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Acne-Prone Skin Must-Haves
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items Products that cleared my acne as well as my clients’ skin. Save this list for your glow-up ✨
As someone who has struggled myself and helped hundreds of clients, these are products and brands that I trust.
*Reminder to not use too many products wit...
Sections
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Cleanser
Exfoliant
Serum/Correcting Cream
Moisturizer
SPF
Mask
Cleanser
Gentle, non-stripping formulas that remove dirt without disrupting your skin barrier. Ideal for AM/PM use - especially after sweating!
One of my fav cleansers to use at home and during facials. Organic, made with tea tree oil, this face wash neutralizes bacteria to prevent breakouts, while astringent willow bark controls oil production. Lactic acid exfoliates, while cucumber juice t...
Eminence Organic Skin Care Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser 8.4 fl. oz
Great if using drying or irritating products. Crafted with a highly concentrated formula featuring glycerin and cucumber extract, this hydrating facial cleanser calms and purifies sensitive, acne prone, or post-procedure skin.
SkinCeuticals Soothing Cleanser (5 fl. oz.)
A go-to for oily, acne-prone skin - removes excess oil without stripping. Contains niacinamide to soothe redness. Use AM/PM, and follow with a hydrating serum or moisturizer to prevent dryness.
13.5 oz Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Wash for Oily Skin - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
A gentle, foaming, fragrance free cleanser that is good for clogged pores, acne prone and sensitive skin.
Paula’s Choice: RESIST Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid
Exfoliant
Chemical (AHA/BHA) and safe physical exfoliants to unclog pores 2-3x/week.
Pro tip: Never use scrubs on active breakouts!
Love this SAFE physical exfoliant. I like to use under steam during facials, or in the shower at home. Apply and massage into skin and let sit under shower steam for a couple min before removing. This scrub is formulated to not cause microscopic tear...
SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub (5 fl. oz.)
Exfoliating Cleanser that combines AHA’s and BHA’s to remove dead cells and other impurities from your skin to enhance a smoother and brighter complexion.
Round soft jojoba spheres gently exfoliate while lavender extract tones and soothes inflammat...
SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser (6 fl. oz.)
This 2% BHA toner shrinks pores and calms breakouts. Pro tip: Use 3x/week on your T-zone only to avoid over-drying cheeks.
*if you use in the morning, follow with spf
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner for Clear Skin
These 2% salicylic acid pads are perfect for lazy skincare days. Swipe over clean skin post-workout or before bed to prevent breakouts.
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
*Note: avoid if you’re using retinoids the same nigh...
Acne Clearing Pads - 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment
This 25% AHA + 2% BHA peel is a game-changer for stubborn blackheads and uneven texture. Pro tip: Start with 5 mins 1x/week, then increase to 10 mins as tolerated. Tingling is normal, but rinse immediately if it burns!
*do not use on compromised ski...
Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel
Serum/Correcting Cream
Targeted treatments for acne, scars, and redness. Layer under moisturizer, but don’t mix actives (e.g., avoid vitamin C + retinoids together)
My absolute favorite serum for adult acne. Few products work so well for both anti aging and breakouts without irritating or drying out the skin. This product leaves skin glowing with fast results.
For combo skin - apply t zone and spot treat 3x we...
SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense (1 fl. oz.)
A healing serum with natural extracts and vitamins. This serum combines vitamin C with a blend of botanicals to treat acne, rosacea, contact dermatitis and even insect bites.
iS Clinical Pro-Heal Serum Advance Plus (1 oz.)
Skin Ceuticals makes the best Vit C serums out there. Unfortunately, most Vit C serums irritate acne prone skin. That is why Skin Ceuticals formulated this product specifically for oily, blemish prone skin.
Do not use with other actives or retinols ...
SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF (1 fl. oz.)
A prescription-strength retinoid acne treatment. Start with 2x a week at night and adjust according to your skins tolerance. Always rinse off in the morning and apply spf before going outside.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% Retinoid Acne Treatment (1.6 oz.)
Fades post-acne dark spots and calms active breakouts.
*Warning: might itch for 1-2 mins, this is normal
Use alone or mix 2 drops with your non-active moisturizer to avoid pilling. Start with 2-3x a week and adjust accordingly.
10% Azelaic Acid Booster for Redness Relief
Moisturizer
Lightweight, non-comedogenic hydrators that won’t trigger breakouts. 🔑 :Even oily skin needs moisture to heal acne damage!
Gel based hydrating moisturizer that won’t clog pores
Hydrating Dewy Gel Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramides
A fav moisturizer in the treatment room and at home. This product banishes blemish-causing bacteria to give you a clear, smooth complexion free of bumps and shine.
Salicylic acid sheds dead skin cells and breaks up oil deposits to give your pores a...
Eminence Organic Skin Care Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer 2 fl. oz
A lightweight moisturizer than minimizes pores and doesn’t leave skin shiny. A staple during facials.
SkinCeuticals Daily Moisture (2 fl. oz.)
A daily oil-free, non-comedogenic face moisturizer for oily skin. This oily skin moisturizer provides all day hydration without the shine and helps to repair the skin barrier after 1-hour.
Toleriane Double Repair Matte Face Moisturizer for Oily Skin - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
Lightweight organic moisture that won’t clog pores. Can add water to adjust consistency.
Eminence Organic Skin Care Mangosteen Gel Moisturizer 2 fl. oz
This lightweight lotion gently reduces breakouts and oiliness. Helps with appearance of acne scars
Eminence Organic Skin Care Acne Advanced Clarifying Hydrator 1.2 oz
SPF
Oil-free, acne-safe sunscreens that prevent dark spots and aging.
🧴Non-negotiable: wear daily, even indoors!
The holy grail for acne-prone skin. Works under makeup and won’t pill. Repurchased 5x!
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 (1.7 fl. oz.)
A summer staple - keeps you shine-free and won’t clog your pores during sweaty workouts
1.7 oz Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Face Sunscreen SPF 60 - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
Feels like nothing on skin. Perfect under makeup or for no-makeup days.
100% invisible (great for dark skin tones)
Doubles as a primer (velvety finish)
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50 50ml
Mask
Clarifying and soothing masks for weekly treatments. Spot-treat oily zones or soothe angry breakouts!
This Mask uses natural earth clays and botanicals to unclog pores, remove impurities and balance oil production. Plant extracts and minerals calm, soothe and nourish skin as a 2% fruit acid blend sloughs away dead, dull skin cells. Kaolin and bentoni...
SkinCeuticals Clarifying Clay Mask (2.4 fl. oz.)
This masque soothes inflamed skin and clear breakouts. Can spot great in t-zone for combination skin. Cucumber scent and light *minty tingle* feeling.. can mix with a little water to change consistency since no water is added to eminence organic prod...
Eminence Organic Skin Care Clear Skin Probiotic Masque 2 fl. oz