10 Products To Keep Your Breakouts At Bay

It is undeniably fair to say that all of us are able to relate to the ~pesky vistors~ we know as pimples. Breakouts tend to happen before moments we need them the LEAST (i.e. a first date, event, friday night…the list goes on…) We love to hate them, especially when they come unexpectedly and seem impossible to treat.

Have no fear collegiette’s! We have compiled a list of the best products to help ensure breakouts stay as far away from your pretty faces as possible. 

Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser: Aveeno is a brand geared towards people with sensitive skin. This cleanser is gentle but packs a punch with salicylic acid incorporated into the foaming component. This is a great cleanser for the colder months, as it will keep your skin clear without drying it out. 

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash: An oldie but a goodie, this face wash is geared towards normal to oily skin. Dermatologist tested, this cleanser also uses salicylic acid as it’s acne-fighting agent. This is the perfect night cleanser to wash away the dirt of the day. 

Clearasil Ultra Daily Face Wash: Nothing reminds me more of my awkward teenage years than Clearasil. This will always be the acne-fighting brand you can trust. This product does promise clearer skin in 12 hours. But this doesn’t mean your entire face will be clear, it just reduces the inflammation and redness in 12 hours. 

Garnier Clean + Nourishing Cleansing Oil: You’re probably asking yourself at this moment why would I wash my face with oil? Won’t it break me out? Take all your misconceptions about oil and acne and throw them out the window. Cleansing oil is the newest skincare trend, and it is wonderful for normal to dry skin. It deep cleans your skin while moisturizing at the same time. This is a great cleanser to use during the winter months if you have mild breakouts. 

Neutrogena Stress Control Power-Clear Scrub: Exfoliating twice a week is very important to get rid of dead skin cells that can clog your pores and make your skin look tired. Using an acne fighting scrub like this Neutrogena one will help keep zits at bay while refreshing your skin. 

Philosophy Clear Days Ahead: This brand is one of my holy grails. All of their products are paraben and sulfate free. This deep cleaning cleanser is formulated with salicylic acid to reduce breakouts and combat inflammation. 

GlamGlow Supercleanse Daily Clearing Cleanser: This cleanser is applied as a mud but turns into a foaming cleanser once mixed with water. It’s perfect for normal to oily skin as it mattifies the face and reduces imperfections, making it a great morning cleanser to prep your skin for the day.

Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Kit: To help start you on a good skincare routine this Clinique kit comes with three great travel size products to test out. First, you clean your skin with the Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam. This product is a mild medicated cleanser that will clear your skin of all dirt. The second step is Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel, which has the strength of prescription acne medicine. The third step in this system is the Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel. Because this is not a cream based moisturizer there is no need to worry about your pores being clogged. Instead this gel moisturizer will deliver intense moisture back into the skin after it has been deep cleaned and treated.

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion: This is an overnight spot treatment that combines salicylic acid, calming calamine and other quick drying ingredients in order to shrink white heads overnight. 

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