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    28 Beauty Products With Before-And-After Photos That’ll Give You Hope If You’ve Been Battling Acne For Years

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    1. A multi-tasking plant-powered vitamin C serum with over 61,000 5-star ratings for anyone looking to take care of dark circles, sun spots, redness, and breakouts once and for all.

    A split photo of a face with some breakouts and the same face with the breakouts gone.

    2. A mega-popular hydrating CeraVe facial cleanser so you can keep your skin clean and clear with one simple product that won't leave your face feeling stripped and dry afterward. It also doubles as a bodywash if you're struggling with bacne, chestne, or buttne.

    L: a reviewer with acne on their cheeks, R: the same reviewer with much of the acne gone

    3. Plus, an acne-fighting daily moisturizer with salicylic acid that doesn't just deliver an oil-free dose of daily hydration, but also works to prevent future breakouts before they even happen.

    4. A renowned clay mask to deep-clean pores and combat the ghosts of breakouts past and present without stripping your skin of its much-needed natural moisture.

    A split reviewer image showing a face with red bumps and acne scars on the left, and the same face with fewer bumps and scars on the right

    5. A powerful 2% BHA salicylic acid exfoliant if harsh scrubs haven't done your skin any favors. It helps to clear skin and unclogs pores by gently sloughing away dead skin to reveal the texture-free glow hiding underneath.

    on the left, a reviewers skin with hyperpigmentation on the cheeks labeled "before" and, on the right, the same reviewer with their skin clear and glowy labeled "after 1 month"

    6. An anti-acne silver-infused pillowcase because regular pillowcases harbor TONS of breakout-causing bacteria. This one is woven with pure silver, which is clinically proven to naturally eliminate all that bad bacteria.

    7. A tube of Differin acne treatment gel so you can jumpstart your skincare routine with one of the strongest spot treatments you can get without a prescription. Reviewers warn some patience is required (but it's worth it), so give this retinoid cream a chance to work its pore-penetrating, inflammation-reducing magic.

    a split before and after image of a reviewer with acne around their chin and the acne cleared up

    8. And a resurfacing retinol serum for a gentle texture-evening treatment that won't dry you out. The lightweight gel texture won't clog pores and will help reduce the appearance of post-acne scarring.

    9. A green-to-beige color-correcting treatment that uses color theory to even your complexion while protecting skin from harmful UV rays and other environmental irritants.

    a model before and after using the color correcting treatment with redness on the cheeks greatly reduced

    10. This organic 100% tea tree oil to treat breakouts with its powerful anti-inflammatory properties. A special steam distillation process ensures maximum purity (and effectiveness), but make sure to dilute with water or a carrier oil before applying — it's powerful stuff.

    on the top, a reviewer with acne and redness on their cheeks and, on the bottom, the same reviewer with their skin now clear

    11. This 10% benzoyl peroxide wash if you have stubborn inflammatory acne on your face, back, or elsewhere. Use it as a face or body wash and enjoy the clog-clearing benefits of medical grade mirco-benzoyl peroxide.

    12. A wildly popular Bio-Oil because real-life magic (aka science) has gifted us this powerful blend of nourishing oils and vitamins to help fade scars and lock in moisture without feeling heavy on the skin and clogging pores.

    13. A blemish-busting drying lotion for a powerful spot treatment that takes on pimples while you sleep with a powerhouse blend of salicylic acid, sulfur, calamine, and zinc oxide.

    14. Plus, a pack of 40 acne patches so you can stop that zit dead in its tracks with ~gunk-absorbing powers~ that speed up the pimple-healing process without picking or popping.

    15. A bottle of Glossier Solution that's a gentle yet effective chemical exfoliant that sweeps away dead skin with a powerful combination of AHA, BHA, and PHA for an all-around smoother and ~glowier~ complexion.

    16. A soothing SOS facial spray to calm down angry, stressed-out skin morning, noon, and night. The hero ingredient — hypochlorous acid — is found in our white blood cells and actually triggers an immune response, which signals your body to repair and heal irritated skin.

    on the left, a reviewer with redness on their cheeks and chin labeled "before sos" and, on the left, the same reviewer with the redness reduced labeled "after sos"

    17. A soothing face and body cream because you've had it up to here with acne treatments leaving your skin raw, red, and dry. This all-purpose, organic face and body cream delivers deep (I repeat, DEEP) hydration that works with your skin's natural oils to lock in moisture.

    reviewer pic of extremely inflamed patch of rosacea on cheek with raised rashes, then a  lightly pink look at the same cheek a week later, then an even lighter view of the cheek a month into use

    18. Or a fragrance-free cicaplast balm if you've got stubborn trouble spots regular creams can't handle. This vitamin-packed formula can be used on the face or body for instant, soothing relief from dry, itchy irritation.

    before and after photo of reviewer on left with visibly red skin labeled "8:41pm" and on right, visibly less red skin labeled "10:47pm"

    19. A cruelty-free dark spot toner packed with high-potency AHAs for targeting stubborn hyperpigmentation and promoting an overall more even complexion.

    before and after photo of model with dark spots on left and visibly less dark spots on right

    20. A bottle of pure rosehip oil so you can streamline your skincare routine with one powerhouse product that helps to reduce the appearance of common skin woes like blemishes, wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, and scarring. This little blue bottle is your one-stop shop for a brighter, more even complexion.

    Before and after showing the dark scars on reviewer's cheek have lightened dramatically

    21. An LED light therapy mask with seven different light colors each designed to target different skin troubles. Despite the mask looking like a halloween costume, you'll love the professional-level results you can get at-home with just 20 minutes of use a few times a week.

    22. A cleansing Dead Sea mud mask that's perfect for when your skin needs a little extra TLC. A great option for oily and dry skin alike, this cleansing mask combines Dead Sea mineral mud, aloe vera, calendula oil, vitamin E, and jojoba oil to clean out clogged pores.

    one the left, a reviewer with acne on their sheeks and, on the right, the same reviewer with their acne largely cleared

    23. A top-selling acne oil if you're tired of acne treatments that leave your skin dull and dry. This zit-fighting formula is packed with hydrating oils that fight breakouts (not cause them). Use it as a spot treatment or mix it with your moisturizer for full-face coverage.

    a split image of a reviewer before and after using the acne oil

    24. These resurfacing cleansing facial pads because they make incorporating the benefits of gentle chemical exfoliation as easy as possible. Just swipe a pad across your face and neck a few times a week and — voila — enjoy a smoother and brighter complexion thanks to the exfoliating power of glycolic acid.

    25. An effective dark spot correcting cream for a face and body-safe spot treatment that brightens and lightens hyperpigmentation caused by sun damage, acne, and even leftover scars from years of shaving.

    on the left, a reviewer with blemishes on their cheek and, on the right, the same reviewer with most of the blemishes cleared away

    26. A probiotic gel moisturizer so your parched skin can finally get the deep, all-day hydration it's been craving, with a heaping serving of visible brightening and redness reduction on the side. Oh! Did I mention it's ideal for those with sensitive, eczema-prone skin?

    27. A vegan facial scrub that physicallly buffs away dead skin cells and draws out impurities for skin that looks and feels touchably soft.

    A reviewer before and after use, with reduced acne and redness

    28. A hydrating face oil blend to gift your skin with powerful hydration that's lightweight enough for twice-daily use and won't clog pores. It also double as a makeup primer, as if happy, hydrated skin wasn't good enough.

    on the left, a reviewer with acne and dark spots on their chin labeled "before" and, on the right, the same reviewer with their skin cleared labeled "after"

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