12 Best Acne Spot Treatments 2019 – Women’s Health

Looking for a spot treatment that won’t interfere with your regular routine? Reach for this clear gel formula that works well under makeup. The patented formula is loaded with salicylic acid to clear out pores while pine and thyme extracts fight irritants. 

This powerful formula contains 10 percent micro-benzoyl peroxide and calming ingredients like chamomile and ginger to help decrease inflammation. 

“Micronized formulations are helpful because they cause less irritation to the skin and they stabilize the molecule so the shelf life can be longer,” says Dr. King. 

A combo of witch hazel, willow bark, and two-and-a-half percent benzoyl peroxide extract reduces the appearance of your pimple, exfoliates the skin, and cleans out your pores. If you have acne-prone skin, you can also apply it to your whole face to prevent bad breakouts from happening. 

Dr. Pimple Popper (aka Sandra Lee, MD, a dermatologist famed for her pimple popping videos) crafted this salicylic acid formula to help patients keep their breakouts at bay. “Have it handy for when you feel one coming or even when you just need a little reminder to keep your hands off of an area,” says Dr. Lee. 

Once only available with a prescription, the FDA cleared this formula for over-the-counter purchase in 2018, making it a powerful and affordable option that works to unblock pores and treat acne.

Alpha hydroxy acids minimize pores and zinc oxide absorbs excess sebum. But due to the pastel pink hue, it’s best to use overnight. “I put this on those deep cysts that were just starting to show before I went to bed, and to my amazement the next morning they had magically disappeared,” raves one Sephora user. 

This fragrance-free, oil-free formula is made up of two percent salicylic acid and 10 percent glycolic acid to fight zits and reduce pores.

If you have sensitive skin, your best bet is a sulfur spot treatment that has antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties to help you control your zit. This formula, which is packed with 10 percent sulfur, also contains Frankincense to reduce sebum production and ginger root extract to soothe. 

Salicylic acid targets current pimples while niacinamide and hexylresorcinol help fade dark marks, improve skin texture, and brighten skin. 

Copper, zinc, magnesium, and essential oils gently minimize the appearance of redness and blemishes. Tazman pepper berry, a natural antioxidant, reduces redness while white willow bark and wintergreen clean the area and unclog pores.

This affordable formula is loaded with the maximum amount of benzoyl peroxide, (10 percent, to be exact), to help banish your bad breakout in mere hours. 

Adult acne, meet your match! This potent formula contains salicylic acid, which gently clears out pores and calms inflammation, and the brand’s propriety Renewal Epidermal Science, which promotes cell turnover to minimize signs of aging.