Skincare routine for combination skin
Cleansers, toners and serums with niacinamide, salicylic acid and willow bark extract help control oil in the T-zone and tighten up enlarged pores. Moisturizers and sunscreens with hyaluronic acid, squalane and ceramides bring soothing moisture to dry cheeks.
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 like exfoliation and masks for combination skin.
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Products are rated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 amino acids, aloe vera leaf juice, cucumber fruit extract, and glycerin help clean impurities while hydrating and balancing moisture for dry cheeks. Cleansers with willow bark extract, niacinamide, and tea tree oil help manage oily shine and clear pores in the T-zone, and this step is used every morning and every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
S$30.00
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iS Clinical
Cleansing Complex
S$68.81
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CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
S$30.40
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iUnik
Centella Bubble Cleansing Foam
S$25.36
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Elizavecca
Milky Piggy Elastic Pore Cleansing Foam
S$22.44
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Eminence Organic Skin Care
Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser
S$52.13
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Benton
Deep Green Tea Cleansing Foam
S$32.98
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Cetaphil
Daily Facial Cleanser
S$26.29
Step 2Hydrating Toner
Hydrating toners with ingredients like aloe vera, galactomyces ferment filtrate, hyaluronic acid, honey, and glycerin help hydrate dry cheeks and balance oiliness in combination skin. This step is used every morning and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Whamisa
Organic Flowers Toner Deep Rich
S$64.81
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Sulwhasoo
Essential Balancing Water
S$98.30
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TROIAREUKE
H+Cocktail Purifying Ampoule Toner
S$168.51
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Aēsop
Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Facial Toner
S$99.41
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Nature Republic
Soothing & Moisture Aloe Vera 90% Toner
S$32.26
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COSRX
Propolis Synergy Toner
S$41.07
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Pixi
Retinol Tonic
S$34.28
Step 3Moisturizer
Moisturizers with niacinamide and squalane help manage oily shine while supporting your skin barrier. Other moisturizers with hyaluronic acid and glycerin hydrate your dry cheeks without adding excess oil, and they are used every morning and evening, as well as once a week in place of the evening routine.
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SKIN1004
Centella Cream
S$33.87
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CeraVe
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
S$31.02
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Biossance
Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum
S$98.80
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d'Alba
First Spray Serum
S$25.94
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Elizavecca
Witch Piggy Hell Pore Control Hyaluronic Acid 97%
S$18.65
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PCA SKIN
Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum
S$155.75
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numbuz:n
No.3 Skin Softening Serum
S$36.60
Step 4SPF
In the Lovi routine for combination skin the sunscreen step is used every morning. Sunscreens with zinc oxide and centella asiatica extract help manage oily shine, while formulas with ceramides and hyaluronic acid keep dry cheeks soft and moisturized.
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CeraVe
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
S$28.72
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ISDIN
Eryfotona Actinica SPF 50+
S$110.01
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Juice Beauty
SPF 30 Oil-Free Moisturizer
S$49.68
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make p:rem
UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream
S$41.48
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Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Water Gel Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
S$23.87
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d'Alba
UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50
S$36.14
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ZO® SKIN HEALTH
Daily Sheer Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50
S$105.31
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d'Alba
Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen
S$36.14
Evening
Step 1Pre-Cleanser
Makeup removers with Camellia Seed Oil, Squalane, Hyaluronic Acid, and glycerin help clear away oil-based debris and maintain hydration across combination 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
S$70.21
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MISSHA
Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
S$39.68
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DHC
Pore Cleansing Oil
S$39.91
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innisfree
Green Tea Moisture Amino Cleansing Oil
S$33.70
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Banila Co
Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Nourishing
S$46.77
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Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes
S$26.25
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Yes To
Cucumbers Soothing Hypoallergenic Facial Wipes
S$22.37
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Pyunkang Yul
Deep Clear Cleansing Balm
S$30.07
Step 2Cleanser
Cleansers with amino acids, aloe vera leaf juice, cucumber fruit extract, and glycerin help clean impurities while hydrating and balancing moisture for dry cheeks. Cleansers with willow bark extract, niacinamide, and tea tree oil help manage oily shine and clear pores in the T-zone, and this step is used every morning and every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
-
Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
S$30.00
-
iS Clinical
Cleansing Complex
S$68.81
-
CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
S$30.40
-
iUnik
Centella Bubble Cleansing Foam
S$25.36
-
Elizavecca
Milky Piggy Elastic Pore Cleansing Foam
S$22.44
-
Eminence Organic Skin Care
Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser
S$52.13
-
Benton
Deep Green Tea Cleansing Foam
S$32.98
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Cetaphil
Daily Facial Cleanser
S$26.29
Step 3Cleansing Toner
Cleansing toners with lactic acid, salicylic acid, panthenol, and centella asiatica extract help clear out pores, manage oily shine, and hydrate dry cheeks on combination skin. This step is used every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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Medicube
Zero Pore Pad 2.0
S$36.48
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Beauty of Joseon
Green Plum Refreshing Toner
S$23.89
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Isntree
Chestnut BHA 0.9% Clear Toner
S$30.60
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Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner
S$26.26
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Biossance
Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner
S$50.83
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MISSHA
Vita C Plus Brightening Toner
S$38.90
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Medicube
Zero Pore Pad
S$36.48
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SK-II
Facial Treatment Clear Lotion
S$96.82
Step 4Serum or Treatment
Serums are used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine. Serums and ampoules with niacinamide, peach extract, and hyaluronic acid help manage oily shine and provide hydration to balance your combination skin.
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Peach & Lily
Glass Skin Refining Serum
S$63.44
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Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Toner
S$46.92
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NEOGEN Dermalogy
A-Clear Soothing Pink Eraser
S$24.07
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MISSHA
Vita C Plus Spot Correcting & Firming Ampoule
S$32.87
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L'Oreal Paris
Revitalift 12% Vitamin C + E + Salicylic Serum
S$37.10
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Sunday Riley
C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum
S$99.88
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SKIN1004
Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule
S$28.55
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Dr. Ceuracle
Tea Tree Purifine 95 Essence
S$36.36
Step 5Moisturizer
Moisturizers with niacinamide and squalane help manage oily shine while supporting your skin barrier. Other moisturizers with hyaluronic acid and glycerin hydrate your dry cheeks without adding excess oil, and they are used every morning and evening, as well as once a week in place of the evening routine.
-
SKIN1004
Centella Cream
S$33.87
-
CeraVe
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
S$31.02
-
Biossance
Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum
S$98.80
-
d'Alba
First Spray Serum
S$25.94
-
Elizavecca
Witch Piggy Hell Pore Control Hyaluronic Acid 97%
S$18.65
-
PCA SKIN
Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum
S$155.75
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numbuz:n
No.3 Skin Softening Serum
S$36.60
Once a week
Step 1Pre-Cleanser
Makeup removers with Camellia Seed Oil, Squalane, Hyaluronic Acid, and glycerin help clear away oil-based debris and maintain hydration across combination skin. These products are used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
-
Shu Uemura
Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
S$70.21
-
MISSHA
Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
S$39.68
-
DHC
Pore Cleansing Oil
S$39.91
-
innisfree
Green Tea Moisture Amino Cleansing Oil
S$33.70
-
Banila Co
Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Nourishing
S$46.77
-
Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes
S$26.25
-
Yes To
Cucumbers Soothing Hypoallergenic Facial Wipes
S$22.37
-
Pyunkang Yul
Deep Clear Cleansing Balm
S$30.07
Step 2Cleanser
Cleansers with amino acids, aloe vera leaf juice, cucumber fruit extract, and glycerin help clean impurities while hydrating and balancing moisture for dry cheeks. Cleansers with willow bark extract, niacinamide, and tea tree oil help manage oily shine and clear pores in the T-zone, and this step is used every morning and every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
-
Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
S$30.00
-
iS Clinical
Cleansing Complex
S$68.81
-
CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
S$30.40
-
iUnik
Centella Bubble Cleansing Foam
S$25.36
-
Elizavecca
Milky Piggy Elastic Pore Cleansing Foam
S$22.44
-
Eminence Organic Skin Care
Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser
S$52.13
-
Benton
Deep Green Tea Cleansing Foam
S$32.98
-
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Cleanser
S$26.29
Step 3Cleansing Toner
Cleansing toners with lactic acid, salicylic acid, panthenol, and centella asiatica extract help clear out pores, manage oily shine, and hydrate dry cheeks on combination skin. This step is used every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
-
Medicube
Zero Pore Pad 2.0
S$36.48
-
Beauty of Joseon
Green Plum Refreshing Toner
S$23.89
-
Isntree
Chestnut BHA 0.9% Clear Toner
S$30.60
-
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner
S$26.26
-
Biossance
Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner
S$50.83
-
MISSHA
Vita C Plus Brightening Toner
S$38.90
-
Medicube
Zero Pore Pad
S$36.48
-
SK-II
Facial Treatment Clear Lotion
S$96.82
Step 4Cleansing Mask
Cleansing masks are used once a week in place of the evening routine. Cleansing masks with salicylic acid, willow bark extract, enzymes, and clay help clear out pores and control oily shine.
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HERBIVORE Botanicals
Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
S$89.14
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Goldfaden MD
Facial Detox Mask
S$95.73
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HERBIVORE
Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask
S$89.14
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Peach & Lily
Super Reboot Resurfacing Mask
S$63.19
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Herbivore Botanicals
Blue Tansy AHA + BHA Resurfacing Clarity Mask
S$89.14
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Papa Recipe
Eggplant Clearing Mud Cream Mask
S$25.04
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Dr. Barbara Sturm
Clarifying Mask
S$210.64
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Philosophy
Purity Made Simple Pore Extractor Exfoliating Clay Mask
S$32.58
Step 5Hydrating Toner
Hydrating toners with ingredients like aloe vera, galactomyces ferment filtrate, hyaluronic acid, honey, and glycerin help hydrate dry cheeks and balance oiliness in combination skin. This step is used every morning and once a week in place of the evening routine.
-
Whamisa
Organic Flowers Toner Deep Rich
S$64.81
-
Sulwhasoo
Essential Balancing Water
S$98.30
-
TROIAREUKE
H+Cocktail Purifying Ampoule Toner
S$168.51
-
Aēsop
Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Facial Toner
S$99.41
-
Nature Republic
Soothing & Moisture Aloe Vera 90% Toner
S$32.26
-
COSRX
Propolis Synergy Toner
S$41.07
-
Pixi
Retinol Tonic
S$34.28
Step 6Serum or Treatment
Serums are used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine. Serums and ampoules with niacinamide, peach extract, and hyaluronic acid help manage oily shine and provide hydration to balance your combination skin.
-
Peach & Lily
Glass Skin Refining Serum
S$63.44
-
Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Toner
S$46.92
-
NEOGEN Dermalogy
A-Clear Soothing Pink Eraser
S$24.07
-
MISSHA
Vita C Plus Spot Correcting & Firming Ampoule
S$32.87
-
L'Oreal Paris
Revitalift 12% Vitamin C + E + Salicylic Serum
S$37.10
-
Sunday Riley
C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum
S$99.88
-
SKIN1004
Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule
S$28.55
-
Dr. Ceuracle
Tea Tree Purifine 95 Essence
S$36.36
Step 7Moisturizer
Moisturizers with niacinamide and squalane help manage oily shine while supporting your skin barrier. Other moisturizers with hyaluronic acid and glycerin hydrate your dry cheeks without adding excess oil, and they are used every morning and evening, as well as once a week in place of the evening routine.
-
SKIN1004
Centella Cream
S$33.87
-
CeraVe
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
S$31.02
-
Biossance
Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum
S$98.80
-
d'Alba
First Spray Serum
S$25.94
-
Elizavecca
Witch Piggy Hell Pore Control Hyaluronic Acid 97%
S$18.65
-
PCA SKIN
Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum
S$155.75
-
numbuz:n
No.3 Skin Softening Serum
S$36.60
Research behind this routine
Behind this routine
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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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