While working at Birchbox this spring, I got to sample lots of monthly beauty goodies. The serums, sunscreens, and lip balms were like candy to me, but I also got to try out some of the best acne treatment products on the market–and a few were life-changing discoveries.

woman in lace bralette taking a selfie in the mirror
Image via @xoalynicole

At the top of that list was acne spot remover Mighty Patch by Hero Cosmetics. Game. Changer. If you have not yet tried these tiny little life-savers, you must: These blemish patches work like little clear bandaids that you stick on your zit to, literally, suck the junk out of your skin. I wear them to sleep (the BF has never noticed), but braver souls totally wear them outside–yes, outside–since they are completely clear. They’re the most effective spot treatment I’ve tried.

woman with long brown hair on a dock by the ocean wearing a black leather jacket
Image via @loveesherri; Featured: Up on a Tuesday Black Vegan Leather Jacket!
While Mighty Patch is my favorite quick fix, the skincare experts at Birchbox have opened my eyes to some other amazing acne spot removers/zit zappers. Some of these are spot treatments like blemish patches, others are all-over skin serums for acne. There are a lot of good products with amazing customer reviews, but I’m lucky enough to have Renee Pacor, Birchbox’s Senior Skincare Merchant, available by speed-email whenever I need personal recommendations. Straight from the experts, here are five of the best acne treatment products you need to know about now.

1. Balance Me Congested Skin Serum

Balance Me as one of 5 best skin serums for acne
Image via Birchbox

This serum can be used as an all-over daily routine as well as an acne spot treatment. With no parabens or sulfates, it refines pores and soothes skin. Yes, please!

Shop It: Balance Me Congested Skin Serum

2. Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Invisible Acne Patches

mighty patch blemish patches as most effective spot treatment and best acne treatment for adults
Image via Birchbox

Great for acne-prone skin, these super-thin blemish patches have a matte finish and tapered edges. That means you can actually wear them under concealer during the day while they pull impurities out of your pimple.

Shop It: Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Invisible Acne Patches

3. Paulas Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

paulas choice salicylic acid exfoliant as one of the best acne treatment products
Image via Birchbox

Use this all-over treatment to exfoliate, clear acne, and even out your skin tone. Oh, and it’s a leave-on formula, so no need to rinse!

Shop It: Paulas Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

4. Evologie Intensive Blemish Serum

evologie blemish serum as acne spot remover, one of the best acne treatment products and skin serums for acne
Image via Birchbox

With ingredients including tea tree oil, willow bark, and salicylic acid, this all-over serum helps banish blemishes without irritating your skin or causing more complexion issues like dryness. Use it twice daily to reduce inflammation and redness, as well as treat scarring and hyperpigmentation.

Shop It: Evologie Intensive Blemish Serum

5. Avene Cleanance Expert

avene lotion which moisturizes and acts as acne spot remover and acne treatment cream
Image via Birchbox 

A moisturizer and acne treatment product in one? Yup. The formula of this multitasker includes thermal spring water for soothing, as well as pimple-fighting ingredients. Plus, it’s fast-absorbing and ideal for wearing under makeup.

Shop It: Avene Cleanance Expert

Pro tip: If you like a kit like I do, the newly-launched exclusive Birchbox Battle Breakouts Kit includes several of the top five acne treatment products above.
breakouts kit from birchbox with acne treatment products, spot removers, and blemish patches
Image via Birchbox
Have you tried any of these zit zappers? Tell us your favorite acne treatment products you’ve used in the comments!
 Jenny Altman is an intimates expert and writer based in New York. 

(Influencer images are not endorsement of products)