Five best beauty products for problem skin

Suffer from red flare-ups on your face? No problem. Can't seem to get rid of blemishes, shine and dark spots? It's nothing to panic about. Experience such extreme dryness that your skin is cracking? Don't worry. Here are our five best problem solvers; they'll literally save your skin.

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Flare-up fighter: Avène Eau Thermale Redness Relief Dermo-Cleansing Milk, $30.

If you have red-prone skin, this is the best face cleanser for you. Its infusion of soothing and healing thermale water gently cleans your face while softening and cooling your skin.

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Dry defense: La Roche-Posay Lipikar Baume AP, $25.

An all-over body lotion specially formulated for extremely dry skin. The brand's dermatologists will tell you that it stops itching, soothes irritations and deeply hydrates — all with application.

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Blemish buster: Yes to Tomatoes Roller Ball Spot Stick, $11.

All grown up and still seeing spots? It makes us see red, tomato red, thankfully. Yes to Tomatoes Roller Ball Spot Stick zaps zits on the spot with its 95-percent natural, paraben- and phthalate-free formula of salicylic acid and witch hazel.

 

Shine minimizer: NeoStrata Toning Solution Level 1 Acne Care, $27.

This effective facial toner contains eight percent glycolic acid to remove the bacteria and dead skin cells that help promote acne. It also eliminates shine, without over drying or stripping your skin of its natural oils.

 

Spot remover: Vichy ProEven Daily Dark Spot Corrector, $44.

Wish your face had an even-looking skin tone? Vichy ProEven Daily Dark Spot Corrector helps fade age, sun and acne spots with a healthy dose of vitamin C, ceramides and skin brighteners.

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