31 Skincare Products From Target You’ll Be Glad To Have On Hand The Next Time You Break Out
If you're dealing with a bad breakout, fear not, for these incredible skincare products are here to save the day.
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1. A pack of pimple patches that visibly *flatten* pimples overnight so you can sleep peacefully knowing you'll wake up to clearer skin.
2. A maximum strength acne foaming face wash for killing nasty acne-causing bacteria thats gets all clogged up in your otherwise healthy, beautiful skin. This stuff also contains the highest concentration of benzoyl peroxide available without a prescription, which rocks.
Promising review: "This product along with a few others have cleared up my face! I have normal to oily skin depending on the season and can use this product twice a day with no irritation or inflammation. Always remember SPF when using this product! A little pricey but it is a daily in my skin care routine you get what you pay for!" —Kander
Price: $14.69
3. A pack of Neutrogena make-up remover towelettes that are my absolute go-to when it comes to getting excess dirt, oil, and grime off of my face before bed...and they do amazing at removing make-up, as *no one* likes waking up to a pillow covered in mascara stains.
4. A Naturium niacinamide serum to purify puffy, congested skin and give your face a total re-up after a particularly bad breakout. Oh yeah, and it won't cause red flushing, making it great for sensitive skin, too.
5. A rose quartz sculpting gua sha stone that tightens skin, improves circulation, minimizes pores and puffiness, *and* enhances the effectiveness and absorption of your fave daily skincare products. Talk about an effective little multitasker.
6. A Clearasil 5-in-1 daily acne control pad excellent for particularly stubborn pimples as it deep cleans *and* exfoliates all in one go. Win.
Promising review: "I’ve only been using this for a week and they are incredible. I suddenly started getting hormonal acne and acne due to oily skin in my 30’s even as a teenager I never had such a problem, but these pads are taking care of it. I’ve tried a handful of things to treat my acne and I finally found a solution!" —Unplugged
Price: $10.19
7. A turmeric spot treatment stick for those particularly pesky dark spots plus any inflammation you may have, as it's packed with ultra-soothing turmeric, ginger, and tea tree oil. That means when using this, you're getting a *massive* natural medicinal punch.
8. An Indian clay deep pore cleansing face and body mask made from bentonite (it's powerful stuff, seriously, I personally love it) that you can use all over for spot treatment to make all those awful blemishes and blackheads begone.
9. A fragrance-free Olay Regenerist micro-sculpting moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated and firm so it can better fight against acne-causing stressors. An excellent line of defense, if you ask me.
10. An under-eye Vitamin C spot serum mask so you can kiss those dark spots goodbye once and for all. Great for all skin types, these babies'll give you and your face a much-needed morning boost.
11. A deep pore charcoal cleanser that is absolutely *ideal* if you've got oily or combination skin and want to feel squeaky clean and refreshed without dying yourself out. Oh, and did I mention that it smells great, too?
12. A Neutrogena daily serum for those willful blackheads that want so badly to clog your pores and ruin your day. The glycolic acid in this oil-free salicylic serum works to unclog pores and remove debris that can cause acne.
Promising review: "Wonderful product. My blackheads have literally been erased from my face and I have noticed a significant difference in my pore size, which were my biggest issues when it came to my skincare, and nothing I have ever tried has worked as well as this. My face feels amazing!" —Mallory4
Price: $12.99
13. A relaxing lavender mud mask because honestly, a lot of acne is often triggered by stress, so the calmer and skin (and soul) is, the better your body is equipped to deal with breakouts. Oh yeah, and you deserve an at-home spa night.
Promising review: "I loved this mask. It did not burn me, my 7-year-old, or my boyfriend’s 4-year-old. My skin feels amazing and the mask smelled very nice. It did actually make me feel calm. I recommend gently using a wet cloth over the sink to wipe it off easily, and not just water splashes." —Erin
Price: $1.99
14. A pack of Bioré charcoal deep cleansing pore strips that *instantly* work to attack grime, purify, and deep clean your skin within ten minutes. They bind right to the blackheads themselves, not your nose, leaving you clean, refreshed, and with one (or many more) less icky blackhead to contend with.
Promising review: "These are literally the best!! Normal pore strips never worked for me, but these work incredibly! They always removes lots of gunk and really do the job. They don't hurt too bad to pull it off, either. Very impressed with these and would recommend! Just make sure you follow the directions and get your nose really wet!" —Lib
Price: $7.69
15. A La Roche-Posay duo dual action acne treatment with benzoyl peroxide, meaning it's dermatologist tested *and* will help to visibly reduce acne within just three days of use. So basically, if you break out on Friday, expect awesome results by Monday morning.
16. A Yes to Tomatoes detoxifying charcoal mud face mask because first of all, charcoal works like *magic* in getting rid of skin impurities, and second, this stuff is made with a delightful (and cruelty-free!) botanical blend of tomato, aloe, watermelon, pumpkin, and chamomile extracts. Um, yum.
Promising review: "I always reach for a clay mask when I'm breaking out and this one is my new go-to. It's effective, super moisturizing, and it smells so good." —Target reviewer
Price: $13.99
17. An acne control body mist ideal for oiliness, plugged pores, and preventing acne all over as it treats the *whole body*, not just the face (yes, that includes the dreaded "bacne"). Use it morning and night about and watch the skin transformation begin.
Promising review: "How is this LEGAL?! I spent YEARS trying to find something that would clear up my painful, cystic bacne. This cleared it up a matter of just a few weeks!! I use this after I shower. It's so easy to apply, absorbs fast, and has no strong smell. I haven't had a painful cystic breakout in months. Also, I use to get breakouts along my jawline from wearing a mask; I misted this inside my mask as suggested, and boom-breakouts gone in like four days! HOW?" —Target reviewer
Price: $14.99
18. A super portable Hero Cosmetics lightning wand mini serum easy to travel with since it's pocket-sized, delivering a hyper-potent and color-correcting brightening strike unlike any other. A magic wand, honestly.
Promising review: "I never write reviews for products, but this stuff is a miracle worker. I scar very easily, even if I don’t touch a breakout. I had a stubborn red mark right in between my eyebrows that wouldn’t go away after months and within just three to four days of using this morning and night, it has faded remarkably. Skincare is the one thing I have spent hundreds of dollars on over the years and to find a product that’s very affordable, easy to use & actually works is 100%. Worth the try!" —Tessa
Price: $9.99
19. A Differin resurfacing scar gel that is truly a breakthrough innovation for treating uneven skin, hydrating and softening scars and surface imperfections while making your skin so soothed you'll want to sigh "ahhhh."
20. A mini jade facial roller you'll simply *love* using after washing and moisturizing your face, as it works to promote fluid drainage, reduce stress and aide in the penetration of all those amazing skincare products you spent so much time and money on.
21. A SLMD salicylic acid cleanser for improving your skin's texture and tone all the while exfoliating and fighting blackheads, whiteheads, and all manner of breakouts. Break this baby out whenever you feel a breakout coming on.
Promising review: "It’s been two years and I keep coming back to this cleanser. I love that it’s gentle and leaves my face feeling clean and refreshed. It’s a great everyday cleanser but also it’s the only cleanser I’ve found that maintains my regular breakouts. The smell is light and not perfume-y like some other cleansers. It does a good job getting all of my makeup off too!" —Cici
Price: $24.99
22. A Thayers witch hazel toner not only awesome at fighting acne, it offers awesome antioxidant and antibacterial benefits to give your skin a dewy, absolutely stunning glow.
Promising review: "I am over 50-years-old, have good skin and never used toner in my life. Recently I thought of investing time and money on skincare. I watched few videos on skincare, and realized the importance of a toner. After research I settled on this one. And, I must say, I love it. My skin looks so clean and has a healthy glow. Would love to try their other products too." —IS
Price: $9.99
23. A Versed acne drying treatment to get rid of those annoying zits that absolutely *refuse* to budge and get lost. This non-toxic, vegan, sustainably-minded formula tackles tough, pus-filled pimples in just a couple of nights. Game over, acne.
Promising review: "I got this for cystic nodular acne. I have explained to a lot of dermatologists that it is the itch that makes me pick. This is the first product that doesn't make me want to pick. When I wash my face, the dry skin just rubs off and my acne is healing. Leave it on overnight. I also like that it doesn't burn like other spot acne treatments." —Rebshadow
Price: $16.99
24. A clarifying Pixi by Petra clarity tonic for zapping zits right at the root source using three different acids (salicylic, glycolic, and lactic) to ensure dry and acne-prone skin stays free of fuss and pustules.
25. A Pacifica bacne warrior spray sure to be your new BFF when it comes to fighting breakouts all over your lovely body. Made for all skin types, this bad boy always has your back (pun very intended).
26. A pack of beauty skin scrubbers that work in perfect tandem with your fave skincare products to exfoliate dry cells with a gentle massage, leaving skin clean, radiant, and super relaxed. You may honestly want a nap after using these.
27. A gentle Garnier micellar cleansing water for removing even the toughest, most long-lasting of waterproof make-up without the need for a rinse or harsh scrubbing, when can irritate your skin. Prevent future breakouts by getting all the gunk off completely.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this product! I used to use L’Oréal for removing my makeup but it was just too expensive. My friend told me about this one and it’s just as good as the L’Oréal brand! It removes all my make-up (eyeshadow, eyeliner, everything), plus, it doesn’t leave as much of an oily feeling as the other brand. I use a make-up pad to remove the bulk of my makeup and dip a Q-tip into this to remove the remnants of my eyeliner!" —Dmc710
Price: $9.39+ (available in two sizes)
28. An invigorating St. Ives apricot facial scrub that I personally love because it smells amazing, exfoliates so well, and leaves my face feeling soft, shiny, and fresh as a ripe piece of fruit plucked right off the vine.
Promising review: "I use this scrub twice per week. It doesn't harm my very sensitive skin and my face feels so clean after using it. I love the scent, too!" —Ticked Off
Price: $4.99
29. A pack of Neutrogena rapid clear treatment pads for reducing pimple size, swelling, and redness within just *eight hours* with its near-magical maximum strength formula. If you've got a big event coming up, use these in a pinch.
Promising review: "My teenage son has dealt with acne for years, just as things finally started clearing up, he got pretty bad acne from his football helmet. This is the ONLY thing that cleared it up — we even tried Retin-A — and it did nothing but make it worse. At first we were using it three times a day and I’m not kidding, within four to five hours of an application his skin actually looked better! I know it’s a lot of trial and error with these acne products but this one was a win for us!" —Rxholly
Price: $9.39
30. A Hero Cosmetics superfuel serum stick made for feeding your skin's natural microbiome with a cooling mint gel. Stay calm, stay glowing, and give your face the force shield it so deserves.
Promising review: "I have fairly sensitive skin, I was sort of hesitant at first about this product. I tried an area by my jawline before I rubbed it all over my face. The next day, that spot was so smooth and felt amazing. With that being said, the next day I put it fully on my face and my skin felt AMAZING. Love this product; 11/10." —alb
Price: $12.99
31. And a Cetaphil redness-prone foaming face wash to bust n' banish rosacea and reduce irritation so the only redness you see on your skin is your fave blush you've just applied.
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