28.03.2024

This genius tingling treatment is working wonders for people’s stubborn acne

The classic blemish treatment is formulated with a holy trinity of acne-fighting ingredients including salicylic acid, sulfur, and zinc oxide, which help draw out stubborn impurities and shrinks pesky spots while you sleep.

Drying Lotion, £16, Mario Badescu

The drying lotion is also perfect for cystic acne, thanks to the addition of calamine lotion, which soothes the skin and reduces redness while you sleep, and salicylic acid, which penetrates deep into the pores, exfoliates skin cells and reduces sebum production.

It seems that Badescu’s magic in a bottle is working wonders, as shoppers on Amazon have been leaving five-star reviews and impressive pictures of their skin transformations for the bestseller.

KILLA, £27 (8 x patches, 8 x swabs ), Zitsticka

Zitsticka’s KILLA patches (excellent name, don’t you think?) target deep, under-the-skin pimples with a potent combination of zit-zapping ingredients. Containing just five ingredients (including hyaluronic acid, salicylic acid, and niacinamide) the swipe and stick kit aims to dissolves blemishes at the source, rather than just treating the skin’s surface. Blind pimples, begone!

Super Spot Remover™ Blemish Treatment Gel, £16, Origins

By combining the power of zit-zapping salicylic acid with skin-soothing red algae, Origins have concocted one powerful spot stopping solution. And it seems you guys love it too, as it was awarded with ‘Best Blemish Treatment’ in the GLAMOUR Beauty Power List 2018.

EridiKate Acne Treatment, £22, Kate Somerville

The cult US brand has only recently landed in the UK and it’s already proving to be a hit. It contains 10% sulfur that dries out spots, alpha hydroxy acids that reduce the appearance of enlarged pores and zinc oxide that absorbs excess oil. Perfect for those bumps you can feel but can’t yet see.

Overnight Clearing Gel, £46.50, Dermalogica

Pricey but spot sufferers swear by this stuff that contains salicylic acid, hyaluronic acid and tea tree that helps clear spots, calm redness and stop bumps from re-appearing, all while you sleep.

Clear Skin Clearing Treatment, £37, Paula’s Choice

If your spots are leaving unsightly marks, this formula works hard to not only fight blemishes but also fade any existing marks without being too drying,

10% Sulfur Paste, £19, Malin + Goetz

This magic potion also contains the ingredient-of-the-moment, sulfur, along with salicylic acid to calm, dry and exfoliate skin.

The Cosrx Acne Pimple Master Patch, £4.40, Look Fantastic

These handy little patches from Korea can be popped on at night and are designed to pull out puss from pimples. The weightless patches help target spots and breakout-causing bacteria, whilst minimising the appearance of blemishes, redness and inflammation to leave skin clear, fresh and soothed. People who have tried the purse-friendly stickers can’t stop raving about them.

Effaclar Duo + Anti-Blemish Moisturiser, £16, La Roche Posay

No one understands skin like the experts at La Roche Posay, who have relied on their skin-loving thermal spring water to remedy problematic skin for years. This wonder product is able to moisturise, control oil production and correct dark spots all at once. Genius.

Offects TE-Pads Acne Pore Treatment Pads, £44.50, ZO Skin Health

Heralded as the king of the chemical peel, Dr Zein Obagi’s at-home treatment regime is cosmecuetical skincare at its finest. These acne-fighting pads contain salicylic acid to hinder oil production and glycolic acid to enhance exfoliation, resulting in clearer, more radiant skin from first use.

Salicylic Acid 2%, £4.20, The Ordinary

Believe it or not, the best thing about this product isn’t the price (although, it’s pretty great, right?). The hybrid of salicylic acid (a beta hydroxy acid proven to both prevent and treat blemishes) and witch hazel to reduce redness makes this serum a great product to add to your anti-acne arsenal.

Dynaspot, £22, Eve Lom

Pop this cult classic on top of any spot and watch it disappear thanks to the combination of chamomile, tea tree oil and salicylic acid, allowing the formula to treat the blemish without drying out the skin around it.

Blemish + Age Defense, £85, Skinceuticals

The fact that this oil-free serum targets the signs of ageing as well as pesky blemishes makes it an instant favourite. Containing a potent wrinkle-reducing blend of acids, it works to detox congested pores and boost cell turnover.

Acne On The Spot Superstar Serum, £105, Skin Design London

Patented anti-microbial ingredients, precious botanical complexes and high-grade salicylic acid makes this serum a powerful solution to your acne woes.

Detoxifying Clay Mask, £45, DCL

Showcasing activated volcanic ash and clay, this results-driven mask loosens stubborn blackheads and inhibits oil production, while tea tree oil and peppermint keeps skin calm.

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