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Non-K-beauty products for the acne-prone girlies
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items During my struggle with hormonal acne, I was desperate and tried everything from drugstore products to high-end brands. After a lot of trial and error, these are the products that worked wonders on my acne, blemishes, and post-acne marks.
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Cleanser
Spot treatment + acne patch
Toner
Serum + treatment
Cleanser
Effective cleansers that work without over-drying your face
Exfoliating facewash that removes dead skin while hydrating the skin at the same time with amazing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide that soothes breakouts.
CeraVe SA Cleanser with Salicylic Acid & Ceramides
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A powerful, clinically proven cleanser that reduces the appearance of pores and blemishes, absorbs excess sebum, and delivers visible resurfacing.
Azelaic Acid BHA/AHA Cleanser - Skinfix
A non-drying, daily face wash that effectively unclogs pores and removes dirt, impurities, and excess oil to visibly reduce imperfections.
Salicylic Acid Cleanser - The INKEY List | Sephora
Sensitive skin favourite. Gnetle, daily cleaanser that removes makeup. impurities, and excess oi without drying the skin.
Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin - Unscented
This will clear any exisiting acne and help prevent any new ones from forming. Pro tip: lather up a foam and massage onto your face and leave it on for 1-2 mins before washing it off
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10%
Spot treatment + acne patch
Products that reduce the size of breakouts overnight
Benzoyl peroxide + chamomile + ginger = treat AND soothe breakouts for only less than $6!!!
AcneFree Terminator 10 Acne Spot Treatment, 1oz
A non-drying, gentle, and targeted acne treatment that clears acne spots fast while layering under makeup without flaking.
Succinic Acid Treatment - The INKEY List
The only patented acne patch that combines clean hydrocolloid polymer technology and actives to minimize the look of breakouts overnight.
Salicylic Acid Acne Healing Dots - Peace Out
Targets acne causing bacteria and helps reduce redness and stubborn bllemishes that just wont leave
Neutrogena Stubborn Acne AM Treatment with BP
Ultra-thin patches help pimples look smaller and flatter after one use.
Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Ultra-Thin Blemish Pimple Patches - 24ct
Fast-acting invisible patch clinically proven to visibly reduce imperfections, packed with powerful blend including Salicylic Acid.
The Inkey List Hydrocolloid Invisible Patches
The #1 best-selling acne patch brand in the US. Sensitive skin approved, shrinks the look of your pimple and absorbs pimpe gunk in 1 use
Hero Mighty Patch Original
Toner
Exfoliate dead skin cells, and say bye to enlarged pores and blackheads
Paulas Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
A clinically proven, derm-approved hypochlorous acid spray that keeps post-gym breakouts at bay, reduces redness, and soothes stressed skin.
SOS Save.Our.Skin Daily Rescue Facial Spray - Tower 28 Beauty
Targets uneven skin tone, dullness, and visible pores with niacinamide (vitamin B3). Naturally derived arbutin improves the look of hyperpigmentation while licorice root extract soothes inflammation.
Good Molecules - Niacinamide Brightening Face Toner
The most affordable hypochlorous spray there is. Multi-purpose spray for acne-prone and eczema-prone skin, and can also be used to clean eyelashes.
e11ement Hypochlorous Acid Face Spray 3pk
Serum + treatment
Fades dark spots and uneven skin tone with regular use
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Hyperpigmentation serum
The first-ever Adapinoid retinoid for acne-prone skin proven to reduce the look of blemishes and pores while restoring skin barrier health.
acne+ adapinoid Gel with Niacinamide + Squalane - Skinfix
A water-based serum formulated to target acne with salicylic acid 2% that exfoliates, smooths, and visibly decongests pores.
Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Acne Solution - The Ordinary
SO worth the price! A highly concentrated, oil-free serum that visibly evens skin tone for a brighter complexion, with 62X more powerful results than vitamin C.
Vinoperfect Radiance Serum Vitamin C Alternative - Caudalie