When it comes to finding the right acne treatment, there are a million products out there—and they’re not all created equal. From acne washes to creams and spot treatments, the options can be overwhelming, making it impossible to tell which is truly the best acne treatment for you.
Even more frustrating? The fact that we’re still dealing with acne at all. But knowledge is power, and just knowing that there are different types, and that each kind requires its own plan of attack, puts you ahead of the clear-skin curve. Once you figure out what you’re working with, it gets far easier to treat.
Hormones, stress, genetics, and even pollution can lead to breakouts. A blemish starts deep within a pore, weeks before any signs of infection surface. So, prevention and care are key. We are warning you: Squeezing, popping, or picking at a blemish can lead to scars and discoloration! Instead, try these top-rated treatment options:
On-the-Spot Fixes
Our powerful pick uses acne fighters like salicylic acid or sulfur to tackle flare-ups head on.
Acne Healing Dots are the new craze. They are a powerful set of healing dots with hydrocolloid technology and an infusion of blemish-fighting ingredients to help soothe, treat, and assist in the prevention of picking.
These little guys are the first to combine healing hydrocolloid dressing with an infusion of potent, acne-fighting ingredients. The bacteria-fighting technology extracts impurities and provides a barrier from external irritants, while preventing picking and inflammation.
Complete Sets
Eliminate guesswork with a regimen of products combining acne-fighting, exfoliating, and hydrating ingredients of ProactivMD.
Try this intro-size kit featuring a prescription-strength acne-clearing retinoid along with cleansing, hydration, and sun protection, in one easy system. Cleanse, moisturize, and protect. Deep Cleansing Wash cleans and gently exfoliates the skin with tiny beads. Daily Oil Control Moisturizer is a lightweight three-in-one moisturizer that hydrates, protects from sun damage, and controls shine with surface oil absorbents. Adapelene gel is the first FDA-approved over-the-counter topical retinoid for the treatment of acne.
All-Over Treatments
Tame and help prevent breakouts with clarifying solutions like Sunday Riley’s U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil that sweeps away blemish-causing buildup.
It’s a quick absorbing, medicated dry oil to clear congested pores, treat and prevent acne, and smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for clearer, smoother skin. Counterbalancing the potentially drying effects of salicylic acid, milk thistle and cucumber seed oil nourish the skin and smooth the appearance of lines and wrinkles, without leaving a greasy residue. Chamomile and neroli soothes stressed, blemish-prone skin.
Brightening Treatments
When breakouts leave their mark, turn to skincare that visibly improves the appearance of discoloration, scar depth, and size.
Murad’s InvisiScar Resurfacing Treatment is a breakthrough resurfacing treatment for acne scars (old and new) that visibly minimizes size, depth, and color in as little as eight weeks. The velvety-smooth formula in this resurfacing treatment instantly fills pitted scars. It is clinically proven to minimize the look of scar size, depth, texture, and discoloration in eight weeks. BHA exfoliates, while a blend of highly purified centella asiatica and vitamin C encourages natural radiance.
Makeup with Benefits
Rely on oil-free formulas and corrective solutions like Bare Mineral’s Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 that conceals problem areas rather than making them worse.
This oil-free tinted moisturizer hydrates and protects with mineral-based SPF 30, and evens out the complexion with a dewy, healthy-looking glow. The creamy, lightweight formula blends effortlessly onto skin. It’s your go-to formula for natural-looking coverage and everyday protection.