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.
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.
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!
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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.
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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!
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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
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.
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