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    29 Skincare Products For Anyone Who's Struggling With Adult Acne

    Better solutions than popping your pimples.

    1. A blackhead-removing tool kit that comes with a double-ended, looped pimple extractor and a pair of curved, needle-point tweezers to help you work some Dr. Pimple Popper magic. Reviewers say they're great for getting at hard-to-reach areas, like around your nostrils.

    2. A bottle of Mario Badescu AHA botanical body soap that uses papaya and grapefruit extracts to deep clean your dermis. Reviewers say it works better than any body acne product they've tried and that it's improved their skin texture, too.

    The bottle on a towel

    3. A pack of transparent pimple patches that'll suck the gross stuff right out of your zits. Reviewers say they work miracles on cystic acne and love that foundation and concealer glide right over them.

    4. Or a pack of extra-large acne patches that you can use to cover those annoying little colonies of breakouts on your nose and cheeks. Not only will they draw the gunk out of your zits, but they'll stop you from picking at them, too.

    Two people wearing the acne patches

    5. A jar of cult-favourite Aztec Secret bentonite clay mask that'll give your pores the deep clean they deserve in under 20 minutes (and make you look like a swamp monster). You can also use it as a spot treatment, if you don't want to cover your whole face.

    6. A set of colourful silicone exfoliation brushes that you can use to scrub your schnoz, if you have some annoying blackheads that need dealing with. They're also gentle enough to use on your lips, so you can buff away dead skin (instead of biting at it).

    Five lip brushes next to a magazine and lipstick tube

    7. Or a pair of face brushes, if you want the same gentle exfoliation, but need to cover a bit more surface area. The finger handle is also a suction cup, so you can stick it to your mirror or tile backsplash.

    A person holding two brushes

    8. A tube of Supergoop's Unseen Sunscreen that'll protect your precious pores from the sun's harsh rays, without giving you a breakout. It's super smooth, non greasy, lightweight, and won't clog your pores.

    A person holding the tube of sunscreen

    9. A bottle of The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% solution that'll help banish annoying breakouts and balance your skin. If pimples tend to pop up around your period, consider this your knight in shining armour.

    10. This charcoal soap bar that's formulated to fight acne, eczema, and psoriasis. Reviewers say it's great for anyone suffering from body acne and love that it doesn't leave their skin feeling parched.

    A person running the bar of soap under water

    11. This cult-favourite Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask that'll fizz up to gently lift unwanted oil and buildup out of your skin. You'll actually be able to feel stuff leaving your pores, which I'm pretty sure is something that all acne-afflicted people want to experience.

    12. An oil-absorbing volcanic roller from Revlon that'll get rid of shininess in a flash. It's reusable, so you'll definitely get more bang for your buck than you would with blotting papers.

    A person using the volcanic roller to remove excess oil from their face

    13. An exfoliating back loofah that will probably be your new BFF if you're struggling with bacne or bumps on your booty. Reviewers love how it helps them get at hard-to-reach places and say thatit gives a great scrub without being too scratchy.

    14. A bottle of tea tree oil that's an all-natural zit zapper and smells super refreshing, too. You can apply it like a spot treatment, or mix it with hot water and do a facial steam for a spa-like experience.

    The tea tree oil with a speech bubble filled with stars

    15. A tube of Origins charcoal mask that'll leave your face feeling fresher than ever and serve those pimples an eviction notice. Reviewers say it's super effective and that it saves them from poking and prodding at their skin.

    A person wearing the charcoal mask

    16. A bottle of foaming face cleanser that's packed with papaya and salicylic acid. It'll wash away acne-causing nasties and leave you looking glowy as heck.

    The bottle of cleanser on a dollop of foam

    17. A tube of Murad spot treatment gel that'll shrink and down your zits and eliminate redness. It can work its magic in as little as four hours, so if you're on the hunt for a speedy solution to your pimple problems, look no further.

    A person holding the tube of blemish gel

    18. This TonyMoly blackhead solution that's packed with a blend of marine plant extracts and black mud to help unclog your pores. Reviewers say it's great for getting rid of the buildup in your nose and cheeks.

    A person taking the cap off the octopus-shaped blackhead solution bottle

    19. A bottle of lightweight Kiehl’s toner that's filled with skin-soothing ingredients like aloe, cucumber, and chamomile. It's alcohol free and won't dry out your skin, so you won't have to slather your face in moisturizers after applying it (though you should probably follow up with a light layer).

    20. A Drunk Elephant exfoliating bar that uses natural ingredients like heilmoor clay, virgin marula oil, and bamboo powder to fight blemishes on your face and body. You won't find any fragrance, essential oils, soap, or silicones on its ingredients list, meaning it's safe to use on sensitive skin.

    The bar in front of a mirror

    21. A tub of Mario Badescu silver powder that'll clean out your congested pores and prevent blackheads. It's made of natural ingredients, including kaolin clay, zinc oxide, and calcium carbonate that'll help shrink the appearance of your pores and keep you matte.

    22. A tub of First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream that'll see you through eczema flare ups, Sahara-dry skin, and everything in between. It's pretty darn thick and moisturizing, so it'll be a godsend if your skin is parched from acne medications and gels.

    A tub of the skin cream on a tiled floor

    23. A bottle of salicylic acid cleanser and a tube of succinic acid acne treatment cream that'll work together to zap your zits. The cleanser will unclog your pores and wipe away grime, while the treatment will bust through your blemishes and soak up all gross stuff lurking inside.

    A person holding both products next to their face

    24. A bottle of Mario Badescu drying lotion that's a way more effective solution than dabbing toothpaste on your zits. Reviewers say it works wonders on cystic acne and tough spots and flattens them out overnight.

    The bottle on a starry background

    25. A tub of soothing aloe moisture gel that'll help chill out that annoying redness that comes with a bad breakout. Reviewers say it calms irritated pimples and helps reduce scarring, as well.

    A person holding up a tub of aloe gel

    26. A pair of handy skincare applicators that'll save you from transferring gross bacteria from your hands to your face (nobody wants that!). They'll also make applying any mask, face cream, or moisturizer a mess-free experience.

    27. A pack of acne-clearing pads that are infused with 2% salicylic acid to absorb excess sebum and banish impurities. They're safe for sensitive skin and are packed with soothing tea tree oil and willow bark extract to save you from flare ups.

    28. A pack of tea tree sheet masks that'll detox your skin and leave it feeling less clogged up. Reviewers say they calm down their existing breakouts and that they've seen fewer pimples pop up after using them.

    A person wearing the mask

    29. And finally, a tube of Neutrogena foaming scrub that smells like pink grapefruit and will give your face a total refresh. It's packed with salicylic acid and has gentle microbeads that'll improve your skin texture and help you kiss your pimples goodbye.

    The tube of scrub in a bowl of grapefruits

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