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
This oil worked really well on my skin, taming most of those problems. I definitely saw improvements in the dark spots, and cystic acne pretty much disappeared. ...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
This is exactly what I have been looking for to smooth out my ruddy complexion and still look natural. I have light skin and this product looks like its a custom made foundation for my skin. ...This product has completely changed how I wear my makeup.
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 view—all while delivering long-wearing, color-correcting full coverage. Rich in antiaging ingredients—including colloidal oatmeal, hydrolyzed collagen, peptides, aloe and avocado—it camouflages any red-toned skin discolorations including rosacea, broken capillaries, blemishes, skin irritations, sun damage, scars, age spots, and more.
$42.00
Can’t live without it for my cystic acne...I get Hotmail cystic acne either side of my lower lip. This is the only stuff that works to minimise them!...Cystic acne miracle!...Zaps small pimples overnight, especially if used with the late Somerville mask, but works without too. Also clears up bad cystic acne slowly but surely and reduces redness like a champ!
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
Best for cystic acne and scarring!!...I have struggled with deep cystic acne for a long time (as well as regular hormonal acne). ...Will reduce your cystic acne spot OR accelerates the spot and  u wake up with a fat whitehead.
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
If I could pick my favorite skincare product in existence it would be this. I have cystic acne-prone skin that tends to get dry in certain areas and oily in others. ...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.
ITEM: 1778349
Size: 4 oz/120 ml
$69.00
this has been so good with my cystic acne! i️ can’t wait to try out the rest of the line!...Almost two years of painful cystic acne that nothing cleared up until I used this gem!
What it is: A daily, clinic-inspired exfoliating cleanser with AHAs and enzymes that helps boost radiance and refine pores.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dark spots, Dullness and uneven texture
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Papaya, Pineapple, and Pumpkin Enzymes: Naturally enhance skin exfoliation without overdrying.
- Glycolic Acid and Lactic Acid: Refine the appearance of pores and help clear buildup on skin's surface.
$66.00
I really love this Caudalie acne serum even though it’s expensive. I don’t mind investing in this skincare because I’m afraid to try other products that might not work for my skin. ...It helps reduce the size of my breakouts quickly, especially cystic acne, and the PHA in it gives my skin a smoother texture without causing flakiness.
Skin Type: Combination and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Acne and Blemishes and Oiliness
Formulation: Liquid
What Else You Need to Know: This cleanly formulated serum for acne-prone skin has 100 percent natural salicylic acid and niacinamide to address blackheads, breakouts, pores, and excess oil.
Size: 1/1·ITEM: 2897668
$55.00
Good acne cleaning pads...I love using these acne clearing pads. They help clear my acne fast and keeps my skin feeling clean and soft. ...So good for acne...I have acne-prone skin, and these acne-clearing pads have worked really well for me — not just for treating active breakouts, but also for preventing future ones.
What it is: A pack of gentle facial pads formulated with salicylic acid to treat blemishes and prevent new breakouts from forming.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Formulation: Wipes
Highlighted Ingredients:
Formula With:
- Salicylic Acid: Diminishes blemishes and prevents new breakouts form forming.
- Rosemary: For a refreshing clean feel.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate
ITEM: 2651180
Size: 10 Acne Healing Dots, 10 Acne Day Dots/10 Acne Healing Dots, 10 Acne Day Dots
$27.00
An acne must...I have found the pimple must be slightly popped to work effectively (at least for hormonal, cystic acne), but a MUST to increase healing speed!...This is actually the first acne spot treatment that I can say noticeably has an effect.
What it is: A set of 10 ultra-thin and 10 original acne patches combining hydrocolloid polymer technology with salicylic acid and retinol to minimize the look of breakouts.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Oily, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Redness and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Mask
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Encapsulated Salicylic Acid: Penetrates pores to target acne blemishes and blackheads.
- Retinol (Retinyl Acetate/Vitamin A): Promotes clear-looking skin.
- Aloe Vera Leaf Extract: Gently soothes dry skin to minimize the appearance of redness.
