BYOMA-focused skincare routine for oily skin
A routine for oily skin built around BYOMA products, complemented by other brands where they fit better, for complete care.
Cleansers, toners and moisturizers with niacinamide help control oil and reduce shine, while cleansing toners and masks with salicylic and glycolic acid clear out pores and blackheads.
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 the skin 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 help clear shine and enlarged pores.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015
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 help control oil, while steps with glycerin and ceramides maintain hydration and keep the skin soft. This step is used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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BYOMA
Creamy Jelly Cleanser
SAR 90.00
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BYOMA
Milky Moisture Cleanser
SAR 98.07
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CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
SAR 36.33
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iS Clinical
Cleansing Complex
SAR 241.37
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Cetaphil
Daily Facial Cleanser
SAR 120.08
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Caudalie
Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser
SAR 146.41
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Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
SAR 191.00
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Innisfree
Bija Trouble Facial Foam
SAR 98.84
Step 2Hydrating Toner
Hydrating toners and essences with glycerin and hyaluronic acid help keep skin soft and balanced, while ingredients like niacinamide and willow bark extract help control oily shine and manage blemishes. This step is used every morning and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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BYOMA
Balancing Face Mist
SAR 104.94
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BYOMA
Hydrating Milky Toner
SAR 242.35
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Some By Mi
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
SAR 53.04
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Paula's Choice
Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
SAR 166.90
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Pyunkang Yul
Calming Deep Moisture Toner
SAR 81.67
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Dear, Klairs
Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
SAR 100.97
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TIRTIR
Milk Skin Toner Light
SAR 78.50
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Pixi
Retinol Tonic
SAR 77.55
Step 3Moisturizer
Moisturizers with hyaluronic acid and glycerin help provide hydration and manage oily shine. This step is used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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BYOMA
Hydrating Serum
SAR 119.00
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BYOMA
Moisturizing Rich Cream
SAR 117.17
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BYOMA
Hydrating Recovery Oil
SAR 122.76
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BYOMA
Moisturizing Gel-Cream
SAR 144.00
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BYOMA
Sensitive Retinol Oil
SAR 106.84
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BYOMA
Barrier Repair Treatment
SAR 101.05
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COSRX
Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
SAR 39.70
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Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Cream
SAR 146.71
Step 4SPF
Sunprotection steps with avobenzone, homosalate, and chemical or physical sunscreens defend your oily skin against UV rays while keeping shine under control. Sunscreens with zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, centella asiatica extract, and niacinamide help manage oil and protect against blue light every morning.
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CeraVe
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
SAR 46.95
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make p:rem
UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream
SAR 162.92
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ZO庐 SKIN HEALTH
Daily Sheer Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50
SAR 333.11
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d'Alba
UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50
SAR 89.00
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Shiseido
Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector SPF 42
SAR 255.00
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Juice Beauty
SPF 30 Oil-Free Moisturizer
SAR 230.93
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Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Water Gel Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
SAR 120.93
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EltaMD
UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
SAR 125.78
Evening
Step 1Pre-Cleanser
Makeup removers with camellia seed oil, squalane and hyaluronic acid help clear out sebum and makeup while maintaining hydration for oily skin. This step is used every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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BYOMA
Melting Balm Cleanser
SAR 128.65
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BYOMA
Milky Oil Cleanser
SAR 106.99
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Shu Uemura
Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
SAR 245.95
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MISSHA
Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
SAR 65.11
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Dermalogica
Precleanse
SAR 268.00
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DHC
Pore Cleansing Oil
SAR 147.27
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Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Cleansing Oil
SAR 31.96
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Anua
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
SAR 62.80
Step 2Cleanser
Cleansers with niacinamide help control oil, while steps with glycerin and ceramides maintain hydration and keep the skin soft. This step is used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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BYOMA
Creamy Jelly Cleanser
SAR 90.00
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BYOMA
Milky Moisture Cleanser
SAR 98.07
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CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
SAR 36.33
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iS Clinical
Cleansing Complex
SAR 241.37
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Cetaphil
Daily Facial Cleanser
SAR 120.08
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Caudalie
Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser
SAR 146.41
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Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
SAR 191.00
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Innisfree
Bija Trouble Facial Foam
SAR 98.84
Step 3Cleansing Toner
This cleansing toner step in your PM routine sweeps away residual impurities, and with salicylic acid and glycolic acid, it will help control your oily shine and refine your enlarged pores. It also helps soothe and refresh your skin with ingredients like aloe vera and herbal extracts.
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BYOMA
Brightening Toner
SAR 125.00
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Caudalie
Vinopure Purifying Toner
SAR 187.00
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Pixi
Glow Tonic
SAR 56.52
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Rodial
Vitamin C Brightening Tonic
SAR 159.05
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Medicube
Zero Pore Pad 2.0
SAR 64.80
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MISSHA
Vita C Plus Brightening Toner
SAR 113.45
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COSRX
AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
SAR 40.17
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Biossance
Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner
SAR 217.24
Step 4Serum or Treatment
Serums with niacinamide, green tea extract, and witch hazel extract help control oily shine and balance your skin, while hyaluronic acid and squalane hydrate without extra oil. These treatments are used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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BYOMA
Clarifying Serum
SAR 101.13
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BYOMA
Brightening Serum
SAR 99.11
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Peach & Lily
Glass Skin Refining Serum
SAR 222.00
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innisfree
Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Serum
SAR 167.05
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Beauty of Joseon
Propolis + Niacinamide Glow Serum
SAR 226.83
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Dr. Ceuracle
Tea Tree Purifine 95 Essence
SAR 87.58
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NEOGEN Dermalogy
REAL VITA C SERUM
SAR 132.72
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Sunday Riley
C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum
SAR 347.00
Step 5Moisturizer
Moisturizers with hyaluronic acid and glycerin help provide hydration and manage oily shine. This step is used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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BYOMA
Hydrating Serum
SAR 119.00
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BYOMA
Moisturizing Rich Cream
SAR 117.17
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BYOMA
Hydrating Recovery Oil
SAR 122.76
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BYOMA
Moisturizing Gel-Cream
SAR 144.00
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BYOMA
Sensitive Retinol Oil
SAR 106.84
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BYOMA
Barrier Repair Treatment
SAR 101.05
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COSRX
Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
SAR 39.70
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Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Cream
SAR 146.71
Once a week
Step 1Pre-Cleanser
Makeup removers with camellia seed oil, squalane and hyaluronic acid help clear out sebum and makeup while maintaining hydration for oily skin. This step is used every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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BYOMA
Melting Balm Cleanser
SAR 128.65
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BYOMA
Milky Oil Cleanser
SAR 106.99
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Shu Uemura
Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
SAR 245.95
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MISSHA
Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
SAR 65.11
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Dermalogica
Precleanse
SAR 268.00
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DHC
Pore Cleansing Oil
SAR 147.27
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Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Cleansing Oil
SAR 31.96
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Anua
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
SAR 62.80
Step 2Cleanser
Cleansers with niacinamide help control oil, while steps with glycerin and ceramides maintain hydration and keep the skin soft. This step is used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
-
BYOMA
Creamy Jelly Cleanser
SAR 90.00
-
BYOMA
Milky Moisture Cleanser
SAR 98.07
-
CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
SAR 36.33
-
iS Clinical
Cleansing Complex
SAR 241.37
-
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Cleanser
SAR 120.08
-
Caudalie
Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser
SAR 146.41
-
Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
SAR 191.00
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Innisfree
Bija Trouble Facial Foam
SAR 98.84
Step 3Enzyme Powder
Enzyme powders with papain and salicylic acid help digest dull surface cells and manage shine on oily skin. This step is used once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Dermalogica
Daily Microfoliant
SAR 157.51
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FANCL
Facial Washing Powder
SAR 130.30
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Papa Recipe
Tea Tree Control Enzyme Powder Cleanser
SAR 107.55
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Clinique
Fresh Pressed Renewing Powder Cleanser
SAR 256.84
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Good Molecules
Pineapple Exfoliating Powder
SAR 137.37
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Eminence Organic Skin Care
Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant
SAR 165.08
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By Wishtrend
Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash
SAR 117.35
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Dermalogica
Daily Superfoliant
SAR 155.00
Step 4Cleansing Mask
Cleansing masks with zinc oxide, sulfur, camphor, and salicylic acid help draw out oil and impurities from oily skin. This step is used once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Goldfaden MD
Facial Detox Mask
SAR 328.29
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HERBIVORE Botanicals
Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
SAR 298.51
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KORA Organics
Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
SAR 168.77
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Peach & Lily
Super Reboot Resurfacing Mask
SAR 242.89
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Dr. Sebagh
Deep Exfoliating Mask
SAR 310.20
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Glamglow
Supermud Clearing Treatment
SAR 171.41
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VT Cosmetics
Cica Purifying Mask
SAR 167.66
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The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Masque
SAR 97.75
Step 5Hydrating Toner
Hydrating toners and essences with glycerin and hyaluronic acid help keep skin soft and balanced, while ingredients like niacinamide and willow bark extract help control oily shine and manage blemishes. This step is used every morning and once a week in place of the evening routine.
-
BYOMA
Balancing Face Mist
SAR 104.94
-
BYOMA
Hydrating Milky Toner
SAR 242.35
-
Some By Mi
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
SAR 53.04
-
Paula's Choice
Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
SAR 166.90
-
Pyunkang Yul
Calming Deep Moisture Toner
SAR 81.67
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Dear, Klairs
Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
SAR 100.97
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TIRTIR
Milk Skin Toner Light
SAR 78.50
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Pixi
Retinol Tonic
SAR 77.55
Step 6Serum or Treatment
Serums with niacinamide, green tea extract, and witch hazel extract help control oily shine and balance your skin, while hyaluronic acid and squalane hydrate without extra oil. These treatments are used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
-
BYOMA
Clarifying Serum
SAR 101.13
-
BYOMA
Brightening Serum
SAR 99.11
-
Peach & Lily
Glass Skin Refining Serum
SAR 222.00
-
innisfree
Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Serum
SAR 167.05
-
Beauty of Joseon
Propolis + Niacinamide Glow Serum
SAR 226.83
-
Dr. Ceuracle
Tea Tree Purifine 95 Essence
SAR 87.58
-
NEOGEN Dermalogy
REAL VITA C SERUM
SAR 132.72
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Sunday Riley
C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum
SAR 347.00
Step 7Moisturizer
Moisturizers with hyaluronic acid and glycerin help provide hydration and manage oily shine. This step is used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
-
BYOMA
Hydrating Serum
SAR 119.00
-
BYOMA
Moisturizing Rich Cream
SAR 117.17
-
BYOMA
Hydrating Recovery Oil
SAR 122.76
-
BYOMA
Moisturizing Gel-Cream
SAR 144.00
-
BYOMA
Sensitive Retinol Oil
SAR 106.84
-
BYOMA
Barrier Repair Treatment
SAR 101.05
-
COSRX
Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
SAR 39.70
-
Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Cream
SAR 146.71
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. Sof铆a Perea P茅rez, 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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