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Let's banish these breakouts to another dimension.
Anything that can make my natural skin look 👌👌👌 is a win in my books, and this lightweight liquid does just that. It combines an ultra-low concentration of lactic acid with kelp and cactus water to help prevent zit-causing bacteria from building up, without causing flare-ups or inflammation. Because it's so gentle, you could comfortably use it morning and night, without worrying about going overboard.
Get it from Sephora Canada for $37. Use code FREESHIPCA to get free shipping on your order.
Think of this like a green juice for your face! The combo of kale, spinach, and green tea will protect your skin from all kinds of pollutants (including any floating around in the air) and the formula's designed to be equally effective for all skin types.
Get it from Sephora Canada for $47+ (available in two sizes). Use code FREESHIPCA to get free shipping on your order.
Honey is naturally antibacterial and antifungal and has been used for centuries to help heal wounds (big or small). Regular use of this mask will not only help stop pimples from appearing, but minimize any damage they might leave behind, too.
Get a pack of five from Amazon Canada for $25.72.
This understated lil' product is the invisible workhorse I didn't know I needed. Not only does it leave my skin feeling comfy and looking matte (even during extremely humid days), but it also grips makeup like a boss, so my powder stays right where I put it. I like to use it around my ~time of the month~ to keep my skin chilled out, instead of breaking out.
Get it from Amazon Canada for $50.
I'll add this into my routine whenever my complexion is looking a little lacklustre. Luckily, a few drops go a looooong way, so this lil' bottle will probably last me a while. It contains a hefty dose of vitamin E, a natural antioxidant that'll protect your skin from environmental pollutants, which is great for us city dwellers. The silky formula is also a great companion to gua sha massage!
Get it from Sephora Canada for $63. Use code FREESHIPCA to get free shipping on your order.
Instead of hyaluronic acid, this serum harnesses the powers of tremella mushroom to help fight dullness, dryness, and a whole bunch of other concerns. It'll never feel sticky on your face or pill under creams, so you'll be able to easily layer this with all your other faves.
Get it from Sephora Canada for $63. Use code FREESHIPCA to get free shipping on your order.
Some face mists just sorta ~sit~ on skin, but this one feels like it actually continues to work after it's dried down. I have combination skin and don't ask me how, but this spray manages to keep my forehead from getting oily, all while making my cheekbones look like the star of the show.
Get it from Sephora Canada for $30 (use code FREESHIPCA to get free shipping on your order) or from Blume for $30.
It has a whole set of other benefits, too — like de-puffing your face on the days you didn't sleep enough, and ensuring sheet masks stick in all the right places. That said, rolling this over my face at night feels absolutely divine🤤. I would buy it for that reason and that reason alone! So the fact that it also cools down my face after workouts and keeps my skin looking and feeling its best is really just a bonus.
Get it from Sephora Canada for $45+ (available in two sizes). Use code FREESHIPCA to get free shipping on your order.
They take a little longer to work than regular strips (about 4 hours), but with these results, it's frickin' worth it — #grossbutsatisfying! They're bigger than most patches, so you can tackle a cluster of breakouts at a time. Plus, each set also comes with four blackhead strips, so you can treat your nose to some decongesting action, too.
Get a set of eight strips from Sephora Canada for $25. Use code FREESHIPCA to get free shipping on your order.
Every once in a while I get a zit that's a real doozy. All I need is 10 minutes with this mask for my pimples to look way less visible! I love the gentle exfoliating action because it speeds up my skin's healing process, so I end up with less discolouration on my face and a smoother complexion.
Get it from Sephora Canada for $63. Use code FREESHIPCA to get free shipping on your order.
Because I have reactive skin, I read a TON about this powder before I tested it. Knowing it's made of naturally-derived ingredients is a big bonus! There's a slight tingly sensation as the product dries on the skin, but I didn't notice any irritation or reaction at all. My skin felt velvety soft, and my pores looked almost invisible, not to mention clean as a whistle. Application might be a tiny bit messy, but it's 100% worth it.
Check out BuzzFeed's full review of the Mario Badescu Silver Powder (it's #3).
Get it from Amazon Canada for $16.
Their stealthiness is no joke. They're noticeably slimmer than other brands', so you can pop one on and actually go about your day. There's a second advantage to their low-profile design: Because they cling so close to skin, there's less chance of them getting rubbed off by your mask, scarf, hat, or other accessories. Oh, and they stay on while you're snoozing, working out, and showering, too.
Get a pack of 39 patches from Amazon Canada for $24.99.
Each set also comes with cleaning swabs that'll kill any bacteria, so your skin can focus on healing itself.
Get a four-pack from Amazon Canada for $43.81 (also available in a pack of eight).
As a compulsive pimple popper, I love that this oil stops zits before they appear and calms downs redness and swelling, so existing carbuncles are almost invisible. I like mixing in a squirt of this oil with my moisturizer for an all-over clarifying treatment whenever I get a slew of zits.
Get it from Sephora Canada for $34 (use code FREESHIPCA to get free shipping on your order) or from Indigo for $34.95+ (available in two sizes).
There are only so many pimple patches I can stick on my face, so when my skin is REALLY acting up, I give it a spritz or two with this magic elixir — within hours, even red and angry zits look chilled out and small and underlying problems don't even surface. You can also get it in a pocket-sized version for acne battles on the go.
Get it from Sephora Canada for $16+ (available in two sizes). Use code FREESHIPCA to get free shipping on your order.
If you're addicted to products and dry shampoo like I am, then let me tell you — this pre-washing treatment is a BLESSING. Unlike other scalp-exfoliating treatments I've tried, this one never leaves my hair feeling gritty or squeaky. In fact, it actually helps me go longer between shampoos!
Get it from Amazon Canada for $33.
Thanks to plant-based exfoliants, like wood pulp and binchotan charcoal, your hair will feel soft and silky after using and you won't have to stress about chemicals or synthetic ingredients irritating your skin. And there's even a hefty dose of coconut oil and tea tree oil in there to help purify and condition your locks (and help you bid ~adieu~ to scalp zits).
Get it from Sephora Canada for $54+ (available in two sizes). Use code FREESHIPCA to get free shipping on your order.
I waited an embarrassingly long time to try dry brushing (TBH, I thought it was kinda hokey), but after using this just one time, I'm convinced. The rubber nodes make it feel more like a body massage and less like I was trying to shed my human skin suit. I scrubbed myself head to toe, then applied my fave moisturizer — and my skin has never felt softer or looked smoother.
Get it from SkinStore for $25.74.
It's free of any synthetic ingredients that could potentially be irritating to your skin.
Get it from SkinStore for $12.87. Use code SPRING to get 15% off your order.
Fruit-derived alphahydroxy acids act as a gentle exfoliant to keep dead skin from building up (and giving you bumps and breakouts).
Get it from Sephora Canada for $27+ (available in two sizes). Use code FREESHIPCA to get free shipping on your order.
That's me, sans makeup, after using this magical lil' product for about a week and a half! And it has built-in SPF, which is great for those of us who are forgetful about our sun protection.
Get it from Shoppers Drug Mart for $26.99.
Oh my god, I love this mask. I use it once a week before bed and by the time I wake up, my complexion looks bouncy and glassy. Plus, it's one of the few masks that hasn't caused more annoying breakouts on my skin! It's super versatile, too — you could even use it as an intense daily moisturizer if your skin needs a helping hand. And because you don't need to apply much, one jar could last you several months, which is great if you don't feel like blowing your whole paycheque on skincare.
Get it from Biotherm for $69.
I am soooo guilty of picking at pimples (SUE ME), so finding a product that'll visibly reduce some of the damage I've done is pretty frickin' great. It doesn't sting or burn, and after ten minutes of hanging out with this on my face, my skin looked smoother and more even.
Get a pack of five masks from Amazon Canada for $16.95.