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Best cleansers for acne-prone 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 acne-prone skin

Cleansers with salicylic acid help clear out pores and target breakouts on acne-prone skin, while washes with niacinamide and centella asiatica extract help calm redness and soothe blemishes. Formulations with ceramides and hyaluronic acid help support the skin barrier and keep the skin feeling soft and comfortable.

Clinical Therapeutics, 1989Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025

Products are ranked for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 hyaluronic acid provide essential hydration to balance and soothe acne-prone skin without clogging pores.

  1. 1
    B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser SuperiorAmazon€13.43

    Why we picked it. This product cleans your skin from impurities while its Matcha Green Tea and Centella Asiatica Extract offer anti-inflammatory benefits to help manage your acne and blemishes.

  2. 2
    CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser SuperiorAmazon€24.75

    Why we picked it. This product cleans your skin from impurities while Niacinamide helps to manage your acne and blemishes, and Glycerin ensures your combination skin stays hydrated.

  3. 3
    Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser SuperiorAmazon€13.50

    Why we picked it. This product cleans your skin from impurities while its amino acids and sodium hyaluronate provide exceptional hydration and repair, making it ideal for your combination skin.

  4. 4
    Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser SuperiorAmazon€29.00

    Why we picked it. This product effectively cleanses your skin from impurities, and with Salicylic Acid, it specifically targets your acne and blemishes by deeply clearing pores, making it an excellent choice for your combination skin.

  5. 5
    COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser SuperiorAmazon€17.99
  6. 6
    PURITO From Green Deep Foaming Cleanser SuperiorAmazon€12.89
  7. 7
    Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Foam SuperiorAmazon€15.48
  8. 8
    Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam SuperiorAmazon€21.90
  9. 9
    ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel HighAmazon€21.65
  10. 10
    Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser HighAmazon€31.77
  11. 11
    Pyunkang Yul Low pH Cleansing Water HighAmazon€20.30
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    Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser HighAmazon€12.34
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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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