step 4SPF
The sunscreen step is used every morning to defend your skin against UV rays. Sunscreens with zinc oxide and niacinamide help control oil and manage acne, while formulations with ceramides and hyaluronic acid help hydrate and strengthen your oily skin barrier.
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CeraVe
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
€15.64
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Torriden
DIVE-IN Mild Sunscreen
€26.27
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus
€15.80
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d'Alba
UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50
€17.42
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d'Alba
Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen
€17.43
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Neutrogena
Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunscreen
€23.70
Evening
Step 1Pre-Cleanser
Makeup removers with jojoba seed oil, sunflower seed oil, tocopherol, and centella asiatica extract help remove oil-based debris and soothe oily acne-prone 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
€22.67
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MISSHA
Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
€16.25
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Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes
€22.99
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Nuxe
Very Rose Creamy Make-up Remover Milk
€35.27
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Pyunkang Yul
Deep Clear Cleansing Balm
€16.53
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Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Cleansing Oil
€17.98
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iUNIK
Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil
€15.48
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Anua
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
€22.76
Step 2Cleanser
Cleansers and toners with niacinamide help control oil, while exfoliating steps with salicylic and glycolic acid clear out pores. The cleanser step is used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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iS Clinical
Cleansing Complex
€95.00
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Paula's Choice
CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser
€32.00
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CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
€21.45
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Cetaphil
Daily Facial Cleanser
€27.82
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Paula's Choice
Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser
€49.00
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Etude
Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser
€18.33
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Caudalie
Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser
€29.90
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Some By Mi
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser
€18.98
Step 3Cleansing Toner
The cleansing toner step is used every evening to sweep away residual impurities. Cleansers and toners with glycolic acid and salicylic acid help clear out pores and combat acne and blemishes.
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COSRX
AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
€12.00
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Pixi
Glow Tonic
€34.00
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ma:nyo
Galactomy Clearskin Toner
€20.59
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SKIN1004
Tea-Trica Purifying Toner
€18.62
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Medicube
Zero Pore Pad
€20.59
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Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner
€38.93
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Anua
BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner
€25.16
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Beauty of Joseon
Green Plum Refreshing Toner
€13.50
Step 4Serum or Treatment
The serum step is used every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine. Serums and ampoules with niacinamide and zinc help regulate oil and manage blemishes, while formulas with salicylic acid and glycerin help target acne and hydrate oily skin.
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Medi-Peel
Melanon X Cream
€41.28
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The Ordinary
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
€8.99
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Beauty of Joseon
Propolis + Niacinamide Glow Serum
€14.94
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L'Oreal Paris
Revitalift 12% Vitamin C + E + Salicylic Serum
€26.83
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Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Toner
€20.45
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innisfree
Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Serum
€37.07
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NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Vitamin C Serum
€29.07
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule
€18.00
Step 5Moisturizer
Moisturizers with birch sap, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and allantoin provide lightweight hydration for oily skin without clogging pores. Moisturizers with niacinamide and citrus junos fruit extract help manage oiliness while targeting blemishes, and this step is used every morning and every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Medi-Peel
Peptide 9 Volume Tox Cream
€25.07
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COSRX
Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
€16.50
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COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
€14.07
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Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
€18.99
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Torriden
DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum
€37.20
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule
€17.90
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CeraVe
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
€39.42
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d'Alba
First Spray Serum
€23.05
Once a week
Step 1Pre-Cleanser
Makeup removers with jojoba seed oil, sunflower seed oil, tocopherol, and centella asiatica extract help remove oil-based debris and soothe oily acne-prone skin. These products are used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
-
Pyunkang Yul
Deep Cleansing Oil
€22.67
-
MISSHA
Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
€16.25
-
Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes
€22.99
-
Nuxe
Very Rose Creamy Make-up Remover Milk
€35.27
-
Pyunkang Yul
Deep Clear Cleansing Balm
€16.53
-
Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Cleansing Oil
€17.98
-
iUNIK
Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil
€15.48
-
Anua
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
€22.76
Step 2Cleanser
Cleansers and toners with niacinamide help control oil, while exfoliating steps with salicylic and glycolic acid clear out pores. The cleanser step is used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
-
iS Clinical
Cleansing Complex
€95.00
-
Paula's Choice
CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser
€32.00
-
CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
€21.45
-
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Cleanser
€27.82
-
Paula's Choice
Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser
€49.00
-
Etude
Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser
€18.33
-
Caudalie
Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser
€29.90
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Some By Mi
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser
€18.98
Step 3Enzyme Powder
Enzyme powders with rice bran extract, salicylic acid, papain, and licorice root extract help manage oiliness and breakouts for oily acne-prone skin, while variations with charcoal powder, niacinamide, and lactic acid refine texture and reduce blemishes. This step is used once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Dermalogica
Daily Microfoliant
€76.00
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FANCL
Facial Washing Powder
€42.16
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VT
Cica Mild Powder Wash
€8.99
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Dermalogica
Daily Superfoliant
€77.00
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By Wishtrend
Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash
€15.91
Step 4Cleansing Mask
Cleansing masks with Australian Pink Clay, aloe vera, Kakadu plum, and witch hazel help draw out oil and impurities from oily skin, while versions with lactic acid, azelaic acid, and glycerin promote a smoother and clearer complexion. This step is used once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Sand & Sky
Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask
€48.22
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Dr. Sebagh
Deep Exfoliating Mask
€82.85
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innisfree
Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mousse Mask
€34.60
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Neutrogena
Deep Clean Purifying Clay Cleanser/Mask
€7.58
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Medicube
Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask
€17.56
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Papa Recipe
Eggplant Clearing Mud Cream Mask
€25.47
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innisfree
Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask
€32.12
Step 5Hydrating Toner
Hydrating toners and essences with niacinamide, glycerin, and ceramides help hydrate the skin while minimizing pores and blemishes. These hydrating toners are used every morning and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Paula's Choice
Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
€36.00
-
Dear, Klairs
Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
€17.50
-
Some By Mi
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
€19.99
-
numbuzin
No.5 Vitamin Boosting Essential Toner
€13.50
-
Paula's Choice
Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner
€36.00
-
Paula's Choice
Advanced Replenishing Toner
€36.00
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La Mer
The Tonic
€115.30
-
TIRTIR
Milk Skin Toner Light
€20.98
Step 6Serum or Treatment
The serum step is used every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine. Serums and ampoules with niacinamide and zinc help regulate oil and manage blemishes, while formulas with salicylic acid and glycerin help target acne and hydrate oily skin.
-
Medi-Peel
Melanon X Cream
€41.28
-
The Ordinary
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
€8.99
-
Beauty of Joseon
Propolis + Niacinamide Glow Serum
€14.94
-
L'Oreal Paris
Revitalift 12% Vitamin C + E + Salicylic Serum
€26.83
-
Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Toner
€20.45
-
innisfree
Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Serum
€37.07
-
NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Vitamin C Serum
€29.07
-
SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule
€18.00
Step 7Moisturizer
Moisturizers with birch sap, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and allantoin provide lightweight hydration for oily skin without clogging pores. Moisturizers with niacinamide and citrus junos fruit extract help manage oiliness while targeting blemishes, and this step is used every morning and every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
-
Medi-Peel
Peptide 9 Volume Tox Cream
€25.07
-
COSRX
Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
€16.50
-
COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
€14.07
-
Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
€18.99
-
Torriden
DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum
€37.20
-
SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule
€17.90
-
CeraVe
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
€39.42
-
d'Alba
First Spray Serum
€23.05
Research behind this routine
Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
Natural Oils for Skin-Barrier Repair: Ancient Compounds Now Backed by Modern Science
Salicylic acid treats acne vulgaris by suppressing AMPK/SREBP1 pathway in sebocytes
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, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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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. Sofía Perea Pérez, 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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