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The Ordinary-focused skincare routine for oily skin

Routine by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

A routine for oily skin built around The Ordinary products, complemented by other brands where they fit better, for complete care.

Cleansers and toners with niacinamide help control shine, while exfoliating steps with salicylic, lactic, and glycolic acid clear out enlarged pores and blackheads. Serums and masks with zinc PCA, niacinamide, and salicylic acid help keep blemishes at bay.

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 exfoliation and masks for oily skin.

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Products are rated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 niacinamide and salicylic acid help control oil and target blemishes on oily skin. These cleansers are used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.

Best cleansers for oily skin

Step 2Hydrating Toner

Hydrating toners with glycerin and hyaluronic acid help hydrate oily skin and control shine. They are used every morning and once a week in place of the evening routine.

Best toners for oily skin

Step 3Moisturizer

Moisturizers with niacinamide and Centella Asiatica Extract help control shine and soothe oily skin, while versions with hyaluronic acid and glycerin provide lightweight hydration. These products are used every morning and every evening, and once a week in place of the evening routine.

Best moisturizers and moisturizing serums for oily skin

Step 4SPF

In the Lovi routine for this skin the sunscreen step is used every morning. Sunscreens with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide help protect against UV rays and control oily shine, while sunscreens with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide help keep skin hydrated and calm.

Best sunscreens and spf moisturizers for oily skin

Evening

Step 1Pre-Cleanser

Makeup removers with hyaluronic acid and beeswax help remove oil-based debris while providing hydration to oily skin. Cleansing products with heartleaf extract and sunflower seed oil help minimize pores and manage shine every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.

Step 2Cleanser

Cleansers with niacinamide and salicylic acid help control oil and target blemishes on oily skin. These cleansers are used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.

Best cleansers for oily skin

Step 3Cleansing Toner

Cleansing toners with glycolic acid and aloe vera help clear away leftover dirt and soothe, while products with salicylic and lactic acid help manage oily shine and smooth out pores. This step is used every evening.

Best toners for oily skin

Step 4Serum or Treatment

Serums with niacinamide and zinc PCA help control excess oil and reduce blemishes, while formulas with salicylic acid and vitamin C keep pores clear and refine your skin's texture. This step is used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.

Best serums and treatments for oily skin

Step 5Moisturizer

Moisturizers with niacinamide and Centella Asiatica Extract help control shine and soothe oily skin, while versions with hyaluronic acid and glycerin provide lightweight hydration. These products are used every morning and every evening, and once a week in place of the evening routine.

Best moisturizers and moisturizing serums for oily skin

Once a week

Step 1Pre-Cleanser

Makeup removers with hyaluronic acid and beeswax help remove oil-based debris while providing hydration to oily skin. Cleansing products with heartleaf extract and sunflower seed oil help minimize pores and manage shine every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.

Step 2Cleanser

Cleansers with niacinamide and salicylic acid help control oil and target blemishes on oily skin. These cleansers are used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.

Best cleansers for oily skin

Step 3Enzyme Powder

Exfoliating steps with papain and salicylic acid help clear out pores and manage shine for your oily skin. This step is used once a week in place of the evening routine.

Step 4Cleansing Mask

Cleansing masks with Kaolin Clay, Bentonite, and Charcoal Powder help deep-draw oil and impurities to manage shine and clear out pores. This step is used once a week in place of the evening routine.

Step 5Hydrating Toner

Hydrating toners with glycerin and hyaluronic acid help hydrate oily skin and control shine. They are used every morning and once a week in place of the evening routine.

Best toners for oily skin

Step 6Serum or Treatment

Serums with niacinamide and zinc PCA help control excess oil and reduce blemishes, while formulas with salicylic acid and vitamin C keep pores clear and refine your skin's texture. This step is used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.

Best serums and treatments for oily skin

Step 7Moisturizer

Moisturizers with niacinamide and Centella Asiatica Extract help control shine and soothe oily skin, while versions with hyaluronic acid and glycerin provide lightweight hydration. These products are used every morning and every evening, and once a week in place of the evening routine.

Best moisturizers and moisturizing serums for oily skin

Research behind this routine

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.

  • 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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