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Best moisturizers and moisturizing serums 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 moisturizer for acne-prone skin

Moisturizers with niacinamide, centella asiatica extract, and madecassoside help calm inflammation and manage breakouts, while formulas with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane provide essential hydration without clogging pores. Additional steps with ceramides and dimethicone further support skin barrier recovery and improve texture for a smooth, soft feel.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

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. Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid help soothe breakouts, fade marks, and hydrate acne-prone skin without clogging pores.

  1. 1
    SKIN1004 Centella Cream SuperiorAmazonS$33.87

    Why we picked it. This product moisturizes your skin while calming inflammation and improving texture, thanks to Centella Asiatica Extract and Niacinamide, which are particularly beneficial for your acne and blemishes.

  2. 2
    d'Alba First Spray Serum SuperiorAmazonS$25.94

    Why we picked it. This product will moisturize your skin, helping to reduce acne and blemishes with niacinamide and bifida ferment lysate, which are beneficial for your combination skin.

  3. 3
    PCA SKIN Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum SuperiorAmazonS$155.75

    Why we picked it. This product moisturizes your skin, with ingredients like Sodium Hyaluronate and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid to deeply hydrate and support your combination skin by providing essential moisture without clogging pores.

  4. 4
    Elizavecca Witch Piggy Hell Pore Control Hyaluronic Acid 97% SuperiorAmazonS$18.65
  5. 5
    Revision Skincare Hydrating Serum SuperiorAmazonS$127.77
  6. 6
    Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum HighAmazonS$98.80
  7. 7
    NEOGEN Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence HighAmazonS$47.30
  8. 8
    SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule HighAmazonS$54.11
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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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