Cystic acne causes pimples to form deep under the skin. It can be a problem for some people. Fortunately, there are several products you can use to not irritate or treat cystic acne. Check out our selection of cystic acne skin care products that can help you keep your skin looking and feeling its best.

ITEM: 2382166
Size: 1.01 oz / 30 mL
$100.00
AMAZING FOR CYSTIC ACNE!...The only thing that has been helping my cystic acne. This has been the magic cure. :)...I have extremely sensitive, acne-prone (to the point of cystic acne), and combination oily-and dry skin.
What it is: A powerful, lightweight face oil with vitamin C that visibly brightens, firms, and hydrates to reveal your most radiant-looking skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Formulation: Oil
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Advanced Vitamin C (THD Ascorbate): Is an oil-soluble, stable form of vitamin C that visibly brightens skin.
- Sugarcane-Derived Squalane: Weightlessly locks in essential moisture.
- Chios Crystal Oil: Visibly revitalizes and firms.

Size: 0.37 oz·ITEM: 1868231
Color: Transforming Neutral Beige
$51.50
Long time rosacea and cystic acne sufferer. This product works as both a base with a light liquid foundation or as a stand-alone with a powder. ...I have cystic acne and this covers up the redness from it very well.
Skin type:
✔ Normal
✔ Dry
✔ Combination
✔ Oily
What it is:
A revolutionary skin care cream that completely cancels out redness, color corrects, and delivers full coverage in one step.
What it does:
Bye Bye Redness™ is a color-infused skin care product that works as a skin-calming cream and completely cancels redness from viewall while delivering long-wearing, color-correcting full coverage. Rich in antiaging ingredientsincluding colloidal oatmeal, hydrolyzed collagen, peptides, aloe and avocadoit camouflages any red-toned skin discolorations including rosacea, broken capillaries, blemishes, skin irritations, sun damage, scars, age spots, and more.

$42.00
Bye Bye Cystic Acne...Okay, well it dramatically reduced it. If you get cystic acne... this is your BFF....Cystic acne bye bye!...In just 1 hour cystic acne blemish is nearly flat, discoloration is faded!
Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
What it is:
An effective blemish-banishing acne treatment to fight pimples, zits, and future breakouts.
Solutions for:
- Acne/blemishes
- Pores
If you want to know more…
Kate's bestselling EradiKate™ Acne Treatment is specifically formulated with the highest level of sulfur allowed to effectively heal blemishes, reduce acne, and help keep skin free of new breakouts. BHAs are designed to reduce the appearance of enlarged pores while zinc oxide, a natural mineral, provides oil control by absorbing excess sebum production. The result is clear skin that lasts.

$30.00
Does what it says... really effective for cystic acne....Works on small spots and deep, cystic acne!!!...This stuff is a lifesaver. One drop on my acne and it’s gone over night. It works on my cystic acne deep under the skin too.
What it is: An acne treatment gel with 1.5% Salicylic Acid for on-the-spot, targeted treatment––wherever you go.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Acne and Blemishes, Redness, and Oiliness
Formulation: Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Saw Palmetto: Helps control oil, reduce shine, and prevent breakouts.
What Else You Need to Know: This blemish-fighting formula with saw palmetto and 1.5 percent salicylic acid helps eliminate excess oil that can lead to break outs.

$20.00
After two days of using it my face is smooth and soft. I suffer from cystic acne that develops from small whiteheads. I had two cystic aches and a few whiteheads and the product got rid of the whiteheads completely and dried the cystic acne. ...Cystic acne must have...An absolute must have for cystic acne. It absolutely changed my freaking life and I saw results in a couple days
What it is: A non-drying, gentle, and targeted acne treatment that clears acne spots fast while layering under makeup without flaking.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Acne and Blemishes
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 2% Succinic Acid: Visibly reduces blemish size and absorbs excess oil.
- 2% Sulfur Powder: Absorbs excess oil and unclogs pores for clearer-looking skin—long term.
- 1% Salicylic Acid: Gently exfoliates the skin, reducing dead-skin cell buildup.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

ITEM: 2180941
Size: 2 oz / 59 ml
$73.00
cystic acne, oily skin AND STILL A CULT FAVORITE!...I have very oily skin, cystic acne, and recently switched from Murad to Tula. ...savior for dry, acne-prone skin!...Okay I swear by this product. It’s thick, and for someone who struggles with cystic acne and sensitivity to skin care products, I was nervous to try.
What it is: A rich hybrid night cream and mask formulated with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants to lock in vital hydration, soften, and visibly brighten.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin C (THD Ascorbate): Highly stable, oil-soluble, and known to visibly brighten and firm.
- Squalane and Hyaluronic Acid: Draw in, replenish, and lock in hydration.
- Proprietary Superberry Complex: Antioxidant-rich berry extracts combat dullness and free radicals.

$9.00
One thing to note is that it will not remove cystic acne, but I still sometimes use one to stop myself from touching the blemish....Acne prone skin best friend...[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] Being an acne prone girl i occasionally needs some help to take care of my pimples and pimple patches is my favorite, the cosrx patches are of great size to cover the pimple and performes well in drying out the pimple.
What it is: A hydrocolloid acne patch set that protects, absorbs impurities, and speeds up healing while keeping skin hydrated to prevent further breakouts.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Acne and Blemishes
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. It is also cruelty-free.

$27.50
Helped my husband's cystic acne too. excellent purchase and will be replenishing, or maybe not if it keeps working like this.....If you have Cystic acne you need this...I used it as soon as I received it because I had two cystic breakouts that weren’t going away and within hours they decreased in size and now they’re barely noticeable after leaving it on over night.
What it is: A fast-acting spot paste that zaps blemishes overnight without irritation and visibly brightens hyperpigmentation from past breakouts.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Acne and Blemishes and Oiliness
Formulation: Lightweight Serum
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Clay and Sulfur: Absorbs excess oil and balances sebum production.
- Willow Bark: Nature’s alternative to salicylic acid that calms breakouts.
- Azelaic Acid: Prevents the appearance of spots left by past blemishes
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formald

$26.00
my new favorite go to acne marks toner !!...After using this product the past 3 weeks, it brighten up my skin & my acne marks started fading!! ...Acne -prone skin with post acne pigmentation....I had an amazing experience it’s worth my money I love it , I know it gona take some time for the post acne marks to fade but surely it’s the better start to the journey with this product I truely love it
What it is: A brightening 3% TXA (tranexamic acid) toner that’s clinically proven to reduce the look of dark spots in just 7 days, gently resurfaces and evens skin with azelaic acid and 5% PHA, and is suitable for all skin types and tones.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:

$24.00
Must have for Acne Care...The products will help no matter what stage of acne you are in. ...I’ve been using this serum for the past month and am impressed with how my skin is looking. Since adding this into my routine I’ve noticed that post acne redness has reduced and that I haven’t had as many cystic acne breakouts as in previous months.
What it is: An all-in-one serum to target excess oil, active blemishes, and post-acne pigmentation with dioic acid, the next-generation ingredient for acne-prone skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Acne and Blemishes, Oiliness, Uneven Tone
Formulation: Serum
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 1% Dioic Acid: Absorbs access oil, reduces active acne, and fades the look of post-acne marks.
- 2% Salicylic Acid: Unclogs pores and reduces acne-causing blockages.
- 0.4% Dendriclear: Calms visible redness and rebalances shine.
What Else You Need to Know: Get visibly clearer skin at every stage of acne.









