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8 Best Face Washes for Oily Skin to Help Address Excess Sebum and Breakouts

Clean sweep

8 Best Face Washes for Oily Skin to Help Address Excess Sebum and Breakouts

By Sarah Felbin

6 Common Medications That Can Trigger a Breakout

Acne

6 Common Medications That Can Trigger a Breakout

By Kara Nesvig

What's the Deal With Reale Actives?

REALE TALK

What's the Deal With Reale Actives?

By Elizabeth Gulino

Editor Reviews

WORTH IT?
I Tried the TheraFace Pro That's All Over TikTok
NOW SERVING SKINCARE
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CLEAR SAILING
These $58 Exfoliating Body Pads Cleared My KP
GET FADED
This $7 Serum Is Like an Eraser for Dark Spots
THAT NEW-NEW
Facile Will Give You the Easiest Skin-Care Routine of Your Life

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8 Best Niacinamide Serums for Brighter, More Even Skin

RADICAL RADIANCE

8 Best Niacinamide Serums for Brighter, More Even Skin

By Deanna Pai and Christa Joanna Lee

Alix Earle Wants to Make Acne "Sexy and Hot"

GETTING REALE

Alix Earle Wants to Make Acne "Sexy and Hot"

By Dianna Singh

7 Foundations for Acne-Prone Skin That Cover Blemishes Without Caking

BREAKOUT BEAUTY

7 Foundations for Acne-Prone Skin That Cover Blemishes Without Caking

By Sarah Felbin and Annie Blackman

7 Best Face Washes for Acne That Keep Pores Clear and Clean

BYE BYE, BREAKOUTS

7 Best Face Washes for Acne That Keep Pores Clear and Clean

By Lily Wohlner and Jennifer Hussein

10 Best Salicylic Acid Serums for Acne, Blackheads, and Beyond

Break(out) Free

10 Best Salicylic Acid Serums for Acne, Blackheads, and Beyond

By Sarah Han, Jennifer Hussein, and Lily Wohlner

10 Best Blackhead Remover Treatments to Deep-Clean Pores

CLEAR DAYS AHEAD

10 Best Blackhead Remover Treatments to Deep-Clean Pores

By Christa Joanna Lee

7 Best Moisturizers for Breakout-Prone Skin That Hydrate Without Clogging Pores

BLEMISHES, BEGONE

7 Best Moisturizers for Breakout-Prone Skin That Hydrate Without Clogging Pores

By Lily Wohlner

I Thought It Was Acne. Turns Out, It Was Lupus.

SKIN DEEP

I Thought It Was Acne. Turns Out, It Was Lupus.

By Amanda Mitchell

The Pimple-Popping Triangle of Death Sounds Made Up. It Isn’t.

SAVING FACE

The Pimple-Popping Triangle of Death Sounds Made Up. It Isn’t.

By Dani Hardman

3 Best LED Masks for Acne Our Editors Swear By

SEE THE LIGHT

3 Best LED Masks for Acne Our Editors Swear By

By Christa Joanna Lee

PanOxyl’s Acne Treatment Bar Helped Heal My Stubborn Breakouts—Without Stressing My Skin

FOAM RUN

PanOxyl’s Acne Treatment Bar Helped Heal My Stubborn Breakouts—Without Stressing My Skin

By Lily Wohlner

8 Best BHA Toners for Smoother, Clearer Skin in One Swipe

SET THE TONE

8 Best BHA Toners for Smoother, Clearer Skin in One Swipe

By Christa Joanna Lee

7 Best Body Acne Treatments for Clearer Skin All Over

SMOOTH SURFACES

7 Best Body Acne Treatments for Clearer Skin All Over

By Lily Wohlner

4 Best Hydroquinone Creams to Tackle Stubborn Dark Spots

SEE SPOT RUN

4 Best Hydroquinone Creams to Tackle Stubborn Dark Spots

By Marci Robin

6 Best Hypochlorous Acid Sprays to Calm and Refresh Skin—Anytime, Anywhere

HYPO HEOES

6 Best Hypochlorous Acid Sprays to Calm and Refresh Skin—Anytime, Anywhere

By Jenny Berg

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