Skincare routine for acne-prone skin
Cleansers, toners and masks with salicylic acid and glycolic acid help clear blackheads and breakouts. Moisturizers and serums with niacinamide and vitamin C help fade post-acne marks.
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 and adds the deeper steps.
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Products are rated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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, glycerin, and tea tree oil help reduce breakouts and excess oil for acne-prone skin, while formulas with niacinamide and ceramides support the skin barrier. These cleansers are used every morning, every evening, and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
SAR 36.33
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Torriden
DIVE IN Cleansing Foam
SAR 46.00
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Pyunkang Yul
Deep Cleansing Foam
SAR 45.78
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Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
SAR 191.00
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Clinique
Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam
SAR 226.58
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Eminence Organic Skin Care
Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser
SAR 198.55
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iS Clinical
Cleansing Complex
SAR 241.37
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Pyunkang Yul
Low pH Cleansing Water
SAR 144.39
Step 2Hydrating Toner
Hydrating toners with black snail extract, niacinamide, centella asiatica extract, and glycerin help soothe inflammation, calm breakouts, and improve texture on acne-prone skin. This step is used every morning and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Some By Mi
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
SAR 53.04
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belif
Aqua Bomb Hydrating Toner
SAR 132.76
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Pyunkang Yul
Calming Deep Moisture Toner
SAR 81.67
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Paula's Choice
Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
SAR 166.90
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Torriden
Dive-In Toner
SAR 83.25
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Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Essence Water
SAR 40.00
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TIRTIR
Milk Skin Toner Light
SAR 78.50
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Etude House
Soon Jung pH 5.5 Relief Toner
SAR 152.08
Step 3Moisturizer
Moisturizers with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and snail secretion filtrate help hydrate and keep your skin soft and smooth, while formulations with niacinamide and yuja extract may help brighten dark spots and manage breakouts. These products are used every morning and evening, and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
SAR 78.95
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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
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COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
SAR 14.95
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Elizavecca
Witch Piggy Hell Pore Control Hyaluronic Acid 97%
SAR 80.75
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innisfree
Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum
SAR 120.00
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NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Ferment Micro Essence
SAR 184.00
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belif
The True Cream Aqua Bomb
SAR 193.03
Step 4SPF
The sunscreen step in this routine is used every morning. Sunscreens and lotions with zinc oxide and niacinamide help protect against UV rays and calm breakouts, while formulas with hyaluronic acid and centella asiatica keep the skin hydrated without feeling oily.
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d'Alba
Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen
SAR 75.00
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ZO庐 SKIN HEALTH
Daily Sheer Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50
SAR 333.11
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EltaMD
UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
SAR 125.78
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Juice Beauty
SPF 30 Oil-Free Moisturizer
SAR 230.93
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus
SAR 37.95
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Dear, Klairs
All-day Airy Sunscreen
SAR 148.78
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d'Alba
UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50
SAR 89.00
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make p:rem
UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream
SAR 162.92
Evening
Step 1Pre-Cleanser
Makeup removers and cleansers with camellia seed oil, squalane, hyaluronic acid, beeswax, and orange and mandarin orange peel oils help dissolve makeup and clear away excess oil for acne-prone skin. These products are used every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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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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DHC
Pore Cleansing Oil
SAR 147.27
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B.LAB
Cica Barrier Cleansing Oil Balm
SAR 107.03
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Dermalogica
Precleanse
SAR 268.00
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Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes
SAR 48.06
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NEOGEN
Real Cica Micellar Cleansing Oil
SAR 117.42
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iUNIK
Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil
SAR 20.00
Step 2Cleanser
Cleansers with salicylic acid, glycerin, and tea tree oil help reduce breakouts and excess oil for acne-prone skin, while formulas with niacinamide and ceramides support the skin barrier. These cleansers are used every morning, every evening, and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
SAR 36.33
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Torriden
DIVE IN Cleansing Foam
SAR 46.00
-
Pyunkang Yul
Deep Cleansing Foam
SAR 45.78
-
Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
SAR 191.00
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Clinique
Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam
SAR 226.58
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Eminence Organic Skin Care
Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser
SAR 198.55
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iS Clinical
Cleansing Complex
SAR 241.37
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Pyunkang Yul
Low pH Cleansing Water
SAR 144.39
Step 3Cleansing Toner
Cleansing toners with glycolic acid and salicylic acid help clear out pores and address breakouts on acne-prone skin. This step is used every evening.
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Pixi
Glow Tonic
SAR 56.52
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Medicube
Zero Pore Pad 2.0
SAR 64.80
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Caudalie
Vinopure Purifying Toner
SAR 187.00
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Neogen
Real Ferment Micro Toner
SAR 100.67
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ma:nyo
Galactomy Clearskin Toner
SAR 140.87
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Ole Henriksen
Balancing Force Oil Control Toner
SAR 133.24
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Isntree
Chestnut BHA 0.9% Clear Toner
SAR 87.17
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The Ordinary
Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
SAR 72.29
Step 4Serum or Treatment
Serums and treatments with propolis, niacinamide, and benzoyl peroxide help reduce breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks, while formulations with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and madecassoside provide soothing hydration and calm inflammation. This step is used every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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Beauty of Joseon
Propolis + Niacinamide Glow Serum
SAR 226.83
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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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COSRX
Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence
SAR 60.00
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NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Vitamin C Serum
SAR 130.97
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Purito
Centella Unscented Serum
SAR 60.67
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Olay
Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Serum
SAR 172.35
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Clean & Clear
Persa-Gel 10
SAR 82.17
Step 5Moisturizer
Moisturizers with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and snail secretion filtrate help hydrate and keep your skin soft and smooth, while formulations with niacinamide and yuja extract may help brighten dark spots and manage breakouts. These products are used every morning and evening, and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
SAR 78.95
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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
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COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
SAR 14.95
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Elizavecca
Witch Piggy Hell Pore Control Hyaluronic Acid 97%
SAR 80.75
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innisfree
Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum
SAR 120.00
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NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Ferment Micro Essence
SAR 184.00
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belif
The True Cream Aqua Bomb
SAR 193.03
Once a week
Step 1Pre-Cleanser
Makeup removers and cleansers with camellia seed oil, squalane, hyaluronic acid, beeswax, and orange and mandarin orange peel oils help dissolve makeup and clear away excess oil for acne-prone skin. These products are used every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
-
Shu Uemura
Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
SAR 245.95
-
MISSHA
Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
SAR 65.11
-
DHC
Pore Cleansing Oil
SAR 147.27
-
B.LAB
Cica Barrier Cleansing Oil Balm
SAR 107.03
-
Dermalogica
Precleanse
SAR 268.00
-
Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes
SAR 48.06
-
NEOGEN
Real Cica Micellar Cleansing Oil
SAR 117.42
-
iUNIK
Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil
SAR 20.00
Step 2Cleanser
Cleansers with salicylic acid, glycerin, and tea tree oil help reduce breakouts and excess oil for acne-prone skin, while formulas with niacinamide and ceramides support the skin barrier. These cleansers are used every morning, every evening, and once a week in place of the evening routine.
-
CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
SAR 36.33
-
Torriden
DIVE IN Cleansing Foam
SAR 46.00
-
Pyunkang Yul
Deep Cleansing Foam
SAR 45.78
-
Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
SAR 191.00
-
Clinique
Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam
SAR 226.58
-
Eminence Organic Skin Care
Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser
SAR 198.55
-
iS Clinical
Cleansing Complex
SAR 241.37
-
Pyunkang Yul
Low pH Cleansing Water
SAR 144.39
Step 3Enzyme Powder
This step in your routine is used once a week in place of your evening routine to digest dull surface cells and reveal brighter, smoother skin. Exfoliating steps with rice bran extract, salicylic acid, and papain help address acne, blemishes, and blackheads, while soothing ingredients like allantoin and green tea extract help keep skin calm.
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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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AMOREPACIFIC
Treatment Enzyme Peel
SAR 396.00
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Good Molecules
Pineapple Exfoliating Powder
SAR 137.37
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By Wishtrend
Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash
SAR 117.35
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Dermalogica
Daily Superfoliant
SAR 155.00
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Eminence Organic Skin Care
Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant
SAR 165.08
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Clinique
Fresh Pressed Renewing Powder Cleanser
SAR 256.84
Step 4Cleansing Mask
Cleansing masks with salicylic acid, zinc oxide, and willow bark extract help deep-draw oil, clear out pores, and combat breakouts on acne-prone skin. This step is used once a week in place of the evening routine.
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HERBIVORE Botanicals
Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
SAR 298.51
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Goldfaden MD
Facial Detox Mask
SAR 328.29
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KORA Organics
Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
SAR 168.77
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VT Cosmetics
Cica Purifying Mask
SAR 167.66
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Glamglow
Supermud Clearing Treatment
SAR 171.41
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ANUA
Heartleaf 70 Mud Cream Mask
SAR 34.99
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Isntree
Real Mugwort Clay Mask
SAR 73.00
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Peach & Lily
Super Reboot Resurfacing Mask
SAR 242.89
Step 5Hydrating Toner
Hydrating toners with black snail extract, niacinamide, centella asiatica extract, and glycerin help soothe inflammation, calm breakouts, and improve texture on acne-prone skin. This step is used every morning and once a week in place of the evening routine.
-
Some By Mi
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
SAR 53.04
-
belif
Aqua Bomb Hydrating Toner
SAR 132.76
-
Pyunkang Yul
Calming Deep Moisture Toner
SAR 81.67
-
Paula's Choice
Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
SAR 166.90
-
Torriden
Dive-In Toner
SAR 83.25
-
Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Essence Water
SAR 40.00
-
TIRTIR
Milk Skin Toner Light
SAR 78.50
-
Etude House
Soon Jung pH 5.5 Relief Toner
SAR 152.08
Step 6Serum or Treatment
Serums and treatments with propolis, niacinamide, and benzoyl peroxide help reduce breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks, while formulations with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and madecassoside provide soothing hydration and calm inflammation. This step is used every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
-
Beauty of Joseon
Propolis + Niacinamide Glow Serum
SAR 226.83
-
Peach & Lily
Glass Skin Refining Serum
SAR 222.00
-
innisfree
Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Serum
SAR 167.05
-
COSRX
Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence
SAR 60.00
-
NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Vitamin C Serum
SAR 130.97
-
Purito
Centella Unscented Serum
SAR 60.67
-
Olay
Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Serum
SAR 172.35
-
Clean & Clear
Persa-Gel 10
SAR 82.17
Step 7Moisturizer
Moisturizers with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and snail secretion filtrate help hydrate and keep your skin soft and smooth, while formulations with niacinamide and yuja extract may help brighten dark spots and manage breakouts. These products are used every morning and evening, and once a week in place of the evening routine.
-
Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
SAR 78.95
-
COSRX
Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
SAR 39.70
-
Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Cream
SAR 146.71
-
COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
SAR 14.95
-
Elizavecca
Witch Piggy Hell Pore Control Hyaluronic Acid 97%
SAR 80.75
-
innisfree
Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum
SAR 120.00
-
NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Ferment Micro Essence
SAR 184.00
-
belif
The True Cream Aqua Bomb
SAR 193.03
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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Dr. Sof铆a Perea P茅rez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
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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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