20 Best Products For Sensitive Acne Prone Skin (Feb 2023 Update)

After I hit 40, my skin really changed. It was very oily and I had pimples all the time on my chin and jawline. My complexion was red and ruddy. I tried a lot of different products. Nothing really worked until I started using this set. I only use it once a day before bed. I also use an oil free gel in the morning. The oil has decreased drastically and the redness is gone too. I have nearly blemish free clear skin now. I started to see results after about 2 weeks. For makeup I only use a bb cream and finishing powder. My skin has never looked better. Thanks proactive, I wish I hadn't waited so long to try it.Car78

In high school and college, I had little to no acne, but I did encounter staph at some point during time in athletics– which if you don't know, is hard to get rid of and is a serious issue. The worst part was the bacteria was on my face, so when I'd get a pimple from time to time, they would quickly develop into an abscess. It was devastating because 1) They were hideous and hard to hide on my face, 2) It seemed like I had no hygiene routine, but I was actually rigorous and careful about anything that came into contact with my face, 3) It was dangerous because some of the abscesses were very close to my eyes, and 4) Antibiotics did nothing to kill the staph so it seemed like it was gone, but came back again. My mother ordered me the Proactiv regimen after a sob-fest one evening (#teenagerhormones). The kit lasted a long time (a month or so?) and I never saw an abscess again. My face was clear and I was no longer embarrassed by hideous abscesses, Band-Aids, and poor attempts to cover it with makeup. My favorite part was the witch hazel toner– it felt nice, smelled fresh, and made my face bright/clear. I was never sure how Proactiv, and not antibiotics, killed the staph bacteria, but I was one happy teenager! If an anecdote will convince you to try it, then mission accomplished.STAPHanie

So I have PCOS which causes me to have hormonal acne at the wonderful age of 34. I thought I would be done with it after my teenage years but that is not the case. I was super happy to receive this voxbox and hopefully rid myself of this acne once again, Unfortunately that wasn't the case. Over all it did work when used daily. I had less active breakouts. I really liked the exfoliating scrub it left my skin feeling fresh and clean. I did use a better moisturizer on tip of the 2 that are provided with the kit because they were more drying with the active ingredients being benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. I did take away 1 star and probably should have take away another because as soon as I stopped using it after 2 weeks the acne came right back, I didn't expect it to 100% cure my issue because it is more hormonal than anything, but I did hope to see an improvement in the amount or severity of the breakouts, but that wasn't the case. I did stop using it after 2 weeks for 1 week so I could test it and see how it would function for someone who would be thinking my skin has cleared up I am good to go. I feel like this is a product you would have to continually use to see any benefits.felicia .w

After I hit 40, my skin really changed. It was very oily and I had pimples all the time on my chin and jawline. My complexion was red and ruddy. I tried a lot of different products. Nothing really worked until I started using this set. I only use it once a day before bed. I also use an oil free gel in the morning. The oil has decreased drastically and the redness is gone too. I have nearly blemish free clear skin now. I started to see results after about 2 weeks. For makeup I only use a bb cream and finishing powder. My skin has never looked better. Thanks proactive, I wish I hadn't waited so long to try it.Car78

In high school and college, I had little to no acne, but I did encounter staph at some point during time in athletics– which if you don't know, is hard to get rid of and is a serious issue. The worst part was the bacteria was on my face, so when I'd get a pimple from time to time, they would quickly develop into an abscess. It was devastating because 1) They were hideous and hard to hide on my face, 2) It seemed like I had no hygiene routine, but I was actually rigorous and careful about anything that came into contact with my face, 3) It was dangerous because some of the abscesses were very close to my eyes, and 4) Antibiotics did nothing to kill the staph so it seemed like it was gone, but came back again. My mother ordered me the Proactiv regimen after a sob-fest one evening (#teenagerhormones). The kit lasted a long time (a month or so?) and I never saw an abscess again. My face was clear and I was no longer embarrassed by hideous abscesses, Band-Aids, and poor attempts to cover it with makeup. My favorite part was the witch hazel toner– it felt nice, smelled fresh, and made my face bright/clear. I was never sure how Proactiv, and not antibiotics, killed the staph bacteria, but I was one happy teenager! If an anecdote will convince you to try it, then mission accomplished.STAPHanie

So I have PCOS which causes me to have hormonal acne at the wonderful age of 34. I thought I would be done with it after my teenage years but that is not the case. I was super happy to receive this voxbox and hopefully rid myself of this acne once again, Unfortunately that wasn't the case. Over all it did work when used daily. I had less active breakouts. I really liked the exfoliating scrub it left my skin feeling fresh and clean. I did use a better moisturizer on tip of the 2 that are provided with the kit because they were more drying with the active ingredients being benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. I did take away 1 star and probably should have take away another because as soon as I stopped using it after 2 weeks the acne came right back, I didn't expect it to 100% cure my issue because it is more hormonal than anything, but I did hope to see an improvement in the amount or severity of the breakouts, but that wasn't the case. I did stop using it after 2 weeks for 1 week so I could test it and see how it would function for someone who would be thinking my skin has cleared up I am good to go. I feel like this is a product you would have to continually use to see any benefits.felicia .w

I bought this moisturizer to help with my oiliness when I go out. I try to buy lightweight moisturizers so it doesn’t leave a build up on my face and cause excess oil or breakouts. I bought this due to some reviews saying it helped on there oily skin a when I first tried it, I was amazed. Fast forward about the 4th time using it, going outside of the house. I decided to go out to grab a bite to eat an put this on about an hour before I was to go out. My face started to get oily again on my forehead and nose. I know the directions say you can replace up to 3 times a day so no biggie just added a little more and oiliness was gone. Bam!! My skin did not become overly oily and it held for about a hour again, got home washed my face. Had it on less than 3 hours, touched up twice. But after a few days of using it here and there, I started breaking out more. I thought it was just random so I stopped using it just in case and my acne started going away, no new breakouts. I waited about a week or so an tried again. It was fine for a few days but constantly having to reapply or clean my face throughly to start again to avoid the excess oil an it bought my breakouts back days after. I mainly breakout on my cheeks and my neck. I’ve been using this for about 5 weeks just to give a reference on time. I do have to say I have mixed reviews on this. Pros 1) it does take away the oil effortlessly.. 2) it doesn’t smell bad 3) it’s small an convenient to take anywhere for a touch up. 4) it goes nicely under makeup ( I tried once) 5) it’s creamy an smooth. 6) price is good Cons 1) you have to reapply numerously 2) some might not like the chemical smell 3) due to reapplying, you might run out the product quicker 4) potential breakouts ( I have but some might some may not.) 5) Not sure how it would hold up in higher temperatures outdoors/indoors. ( it’s been cooler where I live so can’t say if you will reapply more. 6) not sure how it works to reapply with makeup on. I did not leave mine on long enough to know. Overall it’s a good product if you may not be sensitive to breakouts or you feel like reapplying might be an issue.iHerb Customer

I’m extremely acne prone and also have sensitive skin, and it’s hard to find products that both tackle my blemishes and don’t irritate my face. So far, this moisturizer has been perfect. I usually break out when trying new products, but I’ve had literally no pimples while using this. It seems gentle yet great for controlling my oily skin at the same time. I’m considering trying the face wash from this line too because I’ve been so impressed.iHerb Customer

I bought this specifically for the term “mattifying”. I have oily skin on my forehead and I wanted a moisturizer that would seal that oil away during the day. Well, this is not that mattifying moisturizer I was looking for. After 4 hours of just sitting in my apartment, my forehead is oily as heck. So this didn’t achieve the one purpose I needed it for. On the other hand, Covergirl’s Mattifying Oil-Free Moisturizer actually keeps your face matte for a majority of the day. I would suggest that one if this Cetaphil moisturizer didn’t work for you.Becs

So I NEVER ever write reviews, but I couldn't not for this product – it is INCREDIBLE. I have suffered with bad skin sporadically for about 9 years and I have tried countless cleansers and treatments to stop flare ups but nothing worked – to the point where most days there would be new zits, pimples and scarring. I have been using this cleanser for about 2 weeks and I am so so shocked at how clear my skin is, I genuinely cannot believe it. I have however read that it drys skin out quite badly, so as I suffer from dry skin around my nose area, I have been using it only once daily with an intensely nourishing moisturiser. My skin now feels so soft and looks so glowy! If you have found that nothing works for you I could not recommend this product more, for the price it's worth a try!Megan

This stuff is great! I've been using it for years as recommended by my Dermatologist. Very gentle and effective to not lead to additional breakouts on my sensitive skin. I feel like so many of the bad reviews are people not understanding how products work or how this product works. This product will not work for you if you are mostly dry. And will backfire on you, causing other skin issues and leading you to think it's not working, when really you are using the wrong product for your skin type. This product is pretty gentle. So for those saying they didn't feel "clean" afterwards, it's because you're most likely use to bad products stripping the natural good oils from your face. Your skin should never feel tight after using a facial product; tight skin does not equal clean. Also please consult a dermatologist before choosing products that are right for you.Human bean

In LOVE!! My friend is the one who told me about Mario Badescu products, and I’m forever grateful! Keep in mind that the Acne Face Cleaner can and will dry your skin out if you use it too much. I personally use it every other day to every three days. On my days that I don’t use the Acne Face Wash; I use the Glycolic Foaming wash! Absolutely love that one! Makes my skin feel absolutely amazing and clean, I usually use the Enzyme Cleaning Gel that they have right afterwards and it makes my skin tight and AMAZING! Also before bed when I notice I have acne appearing I put a DOT of Drying Lotion on my affected area. MY FAVORITE PRODUCT is the DRYING LOTION… it’s not a lotion don’t let the word confuse you, and make sure NOT TO SHAKE the bottle! Keep the pink sediment on the bottom!! Use a Q-tip or- what I use… chopsticks😂 I cut chopsticks into three’s. I noticed when I use a Q-tip it absorbs too much of the product, and it’s harder to save the rest if you get to much sediment on it. KEEP IN MIND WHEN YOU USE THE DRYING LOTION TO USE AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE.. very little goes a looooong way!!!! Highly, Highly, Highly recommend anyone to try Mario Badescu Products!! You might find your favorite amongst ones I haven’t even tried!Kimberly G.

I've battled with hormonal and cystic acne for a long time and it's been especially bad the last 2 years. I bought this set (cleanser, toner, moisturizer) to try and it has honestly been the ONLY thing that drastically reduced my oiliness and while I still get those big hormonal acne spots that's painful and has no head, it's significantly less. Nothing else about my lifestyle changed besides using this. And this is the only thing that leaves me without that tacky, sticky feeling after application. Hope they don't stop making this!Hali Y.

I bought this moisturizer on Amazon after previously using a $23 one that I finally used up. I wasn’t really expecting much as I think it only had 24 reviews but the majority were positive and for $10.99 I decided to try it out. Firstly, it’s lightweight but hydrates my skin and this is important for me because heavy moisturizers just irritate my skin that is already acne prone and can lead to me breaking out. Secondly, it has quality ingredients that are understandable and what I’ve been specifically looking for in a moisturizer, my last moisturizer had salicylic acid but didn’t offer many other beneficial ingredients that weren’t too harsh for the skin like this one. I have been using this with the toner now and my dark spots are fading from a recent whitehead breakout I had which turned into a huge pimple and left a really dark mark behind, I I feel like the two combined are really benefiting my skin. Lastly, this moisturizer is just everything my skin needs, it isn’t going to be for everyone and that’s a given with any product so remain open minded, but if you have normal skin (slightly oily around my t-zone and normal everywhere else) this could work for you and hopefully it does!KJTW

Listen, I have struggled with acne since I was 12 years old. I have tried so many products on my face throughout the years. This is a lightweight moisturizer that never makes my combination/oily skin feel greasy. Nor does it make it feel tight or dry. My skin is ultra sensitive to products and I never have any stinging or tingling. I have noticed fewer breakouts and when I do inevitably have a pimple, I stick a peach slices acne patch on and typically it's gone within 2 to 3 days. I have gotten multiple comments on my skin from different people since I started using this moisturizer; including that my skin looks hydrated and glowy and beautiful. Which is some thing that was never said about my skin. The tiniest bit of product goes a long way too and I straight up just use this durning the day every day instead of CeraVe's moisturizing lotion… and wishing a couple of weeks my skin has looked wonderful. I'm not saying that this is going to be a cure for your acne, everyone is different.. but it certainly helped mine and I would recommend it to my closest friends.Becca

I quit using Stridex pads as a teen my skin thanked me for it! Stridex dried my face out, taking care of blemishes only temporarily. Skipping a day or two meant I would be punished with an even worse breakout than before, though. That's when I learned the pads were getting rid of ALL the oils my face actually needed in order to remain healthy. I learned to fight oil with oil began using an olive-oil moisturizer that cleared my face up! I won't go back to Stridex pads I don't allow my kids to, either.kayla.h

These are not the acne pads you used in high school! My sister recommended them, and I thought she was crazy. But I finally gave in, and what do you know, my skin cleared up in a week. The Sensitive Skin Stridex is hard to find, but is so much better than the red, maximum strength version. Walmart is the only place I have been able to find it. You can use this daily without your skin over drying. After mine cleared, I was able to switch to every other day and maintain smooth, clear skin.DBK

As someone who has always struggled with acne, and as someone who has tried the Differin gel before, I must say that while I'm starting REALLY SLOW, I'm just totally blown away by how much my skin has improved since trying La Roche Posay's adapalene. I get that it's the same as Differin gel, but something about this one is much gentler on my skin. This month (March), I started just once a week, next month (April) will be twice a week, next month (May) will be every other day, then finally, in June, I should be pretty much well-adapted to wearing this every night. By just finishing this month alone, which means I only tried it 4 times so far, my cystic acne has vanished and new ones haven't been coming up, and even the occasional pimple is gone pretty fast, all I have now are acne scars. Obviously, adapalene takes time to work on those, but considering how much progress I'm seeing already, I'm even more excited to see how this will be after long-term use. Other great things about LRP's Adapelene Gel: it's $10 cheaper than getting the same size in the Differin brand, you don't necessarily get more product, but that it's cheaper makes a huge difference considering how expensive it is either way. Pricey but SO WORTH IT. I also pair this with LRP's Effaclar Duo spot treatment on any active bumps and my goodness, they both work like magic, and I'm just shocked at how there's hardly any irritation, but it also helps that I moisturize FIRST and then use this last. I love the simple and yet sophisticated packaging and the overall quality of LRP in general, period, I hardly remember the last time my skin has looked this calm, clear, and healthy, and I only have LRP to thank! Of all their products, THIS is the one that you MUST have if you're an acne sufferer, I promise you, you will not regret it, it will transform your skin for the better!vanessa.c

I use this once a week, I'm on week 3 and this has not broken me out at all! I'm surprised and excited since I am 19, have oily, semi-sensitive, dehydrated skin. My skin is especially dehydrated due to the cold weather in Buffalo, NY and because my skin barrier is also damaged but I've been working to fix that before I started using this product. This treatment has sensitized my skin a little bit but that was expected with the condition of my skin barrier. My face only peels a little bit every two days. Overall, I love this treatment :)! Other products I use for reference: -Paula's Choice "RESIST Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser". Perfect for my greasy face. I swear I used to scrape sweat off my face. (I use everyday and doesn't clog pores or over strip my skin) -Paula's Choice "RESIST Anti-Aging Clear Skin Hydrator". Basically a vitamin c + niacinamide moisturizer. (Use in morning, alternate on days I don't use CeraVe moisturizer and doesn't clog my pores) -CeraVe "Unscented Daily Moisturizing Lotion for Normal to Dry Skin". AMAZING. One of only moisturizers that doesn't clog my pores. (Use in morning on alternate days and at night everyday) -Paula's Choice "RESIST Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50". This pills/balls up on my face idk why. I'm Hispanic fairskinned yellowish skin tone and it does not rub in fully sometimes also and makes me look a little bit lighter so I guess there's a slight white cast but this doesn't clog my pores at all so that's still a good thing. I need a new sunscreen for sure lol (I use everyday)4theloveofl_

i started using this back in october for my acne. i had struggled for so long trying to clear my acne up and nothing would work. i started using this product every night in conjunction with their toleriane face wash, a hyaluronic acid serum and the cicaplast cream. by december, i went from constant horrible breakouts all over my entire face to having not a single blemish on my skin. the amount of product for the price is great. i've had the same tube since october. it's almost march and i still have 2/3 of the tube left even after daily use. if you're struggling with acne, i highly recommend trying this product. i genuinely can't believe how clear my skin has gotten with it because i struggled with grade 3 acne for a few years and this cleared it upmable

I've been struggling with acne and acne scars for YEARS! And the best decision I've ever made for my skin was trusting Paula's Choice products. I just wish I had known about this brand years ago when my skin first broke. Before switching to this brand, I used to experiment with a lot of products and none of them helped my skin, and the ones that did only fixed the problem temporarily, and after a while, my skin would go back to day 1 and sometimes worse than before. I can say that having acne affects a person's self-esteem, because your face is how you present yourself to others. I'm not looking for perfect skin, I just want my skin to feel and look healthy, but I know that if I keep using Paula's Choice I can get the skin I want. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with these products and grateful to get what I paid for. Everyone deserves good skincare that'll impede them from ever losing the confidence of presenting themselves in their own skin. The pictures I uploaded show (the first 3) how bad my skin would get some days and (the last 2) show how far my happy skin and I have come with consistent work and faith in these products. I achieved this in 5 months.Anna

I rarely review. I mean I RARELY review products. But I have been struggling with hormonal acne since I gave birth almost 6 years ago. I have pretty much tried everything besides accutane. I had recently purchase the retinol cream from Paula's Choice on Sephora and appreciated how it worked on my skin. I started browsing through Paula's Choice website and found this kit. At first I thought, "this will be another Proactiv" which did not work for me and the concentration of Benzoyl Peroxide was 10% and way too strong for my skin. But after reading reviews on this kit, I decided to give it a try. Within 2 days, my skin had improved significantly. I was getting cystic acne and small headless bumps on my cheeks, jawline and chin. Those had completely disappeared after 1 week of consistently using the kit twice a day. I wish I had taken before pictures but honestly, I just figured this would be another failure. I'm am so impressed and so happy and relieved with my skin. It's been almost a month straight and I have only had 2 very small, non-cystic zits pop up which I'm ICU RN, and they more than likely were from wearing my N95 mask at work. My only warning about this product is it can be very drying and sting the skin right after application. I'm usually a combination to oily skin type and now I'm definitely dry. My solution was to purchase face oil which helped immensely. I apply my products in this order and it's worked for me to keep some hydration on my face: step 1, step 2, retinol, , eye cream, moisturizer, step 3 and top with facial oil. Obviously, not everyone's skin is the same but this order has helped me tremendously. I highly recommend this kit if you're over hormonal acne and have nothing else to lose!Randi T.

When I was 24, I was diagnosed with Uterine Cancer. Due to this, I had a hysterectomy and all has been good for almost 20 years. I tell you this because, as you can imagine, hormones are tricky to replicate and it has been a struggle to get them right with therapy. About 4 years ago, I began getting severe cystic acne. At first, I just treated it with over the counter treatments, but they didn’t touch the painful cysts. I have now been to dermatologists, esthetician’s, my Gynecologist and my PCP. I have tried everything from over the counter acne medications, prescription medication including retina and antibiotics, etc…etc. It has been absolutely exhausting. I am not self obsessed with looks and know that compared to what others are going through, acne is nothing, but I would be lying if I said it hasn’t caused me to cry more then once or twice (or ten times). A few months ago, I was doing some research and watching others struggle with acne on YT and while I had heard of Paula’s Choice, I didn’t know much about the products and assumed it was just another skincare brand. Mind you, I have spent a small fortune on different skincare products from Neutrogena to Sisley. I was impressed with the experiences of other on Paula’s Choice, but who knows if you can trust a YT video, right??? But, if I didn’t try absolutely everything, I would always wonder. Feeling completely defeated, I logged on to the Paula’s Choice website and ordered the Clear Extra Strength Kit. It showed up super quick, and not a moment too soon! I have been using the Clear Extra Strength Kit for about 2 months now and just started my second order. As I am writing this, I am in tears because…you will never guess what happened today!…a complete stranger told mekara.h

My skin used to be much more acne prone than it is now but even in my late 30's, I still experience blackheads and breakouts. Ugh! I also have combination skin – oily in some areas, dry in others – so finding that perfect product that doesn't leave my skin looking shiny or flaky can be tricky. The Vichy Laboratories Normaderm PhytoAction Acne Control Daily Moisturizer is a lightweight formula that doesn't leave my skin feeling heavy or coated. I have been using this for around a month and have noticed some results. Granted, my skin isn't in really bad shape like it used to be but I do have some blemishes and also some minor blackheads around my nose area. When used in combination with the Vichy Laboratories Normaderm PhytoAction Acne Control Daily Deep Cleansing Gel, my problem areas have pretty much vanished. No more blemishes, no more blackheads (which is HUGE), and my pores appear to be considerably smaller. I was getting frustrated at first because I didn't see results for awhile. So, keep trying! The moisturizer is easy to dispense and goes on smoothly. A little really goes a long way. My skin is left feeling soft, silky, and smooth, NOT greasy. Overall, I was quite impressed with this product and would highly recommend it to anyone that is dealing with pesky acne breakouts and blackheads!sunnyinNC

I do not have an acne problem now but I do have this product just in case they decide to be back 😁 I was using it before so I decided to put a review. Suitable for adult acne. Without fragrances, oil, parabens and alkohol. It's more like a gel with some scent. If you have combo acne prone skin this is definitely for you. Does not cause breakouts. Give it at least week to see the results. It's really working. Not drying the skin as alotta anti acne product does. Moisturize skin well without being oily. Can be use under makeup too.agnieszka.r

I had been looking for a good moisturizer for oily skin that I could put on and not realize it's there. Every other "light weight" moisturizer felt good when I first put it on and then an hour or so later, my face felt like an oil slick covered with velvet. But this moisturizer is nothing like that! A little goes a long way, it absorbs instantly and is incredibly light weight. This moisturizer does not feel greasy at all and I actually forget I put it on. I can already see improvements from the moisturizer which was a nice surprise. I only use it every other day so far and at this point, I don't see the need to apply it every single day. All in all, I'm very happy with this purchase and recommend it to anyone with true oily skin that wants a lightweight moisturizer.Courtney

I am 70 years old and still have very oily skin. this product help me keep the oily down and my skin is smooth and not drying to me. I highly recommend this product to any one that has pimples and or oily skin – teenagers..marke_3266

This stiff works. I have purchased proactive for my son and didnt even touch his acne. His face looks way better with this stuff. We also use the facewash. Double the action power! The picture on the website matches what we received in the mail.Bundles

Definitely clears up skin rashs..overly dry patchs..any skin irritation. Glad it is skin care without a scrip & reasonably priced. Great skin repair & especially soothing. Beats going to dermatologist for the same medicine costing $50. Exactly same prescription quality for less money & same results.bec-7014

This stuff is holy grail to my face and skin! Nothing ever worked with breakouts I always had to deal with them when I felt them painfully coming in! Not anymore. I bought this stuff and put it aside because I wasn’t fully done with the other face wash. HUGE MISTAKE! One morning I woke up with a painful pimple trying to come through the surface and I got tired of feeling useless and not trying to help my face and that darn pimple so I applied some of this all over my face and neck area as instructed on the packaging. The next morning I woke up and had NO BREAKOUTS and my face felt and looked so clean and clear!!! I won’t vouch and say it removes blackheads, BUT my acne is completely gone. And to me that’s what matters! I use strips for blackheads and this product for my daily wash twice a day! The price is just right also and a little goes a long way! I’ll be buying this for the rest of my acne days!!! 30 years old and I’ve struggled with acne my entire life! (USE A SPF MOISTURIZER AS YOU NORMALLY WOULD AFTER USING THIS PRODUCT AS IT TENDS TO DRY OUT FACE)jessica.b

For the past three years, I've been using PanOxyl face wash. My physician prescribed this face wash because I was looking for something to help with my acne. I've always had reasonably clear skin, but I've always had oily skin with acne scars. After doing so many sports and sweating so much, I started getting severe acne. I started using the 10% Benzoyl Peroxide face wash on both my face and back, and I noticed a difference in both areas within a week. My acne scars started to diminish, and I saw very few pimples. Because I have incredibly sensitive skin, I was initially hesitant because my dermatologist warned me that it could irritate my skin. I've been using this product twice daily for the past three years, and my skin isn't as acne-prone. I finally feel like I've found a great face wash that makes me confident in my natural skin, which many people can't say.One of the negative aspects of this product is that it can bleach your clothing, towels, and other items, but this can easily be avoided if used cautiously. Another adverse effect of this face cleanser is that it dries out your skin, but I use a little moisturizer to prevent this. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone with acne-prone skin looking for a stronger face cleanser. This face cleanser is one of my favorites, and it has done wonders for my skin. It's also quite affordable, and you can find it in almost any drug store.Irene Christoforos

Have you tried everything to rid your face and shoulders of acne?! Well my husband has, from Clinique's new acne line to Murad Salicylic acid products and Proactive all with no improvement! Over they years we have spent endless time and $$$ trying to help his skin improve. I am so happy to say we found the holy grail in PanOxyl, while being a bit to harsh for my less oily skin it has worked wonders for his overly oily skin in just a week of use! Being that it has the highest concentration of Benzoyl Peroxide (the ingredient in proactive but has a much higher amount per bottle) you can find without a prescription makes it safe to use unlike the damaging side effects he endured using Acutane at age 19. I have him using a gel or water based moisturizer after to replace some of the moisture it removes plus sunblock as this product can cause skin to be more sensitive to harsh UV rays. It has cleared his adult acne to almost zero in just a week, I can't stress that enough. He is much happier with the results than he ever has and I'm a much happier wife knowing he feels good about his skin (and I can stop hunting for more products)! We've added this product to our #morningroutinedarcy.d

I've used Clinique products for years and have sensitive skin and occasionally get small breakouts but not very often thankfully. I've been having them more regularly recently so found this product as part in the series I don't have yet. I do not recommend whatsoever. It burned off a layer of my skin literally. Completely damaged my skin's barrier, my face had red burn patches, was so swollen it was like I was stung by bees and my eyes swollen almost shut. I haven't been able to put anything but a heavy hydrating moisturizer on for a week and it still isn't fully healed. Do not use!haley

I use this all-over clearing treatment as the last step after the cleansing gel, clarifying lotion, moisturizer/sunscreen. I have used other brands with benzoyl peroxide and nothing compares with this by Clinique. This is comfortable and doesn't sting my skin. This has greatly kept my blemishes at bay. It's a known fact that the bleaching properties of the benzoyl peroxide can hurt clothes or any fabric it comes in contact with. Another disadvantage for me is that it gets flaky after an application. So, I try to use as thinly as possible or minimize my moisturizer/serum/sunscreen before applying this clearing treatment last. It can be really inconvenient seeing the visible flakes. It's best to use this in moderation. For me, I use this most especially when I am just home and don't need to put too many products on my face.Farrah

I have had acne since high school and am now in my early twenties. I have tried product after product, constantly being disappointed by the results. After working at Ulta for a bit, I became more familiar with Clinique products and decided to try some out to see what the hype was. I am SO glad I did. Present day, I have no active breakouts and my skin is completely textureless. For the first time in years I feel completely confident in my skin-the way it looks and the way it feels! This product here single-handedly saved my skin. I recommend it to anyone and everyone that has consistent breakouts that won't go away. Try it out!!!Paige

This truly is my skin’s saving grace. For about three years I struggled with the most painful under the skin pimples that would leave dark spots and terrible hormonal acne on my chin. For a while I was using Murad (which is not cheap) and it just wasn’t cutting it. I decided to try this out and now I get compliments on my clear glowy skin constantly. When you start using this, start VERY small. Use only a tiny bit on your spots, do not put it all over your skin for the first time as it takes your skin time to get used to it. When i first started using it I thought it wasn’t for me because it made my skin very itchy. however, after a few more uses this went away and now I am able to put it all over my face. It prevents my breakouts from even happening and if I get a pimple it’s gone within two days and never gets big. TRY THIS IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING YOU WONT REGRET IT.happy customer

This acne treatment is AMAZING!!!!!! It says it helps to clear acne within 3 days– that is no lie!! My skin had been breaking out for sometime due to face masks🙄 😷 It was bad!! But this helped to clear my face without intense, extreme dryness. It ALSO helped my 18 yo son's face immensely!!! He has moderate/severe acne. Its starting to leave marks and scars. However– we both used the product we got in the VoxBox and WOW… Thanks to La Roche-Posay's Effaclar Duo…his face is pretty much clear now with only some blackheads ee need to address. Mine is as well. This is amazing to me, because theres only 5.5% Benzoyl Peroxide in the formula. When I use BP, I usually need the whole 10% and THEN i end up doing some heavy duty moisturizing afterwards because parts of my face start to dry and even crack open and bleed slightly. Not the case with Effaclar Duo!!!! Somehow, they've tweaked the formula so it clears your skin without tons of BP and without tons of dryness. It is amazing!!!👏 I've never had a formula that will do so much clearing on my skin my son's skin with so little Benzoyl Peroxide. I am elated to have found this and thankful to Influenster for the opportunity to review this product….because both my son I used the product received in the VoxBox and it cleared up both our faces. We will Definitely always have this on hand in our household from now on.. as a family that has problematic skin in some teenage family members as well as myself, I am happy to have found a product that works well without drying out the skin at a great price.verlinda.s

Thank you to La Roche-Posay for sending me Effaclar Duo to test out via Influenster in exchange for my honest review. This product is a benzoyl peroxide based acne spot treatment. I have heard amazing things about this for years so I was hyped to try it out. Unfortunately, my skin had a bad reaction to it. 😥 My face is relatively sensitive but I have only ever had an allergic reaction to one other product before so this was quite a surprise. Within three minutes of applying this spot treatment, my face was super flushed and burned like crazy. I washed it about three times to reduce the burn which helped but it continued for the next 15 or 20 minutes (see photos). As the days went on, I started to develop tons of bumps and texture around my chin (see close up photo). It finally started to heal after about a week but my skin in that area was severely dehydrated. I have since scaled back my skincare routine to just the basics which seems to have helped. I posted about this on my IG story and the brand asked me to call them so they could notate my experience, which I think is worth mentioning. They also said they wanted to compensate me for the price of the product even though it was gifted to me. I've never heard of a brand doing this so I appreciate their professionalism and care. 🔺️ If you take away anything from my experience let it be this: patch test before trying out any new skincare! 🤦‍♀️shannon.j

Does not leave a sticky residue, skin is moisturized after usage. Size of the product is just nice and love the packaging. Would recommend this if you have oily skin as well because it gets absorbed very quickly. Good for sensitive and dry skin. Does not dry and makes the skin feel tight, gentle to skin. Size of bottle can last for long use time, ingredients are of good quality.iHerb Customer

This is my third bottle which I keep as a staple for when I have a breakout. Its potent but the natural oils work at a good pace to clear up blemishes over a few days. I also found it works great on mosquito bites or other skin blemishes. This is an awesome product but you must use it consistently to get rid of the blemish. Used twice a day morning and night clears ugly blemishes. Great stuf!Jacqueline

I decided to purchase this item as more of a dark spot corrector than actually treating acne. I only get acne around my time of the month so it's not severe, however, my skin is weird that one or two pimples leave dark spots. I've tried everything and nothing seemed to work. Recently someone pointed out that the "mole" on my forehead was getting bigger/darker and that I should check it out when in reality it was just a dark spot. I decided to use this spot treatment and honestly, after 6 days, the dark spot has gotten about 3 shades lighter. a few other spots have lightened up or disappeared as well. I will say that certain spots it really does dry out your skin, where I find myself peeling off dark flakes of skin. Gross, I know. I suggest buying a really good moisturizer to put on about 15-20 minutes after you use this. The only true negative is, I actually really hate the smell. It has like hints of ginger and mint, not sure what but I hate both so maybe that's why I'm not a fan. Even with the smell, I highly recommend.migonz1990

This face wash is the best i could find out there. my skin is oily and sesnitive at the same time. I do get breakouts here and there randomly. With some redness on the face along with sensitive skin, finfing the right face washwash was a challenge. This is the best face wash, doesnt dry out my skin after the wash, skin feels clean, refreshed and supple. I love the clear gel texture of the facewash. If you talk about the price , its definatley worth it as it goes a long way. Value for money yes, and gentle to the skin. It doesnt irritates my skin after the wash and has mild fragrance. Afterusing this face wash for about 6 months i could feel the diffrence in my skin.Akhil

What I love about it: smells amazing, a little goes a long way. What I don’t like: doesn’t nothing for my outbreaks, pretty basic cleanser. I’ve definitely have better. I’m not sure how this did well with other peoples acne and outbreaks but this formula just wasn’t for me. I love the smell but for those with sensitive skin may want to stay away. Like many La Roche products a dime size will lather very well for my entire face and neck. Unfortunately I’m stuck with an entire bottle of face wash I can only use once a day. Not the best to remove make up. I just use this to wash my face in the morning. I love their products but this one is not for me.ashguerrero

Its perfect for oily skin. I have suffered from acne since along time. Then my dermatologist prescribed my this facial cleanser. And i never stopped it since then. I am from egypt i used it there and i searched for it here in the US. until i found it on the website. I found it in cvs pharmacy too. My recommendation, if you have an oily skin like mine . Is to use it daily once or twice a day depending on your skin needs, and apply la roche posay matte moisturizer afterwards. Use a facial scrub once weekly. And use anthelios matte sunscreen for oily skin every day in the morning. And whatever serum you love before sleep like hyaluronic acid serum or vitamin cAmal M

I have to say the reviews surprised me. I've been using this serum with my routine for 3 weeks now and can only say good things. My skin is very dry and dehydrated. I'm in my 40s with some old sun damage and fine lines and my goal was to help heal my pregnancy melasma and help texture and lines. I use a korean essense first, followed by this niacinamide serum, vitamin c serum, a moisturizing ceramide toner and a moisturizing sunscreen every day and use a peptide-cerimide mousurizer unstead of sunscreen at night. The only thing I changed 3 weeks ago was switching out my old hyaluronic acid serum for this product. My skin is glowing. Im noticing a slow decrease in the extra texture and "patchiness" and keep getting complimented by friends who see it too. I saw a change after my 2nd time.

I layer a lot of products, although I mist between layers to help it soak in. Im my case I need all that moisture, and for my dry middle aged skin this has been great. Reading the reviews though I wont be trying it on my boyfriend who has rosacea… Eek!Tara Klang

Naturium Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus 2% Zinc helps improve uneven skin tone, minimize the appearance of enlarged pores, skin texture, and fine lines while balancing excess oil production. Key Ingredients: – Niacinamide a stable form of Vitamin B that helps overall skin improvements including the fading of dark spots and smoothing of skin texture – Zinc PCA redness and irritation in addition to excess shine and oiliness. It’s also an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial – Glycerin replenishes and restores the skin by drawing and locking in moisture The texture is a creamy gel that is lightweight. It does absorb fast but leaves a tackiness behind once it has. This serum leaves my skin feeling hydrated, has reduced redness in my cheeks slightly, and overtime I have noticed my pores are smaller in appearance. I would recommend for all skin types. PROS: – Doesn’t Irritate my skin – Leaves skin feeling hydrated – Reduced redness in cheeks – Overtime I noticed a difference in my pores – Skin is noticeably brighter – Helped to unclog pores CONS: – Feels tacky on skin after it absorbscourtney.h

I too have fallen for the Niacinamide fad that had happened on Insta and have tried my share of different Niacinamide serums. The @naturium serum is by far my favorite stand alone Niacinamide product. It checks off everything in the box, high percentage, formulated with Zinc, works well with layering. It shows a visible difference in my skin when used consistently. The other ingredients include, Propanediol, Glycerin, Zinc PCA, Vitamin E, by and Sodium Hyaluronate. Zinc is supposedly an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and regulates oil. It also shows to protect and aid in wound healing and regeneration. This is why Zinc Oxide is so often found in high performing sunscreens, as it can reflect the sun and it creates a barrier between the skin and any damaging UV rays. The serum feels hydrating, non-sticky, and has very light creamy/gel texture. The serum absorbs into the skin nicely and helps reduce some of my dark spots and provides a nice glow. It also helps with reducing the redness in my cheeks, and my overall appearance of my skin has improved. #skincare #skincarecommunity #beauty #antiaging #antiagingskincare #wrinkles #menskin #menskincare #selfcare #skincareproducts #skincareblogger #reviewsmatter #skincarejunkie #skincareaddict #mensbeauty #proaging #skinblog #productreview #discoverunder2k #serum #selfcare #instaskin #instatester #naturium #skincareserum #niacinamidelandon.g

This does dry out your pimples, but it dries out ALOT! I’m not a fan of the sulfur smell or the fact that it’s tinted. If worn under makeup, it made the spot look caked up. Maybe it would work best for a night treatment. I won’t be buying again. I bought from rite aid and paid $12.99. #influenster #voxboxlisa.j

Best I’ve found. But can’t be found easily. Thankful for BB&B for their help in getting it through their on line purchasing. The coupons are always appreciated w/a tight budget, too!BB&B Customer

This is probably the best over-the-counter acne medication for hormonal acne that I’ve ever used. Sulfur-based treatments are often recommended for cystic or hormonal acne, and I’ve have tried many different sulfur acne products, including prescription versions. This one is affordable and works. I put it on at night when I’m most likely to start getting some chin break outs, and it prevents them from ever happening. It layers well over my other night creams and isn’t overly drying. It also improves the texture of my skin. All that is what sets it apart from Mario Badescu Drying Lotion, (and products like that), which I sometimes use if I do get breakouts—it prevents, not just treats, acne.jo.c

I actually was lucky to be a part of the pop-up event in Dallas Northpark a few weeks ago (simple because I saw everyone being handed free popsicles – !Lol) I wasn't sure what was happening but a very nice rep walked me through the experience and I was sold almost immediately. The skin care brand that I was using prior was acquired by another conglomerate and their composition of their products changed vastly (I could not understand why I was breaking out again after I thought I had found "the one"). Anyway – the rep recommended products based on my needs and I did hesitate initially because I too work sales and I know a good pitch when I hear one! But when I tell you my skin has transformed drastically. I've grown up with acne all my life and my face has never been this smooth / breakout free. I also came on here to write a review as I did the "skin quiz" and the exact same products he recommended, so did the skin quiz reveal that would be best (Acne foaming cleanser, corrector and tone gel and acne moisturizer) – I am traveling and recently purchased the mini travel set via Sephora (gotta get them points) and A different cleanser came as well as other products I am excited to try! A full review will be posted to my youtube channel in days to come once I experience these new products as well! (YOUTUBE – Brianna Rochelle)Brianna R.

To preface, I have fair skin that is pretty sensitive and prone to dryness and occasional hormonal acne. My go to cleansers are Dermologica Daily Microfoliant and Vanicream gentle face wash. Decided to add this product to my rotation after dealing with a couple of stubborn hormonal/maskne breakouts and being recommended this brand by a friend. Due to the high % of salicylic acid, i only used it 2-3 times a week. After about a month, I began to suffer from some of the worst breakouts i have EVER experienced in my life on my temples, cheeks and chin which i am just now starting to recover from after 6 weeks. I think the mix of salicylic acid and tea tree oil is way too irritating and i would not recommend it to anyone that has sensitive skin.Sarah

I am very skeptical of all products that claim to help acne because I have never found one that actually worked…. until I met THIS. I have oily skin, and have since I was a teen. Being postpartum, I have had random breakouts that seem to never end. This product has not only kept my skin breakout free no matter the fluctuation of hormones, but it gives me the most gorgeous glow every single day. If I even start to get a pimple, it’s gone the next day. Over the course of 4 months using this cleanser, my large pores which I was always embarrassed of started smoothing out and getting a ton smaller. I loooooove this product. Not only do I appreciate Tula for having diverse range of products, but the fact they throw in almost full size gifts (like the hair skin and nails gummies I just got)! Officially a loyal customer for good 👍🏼Erica

This was a very basic,nice moistrizer. Not enough moisture for me at night,or even during the day,really,but excellent under something heavier to help with my redness and also has a beautiful cooling sensation. Very light,easily-sinks-in gel cream texture and the aloe is great for inflammation. While I don’t suffer from acne,I definitely do get the occasional hormonal pimple and I’m redness prone. Being very fair, this is more evident on me. This will be a great cream for the Summer months(layered over/with an SPF,always,during the day!). I can see this working wonders for oily,ir acne-prone skin. The scent-free formula also helps with aggravating skin. A solid lightweight gel cream with a cooling sensation that I definitely can recommend.Crystal234

It’s a good moisturizer. Creamy white with a light aloe scent. The texture is nice, like a gel cream. It absorbs well into the skin. It gives a nice cooling sensation when placed on the skin. It dries matte. Would probably be best suited for someone with oily skin. It may not be moisturizing enough for someone with extremely dry skin. I would say that its not ideal for cold winter weather as it’s very light. If you’re sensitive to fragrance, I would advise against using this. Otherwise, I would purchase it again and recommend giving it a try. It’s an affordable price as well, I paid about $6 on Amazon.gee.c

I used Clean and Clear aloe vera calming gel moisturizer, for 2 weeks straight, and not only did I absolutely love the texture, but it moisturized my skin and kept it moisturized, all through the day; without leaving any kind of greasy residue on my skin. I was not familiar with gel cream texture, but I must say, a little goes a very long way, and it saturates into the skin so quickly. The scent was very light and pleasant. It does not linger. It was also very soothing and Cooling as soon as I put it on my skin. I love using this not only every night and during the day; but after exfoliating & just anytime my skin felt irritated, or needed an extra boost of hydration. I will definitely be adding this to my everyday skin care regimen. I am very impressed, and I was definitely recommend to anyone with dry, oily, combo or sensitive skin. Great product that works at a very affordable price.Dawn761

I bought two tubes of that cleanser hoping that it would last me throughout my whole pregnancy. After the first use my skin started to be very itchy and having burning sensation. I thought I will try using every other day but it made my skin worse. My whole body started to itch. It's very watery cleanser that easily gets in to your eyes and irritate them. It has so many irritating ingredients that you don't need specially when you expecting because your skin is already sensitive. It has very unpleasant strong smell as well. What a waste of money.Jenna

I have oily and acne prone skin. I’ve used top brand products before and nothing did really work well with my skin. So I’ve done all my research and found Belli on google, I decided to order first Anti-Blemish Facial wash and Acne Control Spot Treatment, love the packaging! I could see big difference in my skin within a week. It’s very effective and I highly recommend it! Just ordered Pretreatment Scrub and Hydrator, trust that you would love it!iHerb Customer

I'll start by letting you know that I'm not pregnant, but I am mother of two little ones. After dealing with several months of hormonal acne and trying several different face washes, I stumbled across this on Ulta's website and thought, "what the heck, it's worth a shot." Well I can confirm that this is by far the best face wash I have ever used!! Just after one week of use my acne was cleared up. I'm now on week 4 or 5 of using this face wash and I haven't had a single break out!! That's a big deal!! Even through my cycle, which is when I would always have a break out, I didn't have a single breakout this time. I've had a couple of little white heads but they never developed into an actuale pimple. I also have always had an issue with black heads on my chin and nose. I have seen a huge improvement with that as well. My skin is overall so much healthier and smoother!! I use this face wash twice a day, at night when I'm removing makeup I first use my dove beauty bar (just your basic white dove bar soap, if you've never used it, try it!! It's amazing at taking make up off) to remove my makeup and then use this cleanser to make sure all is clean. In the morning I use only this cleanser. I also purchased the vitamin c moisturizer, which I LOVE, and the face scrub, also amazing! I know this line is designed for pregnant women but I highly recommend this to anyone who suffers from acne!! It is definitely pricey but the bottles are huge, so it should last a while. Don't hesitate to buy, honestly!KtBaker