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1. A pack of Rael pimple patches so you can heal breakouts FAST without causing scarring (or letting you pick). They're gentler than acne cream, speed up recovery to practically overnight, and do all the ~heavy lifting~ for you. Pimples will no longer have a chance to leave their mark.
2. Or! A set of Avarelle acne cover patches for tackling every single breakout that dares to challenge your complexion. They're powered by tea tree oil and calendula oil (all of which are gentle on sensitive skin) to reduce inflammation and absorb pus ASAP. *And* extra-large patches are included for when you need defeat multiple pimples at once.
3. A tube of Differin gel acne treatment, because this is essentially one of the strongest spot treatments that you can get without a prescription. Its *super* strong retinoid formula regulates skin cell turnover (aka reveals a new layer of skin) to reach inflammation deep within the breakout. Translation: there's nowhere for that damn pimple to hide.
4. A powerful steamer that'll prove sometimes a DIY facial is just what you need to bring out those darn whiteheads in the fastest way possible. Feel free to wear a fuzzy robe.
5. A TruSkin vitamin C serum so you can nourish your skin with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E to reduce pores and breakouts, target discoloration, and make your overall complexion ~brighter~. And, yes, its benefits show faster than you can think of a rhyme for orange.
6. A Yes To charcoal scrub and cleanser stick for wishing pimples adieu with just a flick of your wrist. It uses charcoal, moisturizing avocado, and coconut oil to help you gently exfoliate your way back to clear skin *and* no more excess oil.
7. A bottle of Ebanel drying lotion, because this'll kill your zits on sight and keep you from popping or picking — aka making everything worse. Dab this on, go to sleep, and wake up a whole lot happier.
8. A Mario Badescu healing powder that'll both conceal and treat your acne at the same time. It doubles as a setting powder to absorb excess oil, but it'll also drastically reduce redness and irritation. Basically if you say, "pimple, what pimple?" after putting this on under makeup, everyone will believe you.
9. A bottle of tea tree oil so you can slap on a fast-acting natural spot treatment that drastically reduces redness and swelling overnight while you catch up on your beauty sleep. The best part: it'll begin to heal painful swelling before you have time to pick and make it worse. Hands DOWN, my friend.
10. An Alba Botanica deep-clean astringent to combine the power of 2% salicylic acid, witch hazel, and willow bark solution to effectively treat those annoying active breakouts quickly and easily. Any last words, pimples? Too late.
11. A TreeActiv cystic acne spot treatment for shaving the time it takes for cystic pimples to fade in half. Its main ingredient, bentonite clay, draws out toxins, fights swelling, and calms irritated skin très vite so the days of waiting an eternity are over.
12. A set of NeoGen wine peeling pads, because these'll clear dead skin cells and lingering breakouts (looking at you, week-long cystic zit) in just one, two, swipe. Each pad's three-layer technology, plus powerful lactic acid and red wine extract, penetrates deep into clogged pores to eliminate dirt and oil. Feel free to have a glass of actual wine to toast that pimple goodbye.
13. A bottle of Teddie Organics rose water toner spray that'll let you treat your acne on-the-go and tell redness and oily T-zones to take a hike. You just have to spritz. Not to mention it has a heavenly 🌹rose scent 🌹.
14. An AcneFree oil-free face wash so you can conquer intimidating breakouts everywhere (it doubles as a body wash!) with a tried-and-true vanquisher of even cystic pimples: benzoyl peroxide. It reaches deep into your pores to treat the irritated, buried pus then uses natural ceramides to keep your skin balanced and hydrated. Call it old fashioned, but it WORKS — fast.
15. A pack of Bioré cleansing pore strips for a sidekick that basically acts as a magnet to efficiently draw out dirt, oil, and blackheads both from your nose and your forehead (or really anywhere requiring *assistance*). Deep clean does not even BEGIN to define these.
16. A Cocokind tumeric spot treatment, because this'll soothe irritated skin and kill acne-causing bacteria at the same time. Not only is it super easy to use, but you need only wear it for 20 minutes for it to effectively reduce redness.
17. A tub of Aztec healing clay that'll help you wage straight WAR on the most intimidating pimples. Seriously, this acts more like a vacuum than a mask — no matter how deep your acne goes, this mask will suction out every clogged pore in its path. AND it works on cystic acne!
18. A cold-pressed rosehip oil so you can multitask like there's no tomorrow. It'll brighten skin, dramatically reduce stubborn breakouts and pigmentation, and moisturize dehydrated skin. How? It combines antioxidants and essential fatty acids to address your complexion's overall health so your pimples aren't simply masked.
19. An E.l.f. roll-on spot gel for getting precise when fighting blemishes thanks to this formula packed with salicylic acid, witch hazel, camphor, tea tree, green tea, and aloe to calm swelling, reduce redness, and heal pimples. I guess good things do come in small packages.
20. A TruSkin tea tree serum, because this'll use its powerful blend of 20% vitamin C, retinol, niacinamide, salicylic acid, and hyaluronic acid work together to unclog stubborn pores and deeply nourish irritated skin — which is a nice way to say it tells breakouts to get the hell out of here.
21. A TonyMoly scrub stick that'll eliminate blackheads from your nose presto. Its blend of marine plant extracts, black mud, and charcoal quickly extract clogged pores faster than strips, so those little black bumps really are out of sight, out of mind.
22. A bar of African black soap to fight breakouts ALLLL over (hello, surprise butt pimple) before you have time work yourself into a lather. Its combo of shea butter, vitamin E, and coconut oil work together to quickly wash those unwelcome zits down the drain.
23. An Eco Tools cleansing brush so you can double the effectiveness of your acne face wash. It deep-cleanses pores and lightly exfoliates, meaning it gets to the *root* of the problem a heck of a lot better than just your fingers.
24. A TreeActiv acne spot treatment for an *incognito* approach. This goes on CLEAR, aka you can wear it under your makeup to let its peppermint and tea tree oil formula have a word with your pimple as you go about your day. The conversation will go like this: go away.
25. A set of Neutrogena cleansing pads, because this'll treat acne anywhere from your face to your back before going to sleep. They contain maximum-strength salicylic acid acne medicine to bring breakouts to a halt right away. Chest acne? Not 👏 on 👏 our 👏 watch.
26. A Clearasil one-minute mask so you can fight stubborn breakouts in 60 seconds, courtesy of this formula that's specifically designed to battle the toughest of pimples. If you get all-over breakouts, this is great because it's like masking with one big fast-acting spot treatment.
27. A Clinique BB cream (already a cult-fave among those with cystic acne) for ensuring you continue your day worry-free about breakouts showing. It's great at concealing, feels weightless, and is specifically designed to eliminate shine and minimize pores.
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