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Let's get a little acid in your life. Find out which facial acid is the best fit for your skin goals and type, so you can kick your skincare routine into high gear.

Fix Your Skincare Problems: What's Your Facial Acid Match?

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If you are looking for a product to kick your acne problem in the butt, keep an eye out for any face washes or serums that contain Salicylic Acid. This one-way ticket to clear skin is a beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) which refers to its molecular structure, making it more oil soluble and able to penetrate deep within your pores. This means that Salicylic Acid can give your skin a thorough clean by exfoliating and unclogging your pores, wiping out white and black heads! Try: KATE SOMERVILLE, EradiKate® Daily Cleanser Acne Treatment, $38 \|\|\| 
CLINIQUE, Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion, $17 \|\|\| 
SUNDAY RILEY, U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil, $40 \|\|\| 
DERMALOGICA, Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash, $19.50 \|\|\| 
MURAD, Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment, $22

Salicylic Acid

This anti-aging wonder belongs to a class of topical vitamin A-based chemicals and works well to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. It helps increase collagen production and stimulates cell turnover, leaving your skin rejuvenated, hydrated, bright, and beautiful. Be sure to use plenty of SPF when using products with Retinoic Acid or just include them in your nighttime routine, since "Retinoids" make your skin particularly susceptible to sun damage.

Retinoic Acid

Ascorbic acid is a form of vitamin C with major antioxidant benefits. It is best known for its skin brightening properties as well as its stimulation of collagen production. It’s a good option for those looking for brighter skin, a more even skin tone, or some heavy duty dark spot correction. It also improves hydration, keeping your skin youthful and bouncy. Try: 
OLEHENRIKSEN, Banana Bright Eye Crème, $38 \|\|\| 
SUNDAY RILEY, C.E.O. C + E antiOXIDANT Protect + Repair Moisturizer, $22 \|\|\| 
DRUNK ELEPHANT, C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum, $80 \|\|\| 
The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%, $10 \|\|\| 
PETER THOMAS ROTH, Potent-C™ Vitamin C Bright & Plump Moisturizer, $68

Ascorbic Acid

Glycolic acid is the perfect acid for almost any skin type. It is well known for its rejuvenating, anti-aging properties, as it's been proven to improve the appearance of spots, scars, and wrinkles. It majorly brightens otherwise dull skin by stimulating new cell growth. That means newer, healthier skin as well as improved skin texture and the reduction of environmental damages. Glycolic Acid has also been shown to jumpstart collagen and elastin production in the skin, both of which are key to supple, strong, and soft skin. Try: 
BIOSSANCE, Squalane + Glycolic Renewal Facial, $68 \|\|\| 
CAUDALIE, Glycolic Peel, $39 \|\|\| 
DRUNK ELEPHANT, T.L.C. Framboos™ Glycolic Night Serum, $90 \|\|\| 
THE ORDINARY, Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution, $8.70 \|\|\| 
CAUDALIE, Vinoperfect Glycolic Brightening Essence, $49

Glycolic Acid

Hyaluronic acid is known as a super hydrator, and is often used in moisturizers because of this property. Everyone knows that hydration is the key to beautiful skin so the inclusion of this ingredient into your skincare regimen is a great idea, particularly if you find yourself struggling to retain moisture in your skin. Hyaluronic Acid has also been shown to improve the appearance of fine lines while hydrating, softening and plumping your skin. This means it is also a good anti-aging ingredient! Try: TARTE, Mermaid Skin™ Hyaluronic H2O Serum, $10 \|\|\| 
DRUNK ELEPHANT, B-Hydra™ Intensive Hydration Serum, $52 \|\|\| 
PETER THOMAS ROTH, Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream, $22 \|\|\| 
DR. DENNIS GROSS SKINCARE, Hyaluronic Marine Dew It Right Eye Gel, $48 \|\|\| 
YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE, Superfood Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer, $48

Hyaluronic Acid

This acid isn’t as strong as some of the others, so this acid is ideal for those with skin on the more sensitive side. It is anti-inflammatory so can gently reduce redness and swelling, especially in acne-prone skin. A side-effect is that it actually evens and improves skin tone. It's molecular makeup also helps it reduce keratin production, a protein that can lead to acne. Try: The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%, $7.90

Azelaic Acid

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Fix Your Skincare Problems: What's Your Facial Acid Match?

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