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1. Naturium Niacinamide Serum helps hide the appearance of oversized pores, improves Skin texture, and vanishes breakouts. The serum's main ingredient, niacinamide, is known to improve a variety of skin concerns without causing any irritation.
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Promising review: "Ummmmm I’m pretty sure this stuff is magic? I’ve been using it for a few weeks now and my pores look smaller and my bumps are flatter/gone. Zero fragrance, feels good going on, good ingredients. A new product I now can’t live without. Definitely worth the price and I will be repurchasing!" —LindsR
Price: $16
2. Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patches reduce the size of zits overnight — which is actually a necessity, especially with ~all~ the breakouts we've been experiencing (hello, MASKNE!). You'll wake up with your zit visibly shrunken in size and less inflamed — a win for us all!
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Promising review: "A must-have for acne! I have tried other (more expensive) patches that tear my skin up and don’t pull out the pus as much as these do. These are gentle enough, but actually work even for cystic acne spots and carbuncles. Seriously, just get these." —Target reviewer
Price: $7.99 for a 24-pack
3. Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Deep Pore Cleansing Facial Treatment cleanses clogged pores and fights breakouts. Just mix the bentonite clay powder with apple cider vinegar to unleash this bottle of sorcery.
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Promising review: "This mask is amazing. I started using it with water first and for only five minutes. I gradually increased the time and added in ACV each use. Now I keep it on for 20–25 minutes and mix it with only ACV. Your face turns red afterward but that goes away after a short while. I use it about every other week before bed. My adult acne has cleared up and discoloration and scarring are remarkably better. I wouldn’t have dreamed about going out of the house without covering up before, but now my skin is so much better. And the value — this tub goes a long way! I highly recommend this mask!" —Kells
Price: $7.99+ (available in two sizes)
4. SLMD Salicylic Acid Cleanser targets blackheads and acne while improving your skin's texture and tone. Because it is super potent, reviewers recommend using it every other day.
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Promising review: "This saved my skin! I have normal skin and breakouts pretty often, along with fungal acne. This cleared all of it. I don’t recommend using it every day because it will damage your moisture barrier, but overall it's my favorite cleanser." —Adriana
Price: $24.99
5. ROC Retinol Correction Serum reduces the appearance of deep-set lines (ya know, the pesky one on your forehead), decreases hyperpigmentation, and clears any and all breakouts. Pro tip: Make sure you use SPF with it to avoid irritation!
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Promising review: "Around the time I turned 30, my skin started looking duller and grainier. This product made an incredible, noticeable difference in my skin. I've always tried to take good care of my skin without breaking the bank; this product does just that." —Tiffany377
Price: $21.99
6. Thayers Rose Witch Hazel fights acne while providing a dewy glow. Reviewers also claim it helps smooth out skin texture, too!
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Promising review: "I could hardly wait to try this product after reading other happy reviewers. I was not disappointed! It has improved the texture of my skin. Softer with no dryness, smaller pores, and reduced the bumps on my chin." —Must Buy
Price: $10.99
7. Frank Body's A-Beauty Coffee Scrub exfoliates and buffs away dead skin cells while fighting acne *AND* reducing the appearances of scars. These incredible benefits are due to ingredients like kakadu plum, macadamia oil, eucalyptus, and finger lime (a naturally occurring AHA).
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Promising review: "This body scrub is fantastic! My skin feels soft and hydrated after using the treatment; I don't feel the need to reach for my moisturizer once I get out of the shower. I have extremely sensitive skin, and this product did not break me out, unlike other scrubs on the market. I will most definitely be repurchasing and telling all my girlfriends about this scrub." —MKBlaylock
Price: $18.99
8. Bliss Bright Idea Vitamin C + Tri-Peptide Collagen Protecting and Brightening Serum keeps your complexion bright and free of dullness without the hefty price tag of a facial. Licorice root, the MVP ingredient, adds an extra boost of brightening power, eliminating acne and dark spots.
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Promising review: "I was excited to try this product. Reasonably priced and had good reviews. I’m in my late thirties and wanted to give my skin a glow. I loved the Murad vitamin C serum, but not the price. After using this product ,I noticed my skin tone was almost immediately better. The formula soaks up in the skin quickly." —Thirtysomethingmom
Price: $28.99
9. Vanity Planet Facial Steamer makes the perfect addition to any acne routine, since it opens up pores to allow deeper cleansing. Use it daily or weekly, depending on your personal preference.
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Promising review: "I did some research on facial steamers and decided on this one last year. I've been using it mainly during winter or whenever my skin feels dry and doesn't look as good as it should. This is a really good steamer — never fails and lots of steam comes out — very well made and you can remove the water container to let it air out." —Marie
Price: $49.99
10. Bliss Clear Genius Acne Body Spray uses a barrage of powerhouse ingredients like salicylic acid, niacinamide, zinc, and witch haze to eliminate breakouts on your chest, back, and other body parts. Plus, its spray nozzle allows the solution to be easily applied to large areas.
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Promising review: "I love the whole Clear Genius line. I already use the cleanser and serum. The acne spray is super convenient. It makes it easy to get in those hard-to-reach areas. My backne cleared up completely within two weeks. Worth the price!" —Jacqueline
Price: $15.89
11. Makeup Revolution Skincare Blemish 2% Salicylic Acid Mask fights current breakouts and makes sure that future ones don't pop up anywhere. Simply apply this mask after your cleansing routine and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes. The result? Your skin will feel as good as new.
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Promising review: "OMG! This mask is soooo good! I have combination skin; oily, more so in the center of my face, and dry around the outside perimeter. I don’t have any major acne issues, just occasional pimples. But I am prone to milia on my upper cheek area and sometimes under my eyes, and I also get blackheads on my nose often. When I tell you this mask has my skin GLOWING! Way more than usual with my regular skincare routine. My friend asked me last night why I had makeup on at 8 p.m. LOL. Her comment just reassured me that my skin looks extra good, and this happened after I used this face mask. Even one of my milia bumps popped after I took this off. I’m pretty sure over time my blackheads will fade, especially if I do this two times a week and stay consistent. You won’t regret this purchase, I promise!" –Kayla
Price: $12
12. Versed Game Over Acne Drying Treatment gets rid of stubborn zits that just wont budge — regardless of how many treatments you've tried. Dab a bit onto your problem areas and let the sulfur and clay formula work it's sorcery.
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Promising review: "I’ve tried countless drugstore and high-end pimple treatments over the years. This stuff beats them all. It works great overnight and takes away redness and swelling from hormonal zits. It dries them out quickly. I’m already on my second bottle and I’ll keep repurchasing it." —sunshine35
Price: $20.99
13. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Acne System reduces up to 60% of breakouts in just 10 days (yes, seriously!). Although it targets all kinds of blemishes, it's still safe for folks with sensitive skin to use.
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Promising review: "I’ve had adult cystic acne for months. I’ve tried numerous different products. None of them worked as good as this product. I saw full results in a week. My whole face is clear!" —DK
Price: $29.99
15. Pixi by Petra Clarity Tonic teams up with three different acids — salicylic, glycolic, and lactic — to keep skin clear and free of pesky breakouts. Better yet, the inclusion of botanicals like licorice root and willow bark extract balance everything out.
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Promising review: "LOVE. This makes my skin look so good, shrinks the appearance of pores, and genuinely cleared up my acne. I tried removing it from my routine, switching for another toner (which was terrible) — now I know this is a must-have for sensitive, acne-prone skin." —Kait
Price: $15
