Treatments For Adult Acne

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If you're an adult with acne, you've likely been dealing with the problem for years. You may have tried every type of cleanser, toner, and medication available to clear up your skin. Or maybe your skin has just become immune to the products you've used in the past. Whatever the case may be, here are some treatments that can help your adult acne get better faster.

The INKEY ListSuccinic Acid Treatment

ITEM: 2424240

Size: 0.5 oz/ 15 mL

1.2K Reviews

$18.50

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This is the perfect treatment for adult acne!...Best acne treatment ever Its not drying out the skin like other acne treatments do This is very gentle on skin but tough on acne I love it

What it is: A non-drying, gentle, and targeted acne treatment that clears acne spots fast while layering under makeup without flaking.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Acne and Blemishes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 2% Succinic Acid: Visibly reduces blemish size and absorbs excess oil.
- 2% Sulfur Powder: Absorbs excess oil and unclogs pores for clearer-looking skin—long term.
- 1% Salicylic Acid: Gently exfoliates the skin, reducing dead-skin cell buildup.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

The INKEY ListMandelic Acid Treatment

ITEM: 2568905

Size: 0.5 oz/ 15 mL

284 Reviews

$17.50

I’ve used many different kinds of acne and spot treatments for my breakouts which happened after my immigration. ...helped fade my acne marks!!...honestly didn’t expect anything from this, but if you’re struggling with faded acne marks this will get rid of them. nothing else has worked for me other then this product!!

What it is: A fast-acting targeted treatment that is clinically shown to reduce the look of hyperpigmentation and discoloration leftover from acne spots and blemishes.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots and Acne and Blemishes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 10% Mandelic Acid: Reduces the look of dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and post-acne marks.
- 2% Glycerin: Hydrates skin and draws in moisture.
- 0.1% Encapsulated Retinol: Supports increased cell turnover and fades the look of dark spots and discoloration.

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

MuradRapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment

ITEM: 1968320

Size: 0.5 oz/ 15 mL

642 Reviews

$35.00

Now this is my go-to acne spot treatment! Consistently effective with daily treatments to help treat acne. ...I saw a difference in my acne very quickly.

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Oily
✔ Combination

What it is:
A maximum strength two percent salicylic acid gel formula that reduces blemish size and redness in as little as four hours.

Solutions for:
- Acne and blemishes
- Oiliness
- Pores

If you want to know more…
This maximum strength formula contains salicylic acid to exfoliate, clear pores, and smooth skin. Inspired by pine and thyme extracts, a patented complex fights irritants while preserving skin’s healthy balance. The clear gel formula works well under makeup without pilling or peeling to treat blemishes while concealing.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

DermalogicaRetinol Clearing Oil

ITEM: 2356707

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL

27 Reviews

$129.00

A must for acne-prone skin!...Once you use it consistently, it works wonders and clears away acne and lightens scarring. Love this product!...My skin has always had small whiteheads, blackheads, the occasional deep zit, and overall uneven texture. My adult acne isn’t bad, but it’s there. After only 3-4 uses my skin was smooth and my zits reduced in numbers.

What it is: A high-performance night oil that combines retinol and salicylic acid for the first time to help clear breakouts and visible signs of premature aging.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine lines and wrinkles, acne and blemishes, and uneven texture.

Formulation: Oil

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Retinol: Supports natural skin renewal to diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone.
- Salicylic Acid: Supports natural exfoliation to help clear clogged follicles and smooth dullness that contribute to visible skin aging.

$18.60

I am ashamed about my adult acne but this set really added confidence back to me. ...This acne set is so nice on my skin and has really helped clear up my stubborn adult acne.

What it is: A three-step regimen for clearer skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glucoside: Hydrating.
- Salicylic Acid: Clears pores.
- Beta Glucan: Soothing and hydrating.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, mineral oil, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. These products are also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Glucoside Foaming Cleanser is a gel-like foaming cleanser that effectively removes dirt and impurities. Salicylic Acid 2% Solution is a serum formulated to target acne and soothe skin. Natu

$34.00

They are small and occasionally I get a medium or big one. I used this spot treatment on my acnes of various stages. Overall it helps shrink the size of the acnes and helps eliminate them quicker. ...My favourite acne/blemish treatment...This is now my favourite acne/blemish spot treatment. It takes away pimples within a day or 2.

What it is: A targeted cream for acne spots that visibly reduces breakout size in as little as one hour.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 100% Natural Salicylic Acid: Naturally exfoliates and visibly refines skin texture.
- Niacinamide: Minimizes the appearance of pores.
- Tea Tree: Purifies the skin.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: A natural and non-drying purifying cream that targets acne spots fast and reduce breakout size. Use this leave-on cream under makeup to color correct redness with natural green pigments.

$44.00

The perfect moisturizing treatment!...You get quite a lot of product compared to other body treatments, Definitely recommend....This body treatment really has a beautiful texture and sinks into my skin leaving it very soft.

What it is: A leave-on body exfoliant, made with two percent BHA, that gently sheds dulling buildup to smooth rough, bumpy textures and reveal soft, glowing skin all over.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns:
Redness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 2% Salicylic Acid (BHA): Exfoliates to diminish buildup and smooth the look of bumpy textures.
- Vitamin E: Visibly softens while supporting environmental protection.
- Chamomile and Green Tea: Provide light, lasting hydration while soothing irritation.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, retinyl

Dr. Jart+Dermask™ Wrinkless Solution Face Mask

Size: 1 Mask·ITEM: 1723865

Type: Dermask Intra Jet Wrinkless Solution™ - 1 mask

83 Reviews

$13.50

I also have sensitive, acne prone skin and it didn't irritate it....I have comination skin and acne prone. I have fine lines in my forehead. I do love this product because my skin feels moisturized but don't see drastic change in my fine lines.

Which skin type is it good for?

✔ Normal

✔ Oily

✔ Combination

✔ Dry

✔ Sensitive


What it is:

A cellulose sheet mask that promotes visible skin elasticity and firmness.


Solutions for:

- Fine lines and wrinkles

- Loss of firmness and elasticity


If you want to know more…

This fast-acting face mask with Glycerin hydrates skin to smooth out dry lines and reveal a fresh-faced complexion in minutes.    

$151.00

I am acne prone & also struggle with post acne marks that just seem to stay around so long after the pimple is gone. ...Unlike some other retinoid treatments, the Equilibrium Resurfacing Retinoid Treatment does not cause irritation or redness, making it suitable for most sensitive skin types.I have noticed a significant improvement in the overall texture and tone of my skin.

What it is: A lightweight resurfacing treatment that boosts clarity and helps visibly even skin texture and tone for more balanced skin with a healthy glow.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Retinoid, Hexylresorcinol, and Niacinamide: A clinically backed blend that visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles and diminishes the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation while being gentle to skin.

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

What Else You Need to Know: This fast-absorbing treatment is formulated with a blend of a retinoid, hexylresorcinol, and niacinamide to visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles and diminish the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation. The formula is ef

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