Best Maskne Treatments

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Maskne, the dreaded breakouts that may result from mask wearing, has become an unfortunate side effect to combat. As we wear masks to protect ourselves and others, our skin may be paying the price. But fear not! We've compiled a list of the best maskne treatments to help you combat those pesky breakouts and keep your complexion looking its best. From targeted serums to soothing masks, these solutions are designed to tackle mask-induced blemishes and restore your skin's natural radiance. Say goodbye to maskne woes and hello to a clearer, healthier complexion with these top-notch treatments.

$28.00

It reminds me of the dry ice/sulfur treatment you get at a dermatologist. I also love that it doesn't bleach my pillow when I put on at night( un-like benzoil peroxide treatments sometimes will). ...ONE of the best spot acne treatments i have used. would recommend to anyoneneeding spot treatment for the occasional breakout....Best spot treatment.

What it is: Medical-grade spot treatment clinically proven to improve breakouts in one hour. Clears blemishes, reduces redness and prevents future breakouts.      


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Blemishes, Pores, Oiliness


Formulation: Mask


Highlighted Ingredients:

- 10% Sulfur: Reduces and prevents breakouts. 

- BHA Salicylic Acid: Visibly minimizes and unclogs pores.

-  Zinc Oxide: Helps absorb excess oil.

Mario BadescuDrying Lotion

Size: 1 oz/ 29 mL·ITEM: 2184992

Type: Original

444 Reviews

$18.00

Go-to Spot Treatment!...It will also take a few nights for a cyst to totally go away but you don't get the annoying side affects such as dryness or peeling - which I've gotten with other spot treatments...Good spot treatment for acne prone normal/dry skin...Really great for spot treatments! Gets zits down to a manageable size overnight.

What it is: An original, award-winning solution that dries up surface blemishes overnight.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Lightweight Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Exfoliates to help shed pore-clogging dead skin cells.
- Sulfur: Cleanses pores and absorbs excess oil.
- Calamine: Delivers a cooling, soothing effect.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances.

$48.00

I've tried numerous products to help control my acne including spot treatments, all-over treatments, scrubs, etc. This is the absolute best product I have used! ...I bought these pads after reading several rave reviews and after having success with the acne treatment kit. I have severe cystic acne that tends to flare up due to hormonal changes and weather.

What it is: Powerful pads saturated with 2% Salicylic Acid and a 10% Glycolic Acid Complex clear up acne and help reduce the look of pores and texture.


Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Blemishes


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Salicylic Acid 2%: Over-the-counter grade visibly clears blemishes and helps prevent future breakouts.

- Glycolic Acid Complex 10%: Exfoliates to help improve the look of fine lines, uneven skin tone, and texture.

- Aloe and Allantoin: Calm and soothe skin.


$34.00

Good for spot treatments but it doesn't work for me as a full face treatment- it feels too unpleasantly weird...Best spot treatment!...I have used other acne spot treatments and all they did was dry out the spot and leave the blemish.

What it is: A topical formula for breakouts with results as good as a leading prescription.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Lightweight Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Clears dead skin cells that can contribute to clogged pores.
- Witch Hazel: Minimizes shine on the skin‘s surface and tightens the appearance of pores.
- Laminaria Saccharina Extract: Helps decrease oil buildup that can lead to breakouts.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, and phthalates. This product is also gluten-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This formula with salicylic acid helps clear th

$36.00

Maskne who?...It came as part of a trio with the cream and spot treatment. It almost instantly cleared up my skin then and now that I have maskne I’ve needed it again and I’m so in love all over again....cleared my maskne...Been using for 1 week and my maskne is gone! Def switch to a thicker moisturizer though if you normally use a lighter one.

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Sensitive

What it is:
A powerful cleanser with two types of salicylic acid purifies pores and treats acne—even after rinsing.

Solutions for:
- Acne and blemishes
- Oiliness
- Pores

If you want to know more…
This ultimate acne gel cleanser that helps dissolve excess oil, purify pores, clear existing blemishes, and prevent future breakouts. It is formulated with two types of salicylic acid: a free form that starts treating immediately and an encapsulated form that continues treating even after rinsing. Green tea extract helps soothe and calm irritation for healthier-looking skin.

$45.00

Best acne cleanser I've used...This has been my favorite acne treatment cleanser that I have tried, and I have tried a good amount having acne prone skin and all. ...Cleared my maskne and makes my skin feel amazing!

What it is: Developed for acne-prone skin, our daily foaming cleanser with 3% Sulfur is clinically formulated to help combat blackheads, sebaceous filaments, and pimples while preventing new breakouts.                        


Skin Type: Oily


Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne/Blemishes, Oiliness


Formulation: Cream


Highlighted Ingredients:

- 3% Sulfur: Helps eliminate excess sebum, breakouts, and sebaceous filaments.

- Patented Botanical Complex with Honey and Rice Brand Extracts: Helps to calm and soothe skin

$30.00

I'm really amazed at how good this product works! Most blackhead treatments take weeks to notice a difference. With this blackhead treatment I noticed a immediate difference in just two days. ...A good cleanser at best...A bit concerned about the micro-beads and how they could damage my skin, so I only used it about 3-4 times a week alongside the heated pore treatment. Don't see much of a difference, I am better off using a regular cleanser and making sure I exfoliate every now and then.

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Sensitive

What it is:
A three-in-one cleanser/scrub and mask formula that immediately reduces the appearance of visible pores by 75 percent, and provides a 94 percent improvement in the appearance of blackheads after six weeks of twice-daily use.

Solutions for:
- Pores
- Oiliness

If you want to know more…
This multifunctional formula works as a daily cleanser/scrub and deep-cleansing mask to visibly reduce the appearance of pores and blackheads. It controls excess oil and smooths the way for clearer skin, helping to prevent future blackheads.

$80.00

great for self facial treatment...use it for Gua Sha treatments....It’s really been helping the maskne!

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Sensitive

What it is:
A quick-absorbing, medicated dry oil to clear congested pores, treat and prevent acne, and smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for clearer, smoother skin.

Solutions for:
- Acne and blemishes
- Blackheads
- Pores

If you want to know more…
With 1.5 percent salicylic acid, this fast-acting, quick-drying, medicated oil clears acne and blackhead-causing buildup and debris from congested pores for smoother, blemish-free skin.

Dr. Jart+Teatreement™ Moisturizer

ITEM: 2300275

Size: 1.69 oz/ 50 mL

634 Reviews

$35.00

I don't think it would be the best choice for colder weather months though, and do be careful about using it with other treatments such as salicylic acid or retionol of AHAs....Great spot treatment...If this was sold in a smaller container as a spot treatment it would be four stars.

What it is: A lightweight moisturizer with innovative Teatreement™ Solution that targets new and existing imperfections while hydrating blemish-prone skin.

Skin Type: Combination and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Teatreement™ Solution (Tea Tree Leaf Extract, Tea Tree Leaf Oil, 4-Terpineol): Removes impurities and supports skin‘s pH balance.
- Green Calming Complex (Green Tea Extract, Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Chamomile Flower Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract): Soothes and hydrates.

$56.00

A maskne killer...This has been clearing up my maskne so well! It’s not as drying as I expected and I’m so happy!...This is the best treatment that I've found for clearing my skin.

What it is: A five percent benzoyl-peroxide-based treatment that targets pores to diminish the appearance of existing blemishes and blackheads, and absorb excess oil.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Uneven Texture, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness

Formulation: Lightweight Lotion

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Five Percent Benzoyl Peroxide: Helps diminish the look of blemishes.
- Advanced Liposomes: Help protect skin from environmental aggressors, alleviate dryness, and prevent excess water loss.
- Argan, Saw Palmetto, and Sesame Seed Extracts: Absorb excess oil.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, and phthalates.

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