LUX Beauty: Top Acne Solutions

Nov 20, 2012
Marisa Machak • Beauty

Maintaining clear skin is no piece of cake! A simple change in weather can be the culprit of breakouts. Don’t let blemishes hinder your plans any longer! These ten acne-fighting products including cleansing systems, on-the-spot treatments and healing moisturizers will help rid, cure and prevent blemishes from returning.

A cleansing system should be a top priority for skin. Maintain a healthy skincare routine every day, morning and night to begin curing acne as soon as possible and keep it away longer. The Clinique Acne Solutions Clear Skin System is a blemish-busting skincare regimen of three simple steps. Rooted in dermatological science and clinically proven to work, the Clinique Cleansing Foam, Cleansing Lotion and Oil Free Clearing Moisturizer will clear up your complexion when used in that order.

The Kate Somerville Blemish Banisher Kit is also a top contender when it comes to fighting breakouts. This four-piece daily cleansing kit of essentials contains a Detox Daily Cleanser, ExfoliKate, an Oil Free Moisturizer and EradiKate.

An oil-free moisturizer is a must-have that can be used throughout the day without making the problem worse. The Kiehl’s Blue Herbal Moisturizer absorbs quickly and penetrates pores to eliminate acne and allow skin to heal. Infused with a salicylic acid treatment, cinnamon bark and ginger root extract, this formula will mattify skin, reduce the appearance of pores and leave skin feeling hydrated.

For those who may be fighting off spots on their back and chest, the acne-fighting body wash by Murad will do the trick. This triple-action formula cleanses, exfoliates and treats to unclog pores, eliminate surface bacteria and soothe irritation without drying out the skin.

For healthier skin and a more flawless complexion, a masque can also aid in unclogging pores and reducing oil. The Peter Thomas Roth Sulfur Masque is an aromatic and medicated option to cleanse oily skin and treat a troublesome t-zone with eucalyptus, sulfur, purified clay and aloe for a silky, smooth feel.

For those grueling pimples that just won’t go away fast enough, an on-the-spot treatment may be required. The Yes to Tomatoes Clear Skin Acne Roller Ball Spot Stick uses the natural healing power of tomatoes to quickly reduce the size, redness and swelling of unsightly blemishes.

For a more powerful on-the-spot treatment, Origins offers a Super Spot Removal Acne Treatment Gel. By dabbing on a bit of this fast-acting blemish fighter, the salicylic acid begins its speed-healing by working with caffeine to calm the skin, red algae to help relieve irritating redness, super exfoliators to eliminate oils and pore-clogging debris, and even anti-spot technology to correct post pimple darkening.

For an easy-to-use, one-step acne treatment, acne cleansing pads from Philosophy could be your go-to product and have you waking up to clearer skin. The Clear Days Ahead Overnight Repair Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Pads will treat skin overnight with one quick swipe of a pre-moistened pad. Containing glycolic and mandelic acids, this treatment will improve the appearance of pores, discoloration and post-acne scarring for a more refined appearance.

Cover your blemish while treating it with the Clinique Acne Solutions Clearing Concealer. The gentle and soothing formula covers your blemish with a natural-looking coverage while helping to heal it faster. The medicated concealer comes in several different skin-tone shades that can be worn alone, under makeup or as a quick touch-up.

Bring a professional pimple reducing device home with you to treat blemishes just as dermatologists do. The No!No! Skin Professional Acne Clearance System uses an easy-to-use system utilizing light and heat energy to shrink and heal pimples without pain, medication or creams for quick results.