Caudalie-focused skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin
A routine for oily acne-prone skin built around Caudalie products, complemented by other brands where they fit better, for complete care.
Cleansers, toners, and serums with salicylic acid and niacinamide help clear out pores and control shine. Makeup removers and moisturizers with centella asiatica extract and hyaluronic acid help soothe and calm 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 for oily acne-prone skin takes the place of the evening routine once a week and adds deeper steps to help control shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores.
Experimental Dermatology, 2019Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Skin Research and Technology, 2013Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2020
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 with salicylic acid help target blemishes and maintain a clear complexion for oily skin, while formulas with niacinamide and glycerin help manage oiliness and impurities. They are used every morning and every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Caudalie
Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser
€21.80
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Caudalie
Vinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser
€34.26
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Paula's Choice
CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser
€29.00
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CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
€24.75
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Cetaphil
Daily Facial Cleanser
€12.34
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PURITO
From Green Deep Foaming Cleanser
€12.89
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ROUND LAB
1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel
€21.65
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Etude
Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser
€20.80
Step 2Hydrating Toner
This hydrating toner step is used every morning and once a week, in place of the evening routine. Toners and hydrating steps with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and beta-glucan help manage oil and bring back moisture, while formulas with centella asiatica extract and niacinamide may help calm breakouts and clear blemishes.
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Caudalie
Vinoclean Moisturising Toner
€16.90
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Dear, Klairs
Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
€18.16
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Pyunkang Yul
Calming Deep Moisture Toner
€15.16
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numbuzin
No.5 Vitamin Boosting Essential Toner
€14.00
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SNP Prep
Peptaronic Toner
€21.00
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Paula's Choice
Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner
€34.00
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Paula's Choice
Advanced Replenishing Toner
€59.90
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Mizon
Snail Repair Intensive Toner
€19.69
Step 3Moisturizer
Moisturizers with birch sap, glycerin, snail secretion filtrate, and hyaluronic acid help hydrate oily skin without clogging pores or causing excess shine. These moisturizers with niacinamide, panthenol, and ceramides are used every morning, every evening, and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Caudalie
Vinopure Moisturizing Mattifying Fluid
€19.90
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Caudalie
Premier Cru The Cream
€109.80
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Caudalie
Resveratrol-Lift Firming Cashmere Cream
€31.90
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COSRX
Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
€18.47
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COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
€12.09
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Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
€18.06
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Torriden
DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum
€21.00
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule
€18.99
Step 4SPF
The sunscreen step is used every morning to defend against UV rays and blue light. Sunscreens with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide protect against sun damage, while formulations with niacinamide and centella asiatica extract help calm breakouts and manage excess shine for oily skin.
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make p:rem
UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream
€40.49
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EltaMD
UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
€73.90
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus
€16.03
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ZO® SKIN HEALTH
Daily Sheer Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50
€70.46
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d'Alba
UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50
€20.40
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make p:rem
UV Defense Me Daily Sun Fluid SPF 50+ PA++++
€40.49
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Purito
Comfy Water Sun Block
€12.98
Evening
Step 1Pre-Cleanser
Makeup removers with jojoba seed oil, tocopherol, and centella asiatica extract help clear out oil-based debris and soothe blemishes. They are used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Caudalie
Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil
€9.40
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Pyunkang Yul
Deep Cleansing Oil
€25.00
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Torriden
DIVE IN Cleansing Water
€27.17
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MISSHA
Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
€15.90
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Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes
€22.99
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DHC
Pore Cleansing Oil
€32.00
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Shu Uemura
Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
€40.00
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Pyunkang Yul
Deep Clear Cleansing Balm
€18.71
Step 2Cleanser
Cleansers with salicylic acid help target blemishes and maintain a clear complexion for oily skin, while formulas with niacinamide and glycerin help manage oiliness and impurities. They are used every morning and every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Caudalie
Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser
€21.80
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Caudalie
Vinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser
€34.26
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Paula's Choice
CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser
€29.00
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CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
€24.75
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Cetaphil
Daily Facial Cleanser
€12.34
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PURITO
From Green Deep Foaming Cleanser
€12.89
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ROUND LAB
1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel
€21.65
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Etude
Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser
€20.80
Step 3Cleansing Toner
This cleansing toner step is used every evening to sweep away residual impurities. Cleansing toners with salicylic and glycolic acid help clear out pores and control shine, while formulations with witch hazel and aloe soothe blemishes.
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COSRX
AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
€13.89
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Pixi
Glow Tonic
€19.50
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SKIN1004
Tea-Trica Purifying Toner
€27.03
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Medicube
Zero Pore Pad
€17.15
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Anua
BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner
€22.98
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Beauty of Joseon
Green Plum Refreshing Toner
€15.49
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Purifying Toner
€27.01
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Some By Mi
AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
€12.69
Step 4Serum or Treatment
Serums with salicylic acid and niacinamide help clear breakouts and control shine on oily skin. This treatment step is used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Caudalie
Vinoperfect Glycolic Peel Mask
€27.50
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Caudalie
Vinopure Blemish Control Salicylic Serum
€8.80
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Caudalie
Vinopure Skin Perfecting Serum
€9.50
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Caudalie
Vinoperfect Radiance Serum
€63.90
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L'Oreal Paris
Revitalift 12% Vitamin C + E + Salicylic Serum
€14.21
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Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Toner
€22.38
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innisfree
Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Serum
€37.56
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NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Vitamin C Serum
€35.10
Step 5Moisturizer
Moisturizers with birch sap, glycerin, snail secretion filtrate, and hyaluronic acid help hydrate oily skin without clogging pores or causing excess shine. These moisturizers with niacinamide, panthenol, and ceramides are used every morning, every evening, and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Caudalie
Vinopure Moisturizing Mattifying Fluid
€19.90
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Caudalie
Premier Cru The Cream
€109.80
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Caudalie
Resveratrol-Lift Firming Cashmere Cream
€31.90
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COSRX
Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
€18.47
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COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
€12.09
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Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
€18.06
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Torriden
DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum
€21.00
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule
€18.99
Once a week
Step 1Pre-Cleanser
Makeup removers with jojoba seed oil, tocopherol, and centella asiatica extract help clear out oil-based debris and soothe blemishes. They are used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Caudalie
Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil
€9.40
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Pyunkang Yul
Deep Cleansing Oil
€25.00
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Torriden
DIVE IN Cleansing Water
€27.17
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MISSHA
Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
€15.90
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Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes
€22.99
-
DHC
Pore Cleansing Oil
€32.00
-
Shu Uemura
Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
€40.00
-
Pyunkang Yul
Deep Clear Cleansing Balm
€18.71
Step 2Cleanser
Cleansers with salicylic acid help target blemishes and maintain a clear complexion for oily skin, while formulas with niacinamide and glycerin help manage oiliness and impurities. They are used every morning and every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
-
Caudalie
Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser
€21.80
-
Caudalie
Vinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser
€34.26
-
Paula's Choice
CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser
€29.00
-
CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
€24.75
-
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Cleanser
€12.34
-
PURITO
From Green Deep Foaming Cleanser
€12.89
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ROUND LAB
1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel
€21.65
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Etude
Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser
€20.80
Step 3Enzyme Powder
Enzyme powders with salicylic acid and papain help manage oiliness and breakouts, while enzyme powders with niacinamide and lactic acid refine skin texture and reduce breakouts. This step is used once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Dermalogica
Daily Microfoliant
€49.00
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FANCL
Facial Washing Powder
€19.30
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Good Molecules
Pineapple Exfoliating Powder
€54.73
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Dermalogica
Daily Superfoliant
€76.00
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VT
Cica Mild Powder Wash
€10.00
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NEEDLY
Mild Enzyme Cleansing Powder
€39.99
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By Wishtrend
Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash
€16.79
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Tatcha
The Rice Polish: Deep
€88.71
Step 4Cleansing Mask
Cleansing masks with Kaolin, charcoal and salicylic acid help deep-draw oil and impurities to clear out breakouts and shine. This step is used once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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Caudalie
Instant Detox Mask
€23.00
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VT Cosmetics
Cica Purifying Mask
€19.79
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Clinique
Acne Solutions Oil-Control Cleansing Mask
€29.99
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Sand & Sky
Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask
€50.91
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innisfree
Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mousse Mask
€22.29
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Neutrogena
Deep Clean Purifying Clay Cleanser/Mask
€10.23
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Medicube
Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask
€13.00
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innisfree
Jeju Volcanic Color Clay Mask
€22.29
Step 5Hydrating Toner
This hydrating toner step is used every morning and once a week, in place of the evening routine. Toners and hydrating steps with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and beta-glucan help manage oil and bring back moisture, while formulas with centella asiatica extract and niacinamide may help calm breakouts and clear blemishes.
-
Caudalie
Vinoclean Moisturising Toner
€16.90
-
Dear, Klairs
Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
€18.16
-
Pyunkang Yul
Calming Deep Moisture Toner
€15.16
-
numbuzin
No.5 Vitamin Boosting Essential Toner
€14.00
-
SNP Prep
Peptaronic Toner
€21.00
-
Paula's Choice
Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner
€34.00
-
Paula's Choice
Advanced Replenishing Toner
€59.90
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Mizon
Snail Repair Intensive Toner
€19.69
Step 6Serum or Treatment
Serums with salicylic acid and niacinamide help clear breakouts and control shine on oily skin. This treatment step is used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
-
Caudalie
Vinoperfect Glycolic Peel Mask
€27.50
-
Caudalie
Vinopure Blemish Control Salicylic Serum
€8.80
-
Caudalie
Vinopure Skin Perfecting Serum
€9.50
-
Caudalie
Vinoperfect Radiance Serum
€63.90
-
L'Oreal Paris
Revitalift 12% Vitamin C + E + Salicylic Serum
€14.21
-
Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Toner
€22.38
-
innisfree
Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Serum
€37.56
-
NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Vitamin C Serum
€35.10
Step 7Moisturizer
Moisturizers with birch sap, glycerin, snail secretion filtrate, and hyaluronic acid help hydrate oily skin without clogging pores or causing excess shine. These moisturizers with niacinamide, panthenol, and ceramides are used every morning, every evening, and once a week in place of the evening routine.
-
Caudalie
Vinopure Moisturizing Mattifying Fluid
€19.90
-
Caudalie
Premier Cru The Cream
€109.80
-
Caudalie
Resveratrol-Lift Firming Cashmere Cream
€31.90
-
COSRX
Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
€18.47
-
COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
€12.09
-
Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
€18.06
-
Torriden
DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum
€21.00
-
SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule
€18.99
Research behind this routine
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
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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