Tried, tested and true acne treatments we swear by for clear skin
We polled editors on their favourite acne treatments — these are their go-to picks to help clear up breakouts.
Acne Editor’s Picks
I love Origins Charcoal mask. My skin actually looks like something good has happened after I use it. It takes the redness out of my cheeks, which often plagues people with acne-prone skin. Anyway, I’m a fan. Katie Underwood, Associate Editor. Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores, $32, Origins.
One pump of this lightweight spot treatment transforms annoying red pimples to barely there blemishes overnight, without drying out your skin. Erinn Stewart, Assistant Fashion & Beauty Editor, Entertainment. Philosophy Clear Days Ahead Fast-Acting Salicylic Acid Acne Spot Treatment, $25, Sephora.
My go-to blemish banishing system is twofold: A Clarisonic does the dirty work (exfoliation and deep clean), while Cetaphil gently clears and cleanses. The end result is always a fresh face. Jessica Wellman, Senior Designer. Clarisonic Mia 1, $159, Clarisonic.
I swear by the super healing powers (a combo of sulfur, zinc and AHAs) of this overnight spot treatment. It reduces redness while you sleep, and works to heal deeply rooted blemishes. Kate Gertner, Associate Style Editor. Kate Sommerville EradiKate, $31, Sephora.
Since I always seem to break out after long-haul flights, I pack this mask and apply as soon as I arrive in my room. It’s gentle enough for my sensitive skin, but the AHAs help clear out all the gross recycled-air debris. Vanessa Taylor, Fashion & Beauty Director, Entertainment. Copaiba Deep Cleanse AHA Mask, $64, Pai Skincare.
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