gels for acne

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for gels for acne.

Acne is a skin condition that affects many people. It's a common enough problem that there are products designed to help clear up your skin and prevent future breakouts. If you're looking for a product for acne, there are plenty of gels that are dedicated to helping people with acne problems.

SEPHORA COLLECTIONAcne Treatment Gel

ITEM: 2563070

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL

187 Reviews

$21.00

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The Ance Treatment Gel is such an amazing and affordable product! This product is vegan, great for acne prone skin and suitable for any skin type. ...A very lightweight acne treatment gel that does not feel too sticky when applying to my face. ...A great treatment for acne

What it is: An acne treatment gel that’s made with 98% ingredients from natural origin and is clinically suitable for acne-prone skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Made from gaultheria leaves, it purifies and exfoliates.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan.

What Else You Need to Know: This is an acne treatment gel made in accordance with a strict formulation charter. It includes 2% salicylic acid extracted from gaultheria leaves, known to purify the skin and effectively treat acne, the appearance of pores, blackheads, and sh

Dr. Barbara SturmAloe Vera Gel

ITEM: 2492783

Size: 4.2 oz/ 125 mL

13 Reviews

$80.00

Best aloe vera gel moisturizer out there...The ingredient profile of this aloe vera gel is perfect for anyone dealing with fungal acne and/or sensitive skin. ...The actual product is thin, not as thick as regular aloe gels. It’s about the size of a tube of toothpaste.

What it is: An aloe vera gel made of 90 percent pure aloe leaf juice that provides intensive soothing, hydrating, and cooling benefits to the skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Redness, and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 90% Pure Fair Trade Aloe Leaf Juice (from concentrate): Provides immediate intensive moisture and reduces the appearance of redness.
- Purslane: Defends skin’s sensitive membranes from attack by free radicals.
- Panthenol (Vitamin B5): Quickly soothes skin.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

$40.00

Great for Acne...I really like this acne clearing gel. The salicylic acid factors in it immediately felt healing on my face after application. ...Alpha Beta® On The Spot Gel is a game-changer for acne-prone skin. Its gentle yet effective formula quickly reduces redness and inflammation.

What it is: A fast-acting spot treatment that reduces the look of blemishes while soothing redness and irritation.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Redness, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness

Formulation: Lightweight Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 2% Salicylic Acid: Exfoliates the pore lining to reduce the number of blockages.
- Glycolic and Azelaic Acids: Treatment acids that aid in dissolving dead skin cells and oil.
- Green Tea, Bisabolol, Mushroom Extract, and Centella: Hydrate and calm irritation and redness.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. It is also cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This gentle yet effective gel that is pow

$38.00

I’ve recently switched to the Then I Met You Pore Cleansing Gel from my previous acne cleanser, and I absolutely love it! ...I have acne prone skin and textured skin and using this has been a game changer!

What it is: A gentle gel cleanser infused with green tea extracts and fermented rice water that visibly purifies pores and leaves skin feeling refreshed and soothed.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Rice Ferment Filtrate: Nourishes and visibly brightens skin with an abundance of enzymes and amino acids.
- Green Tea: Is a polyphenol-rich antioxidant that reduces visible signs of aging and calms skin.
- Licorice Root: Is a gentle, effective antioxidant that visibly brightens and evens skin tone.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing

$20.00

Great for Acne...I don't like the smell but works for acne

What it is: An acne treatment gel with 1.5% Salicylic Acid for on-the-spot, targeted treatment––wherever you go.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Acne and Blemishes, Redness, and Oiliness


Formulation: Gel


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Saw Palmetto: Helps control oil, reduce shine, and prevent breakouts.


What Else You Need to Know: This blemish-fighting formula with saw palmetto and 1.5 percent salicylic acid helps eliminate excess oil that can lead to break outs.

Jack BlackPost Shave Cooling Gel

Size: 3.3 oz·ITEM: 564286

60 Reviews

$23.00

Excellent gel! my husband love it....He would prefer something that wears off, but has not gotten acne or dryness from this product. It smells great, and he likes it very much.

What it is:
A soothing, alcohol-free after-shave treatment.

What it is formulated to do:
Post Shave Cooling Gel immediately soothes irritated skin, alleviates redness, and provides lasting relief from razor burn. The cooling, non-oily formula prevents flaking and provides lightweight moisturization to skin without burning or stinging.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens

What else you need to know:
Natural botanicals such as rosemary and sage help fight bacteria while healing minor nicks and cuts and soothing sunburned skin. It's dermatologist tested, and is free of fragrance, alcohol, and colorant.

$15.00

My horomonal acne was getting out of hand again and I decided to try something new. ...Love this product for acne prone skin .. definitely makes a difference and does a really good job cleaning skin without stripping or over drying

What it is: An essential daily gel cleanser with a pH-balanced, luxurious foaming formula to thoroughly remove dirt, oil, and makeup (even around the eyes) while unclogging pores—without stripping skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lactic Acid (AHA): A naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acid that supports cell renewal.
- Glycolic Acid (AHA): Visibly minimizes signs of aging.
- Willow Bark Extract: A natural source of salicylic acid that gently exfoliates and clears pores.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

NuFACENuFACE® Hydrating Aqua Gel

ITEM: 2495612

Size: 10 oz/ 295 mL

28 Reviews

$80.00

acne probz...This gel has been giving me a lot of acne and messing with the texture of my skin. ...I love how I don't have to get my hands all sticky since there is the super soft brush to apply the gel. It doesn't feel sticky or drying like some gels can.

What it is: A lightweight FDA-cleared gel that activates microcurrent from your NuFACE device (sold separately) while providing your skin with a thirst-quenching burst of hydration for up to 24 hours.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness

Formulation: Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- IonPlex™: Comfortably delivers microcurrent to your skin for optimal, pro-level, visible results.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Attracts and holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water, helping your skin appear plump, smooth, and hydrated.

DermalogicaSpecial Cleansing Gel

ITEM: 2010171

Size: 16.9 oz/ 500 mL

789 Reviews

$69.00

A MUST HAVE FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN...Oh gosh where do i begin… i have struggled with acne for many years and let’s just say my face has never looked clearer or smoother, and it is noticeable by everyone around me! ...Must-have for acne prone skin!

What it is: A pH-balanced, foaming gel cleanser that gently removes impurities without disrupting your skin’s natural moisture balance.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Oiliness

Formulation: Lightweight Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Quillaja saponaria Bark Extract: A naturally foaming ingredient that cleanses skin.
- Lavender: Calms and soothes skin.
- Balm Mint and Aloe Vera: Cool, soften, and hydrate skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan.

$24.00

a must-have for acne when apply makeup...This product is essential fo people that have acne. I always struggle to put make up when I have acne, and this help me to protect it when I put my makeup. ...I like that its good for acne and pimple go down the next day.

What it is: A salicylic acid-backed, spot-targeting gel that improves the look of blemishes, reduces surface oil, and guards against environmental assailants to create the perfect makeup canvas.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores and Oiliness

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid (BHA): Targets pores, reduces oil, and clarifies.
- Willow Bark Extract: Contains salicylate and conditions.
- Boldo (Wild Chilean Mint) and Rhubarb Extracts: Naturally derived astringents that clarify.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: Thi

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