15 Serious Acne Solutions We’re Currently Hoarding

You need these.

By Danielle Fontana Dooley, Associate Director, Digital Content · May 9, 2019

Blackheads, pimples and hormonal acne can all benefit from this top-shelf lineup of actives designed to whisk away pore-clogging oil and stubborn blemishes.

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Cleanse + Tone

Part mask, part cleanser, Clark’s Botanicals Dual Charcoal Detox ($58) purifies and exfoliates with two types of charcoal and five fruit enzymes.

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Cleanse + Tone

Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial Botnia Hydrosol Rose Geranium ($28) tackles blemish-prone skin with every spa-inspired spritz.

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Cleanse + Tone

No-rinse Odacité Blue Aura Cleansing Water ($39) combines makeup-melting micelles with blemish-zapping salicylic acid.

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Cleanse + Tone

LUSH Tea Totaler Naked Cleansing Balm ($6) keeps oil production under control with help from tea tree and witch hazel.

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Cleanse + Tone

Non Gender Specific Everything Cleanser ($36) uses naturally potent turmeric and lemon to unclog pores.

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Daily Care

Created for blemish-prone skin types, calming Renée Rouleau Skin Recovery Lotion ($43.50) won’t block pores or irritate compromised skin types.

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Daily Care

Gentle enough to use all over the face, G.M. Collin Puracne Gel ($52) is spiked with 2-percent salicylic acid, but balanced with natural extracts.

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Daily Care

The benzoyl peroxide–infused Rodan + Fields SPOTLESS line ($89) was created with hormonal, teenage acne in mind.

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Daily Care

Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Balancing Oil ($49) masters the art of de-slicking skin without overdrying.

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Daily Care

eraclea Acne Defense Day/Night Lotion ($68) sports aloe and blemish-busting ingredients to treat and soothe skin.

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Spot Treatments

A twist on the original blackhead strip, Neutrogena Eliminating Strip to Scrub ($9) transforms into a pore- refining cleanser once blackheads are unplugged.