Acne is no fun at any age. While the problem usually starts as a teenage annoyance, it’s also a common problem for adults. Here are some products that can prevent and treat breakouts so you can put your best face forward.
clear improvement pore clearing moisturizer
origins
This moisturizer is formulated to pull double duty as an acne treatment. Thanks to sodium hyaluronate and squalane, it delivers all-day hydration that won’t clog your pores. It’s also made with 1% salicylic acid and bamboo charcoal to unclog pores and gently exfoliate.
$39 from origins.com
bye bye foundation full coverage moisturizer
it cosmetics
When it comes to pimples, sometimes your best option is to conceal. This foundation offers weightless full coverage that reduces the appearance of fine lines, redness, pores and, of course, breakouts. Thanks to its moisturizing formula, it also will help increase absorption and effectiveness of other skin care products. And best of all, it protects your skin with a SPF 50+ sunscreen.
$42 from itcosmetics.com
mighty patch original
hero cosmetics
Have a pimple emergency? These patches work to reduce the appearance of acne overnight. Made of medical-grade hydrocolloid, they extract impurities over six to eight hours. As an added bonus, they’ll discourage you from picking or popping anything you shouldn’t.
$12.99 from herocosmetics.us
beste no. 9 jelly cleanser
drunk elephant
This cleanser is formulated to have a pH of 5.5, which means while it removes makeup, excess oil and other everyday grime, it’s gentle enough that it’s not going to completely strip your skin barrier. The formula also includes a mild surfactant blend, glycerin and cantaloupe fruit extract.
$16 from drunkelephant.com
pore clearing clay mask 2x
innisfree
The key ingredient for this mask is volcanic clusters that formed on Jeju Island in South Korea, which absorb excess oil and impurities from pores. It also contains lactic acid to exfoliate dead skin cells and minimize the appearance of pores. Deep-cleansing and non-drying, it can help improve your skin’s appearance and texture.
$15 from us.innisfree.com
acid potion resurfacing exfoliator
moon juice
This exfoliator contains salicylic acid, so it works to penetrate and unclog pores. It also soothes irritation and reduces redness thanks to niacinamide and adaptogenic reishi, which also hydrate your skin. Along with treating breakouts, its skin care benefits include encouraging cell turnover and stimulating collagen with ingredients like glycolic and lactic acid.
$42 from moonjuice.com
