Treatments For Cystic Acne

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Cystic acne is a type of acne that occurs in the cysts. It is also known as nodular acne or follicular acne. Here are some of the best treatments for cystic acne.

Kate SomervilleEradiKate™ Acne Spot Treatment with 10% Sulfur

ITEM: 1167147

Size: 1 oz

3.2K Reviews

$28.00

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I've struggled with adult acne for several years. I tried harsh treatments, I tried natural treatment, no real results. ...Good spot treatment...This thing is zapping all my variations of acne, cystic, hormonal blah blah

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.

$30.00

I am quite shocked at how rapid this treatment works!! I get cystic acne & hormonal acne which typically stay on my face for what feels like forever. ...Not for cystic acne...I feel like it would work better for clogged pores than cystic acne.

What it is: A clinical-strength, rapid-acting acne treatment that visibly reduces blemish size and redness plus helps prevent new acne pimples from forming.

Skin Type:
Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Redness, and Acne/Blemishes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 2% Salicylic Acid: Decongests pores to help eliminate excess oil and surface debris.
- 10% Azelaic Acid: Helps fade the look of post-acne hyperpigmentation (acne marks/scars) while visibly improving uneven skin tone.
- 2% Niacinamide: Helps minimize the appearance of pores and regulate sebum.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

$24.00

Benzoyl peroxide is the only ingredient that helps fade my acne overnight and this acne treatment is super effective on cystic acne. ...Not for hormonal/cystic acne...However, I don’t recommend this for deep, cystic, hormonal acne. I didnt notice any tangible differences using this product.

What it is: A clinically demonstrated, benzoyl-peroxide-powered formula that fights and prevents the appearance of breakouts, absorbs excess oil, and visibly calms redness.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness

Formulation: Lightweight Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%: Targets acne-causing bacteria on contact.
- Bisabolol: Reduces visible signs of sensitivity and irritation to minimize dryness and flaking.
- Allantoin: Calms and soothes the skin while visibly minimizing redness.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, and mineral oil.

$110.00

I’m not sure why I’ve stayed away from Retinol but I’ve been have a lot of hormonal cystic acne on my chin so this came at the right time. ...Unlike some other retinoid treatments, the Equilibrium Resurfacing Retinoid Treatment does not cause irritation or redness, making it suitable for most sensitive skin types.I have noticed a significant improvement in the overall texture and tone of my skin.

What it is: A lightweight resurfacing treatment that boosts clarity and helps visibly even skin texture and tone for more balanced skin with a healthy glow.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Retinoid, Hexylresorcinol, and Niacinamide: A clinically backed blend that visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles and diminishes the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation while being gentle to skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and mineral oil. It is also cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This fast-absorbing treatment is formulated with a blend of a retinoid, hexylresorcinol, and niacinamide to visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles and diminish the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation. The formula is ef

$17.00

Perfect for Hormonal and Cystic Acne...Still trying to do something about texture, but in terms of acne and blemishes? Gone. None. Zero. I can’t recommend this enough....Cystic Acne 42 yrs old...I have adult cystic acne breakouts. The Inkey benzoyl peroxide cleared my last breakout of stubborn deep cystic pimples which made me super happy This didn’t work for me.

What it is: An overnight treatment, with its powerful combination of vitamins C and E, that helps reduce bacteria count on your skin to prevent and reduce the appearance of blemishes.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

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

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 5% STAY®-C 50: Prevents and reduces the look of blemishes and breakouts.
- 2% Salicylic Acid: Gently exfoliates, removing dead skin cells and unclogging the appearance of pores.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This is a stable Vitamin C derivative that visibly brightens and evens skin tone.

MuradRapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment

ITEM: 1933100

Size: 0.5 oz/ 15 mL

649 Reviews

$26.00

Great for Certain Types of Acne...If you have cystic acne look to a dermatologist because if you are like me, topical treatments do not work....I would highly suggest this for anyone with moderate non-cystic acne.

What it is: A maximum-strength, two-percent-salicylic-acid gel that soothes the skin, targets acne, and visibly reduces blemish size and redness in as little as four hours.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Acne and Blemishes and Oiliness

Formulation: Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid 2%: Penetrates pores to exfoliate and visibly smooth the skin.
- Oat Extract: Soothes the skin and reduces the look of redness.
- Witch Hazel: Absorbs excess oil and visibly tightens pores.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, oxybenzone, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

$65.00

I have had alot of acne scars after having cystic acne but this treatment has helped me immensely in reducing them. ...This is my new favorite discoloration treatment. My dark spots and post acne marks are fading everyday since using this product.

What it is: Now with a new look and potent Vitamin C, this is a cult-favorite Niacinamide treatment for expert-level brightening results. 


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture


Formulation: Lightweight Cream


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Brightening Complex 15%: Brightens the look of discoloration, dark spots, and post-acne marks.

- THD Ascorbate Vitamin C: Is an ultra-stable form of vitamin C that boosts the visibly brightening effect.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, fo

$65.00

I love using a retinol to get rid of my acne scars from previous cystic spots, and this has slowly but surely cleared those up. ...This is definitely a great anti-aging treatment that works great on my combo acne prone skin.

What it is: A tri-action retinol, bakuchiol, and peptide formula that supports natural collagen and addresses the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Formulation: Lightweight Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Retinol 0.3%: Fights the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Bakuchiol 2%: Amplifies retinol's fighting power.
- Peptides: Support natural collagen and improve the look of firmness.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar.

The INKEY ListMandelic Acid Treatment

ITEM: 2530731

Size: 0.5 oz/ 15 mL

293 Reviews

$13.00

Prior to covid I had the odd blemish and cystic acne, but with working in the hospital the masks irritated my skin and caused lots of breakouts and cystic acne - most of which scarred unfortunately. ...Clears acne but doesn’t fade hyperpigmentation...Very minimal fading for me personally, but when I had cystic acne along my chin, cheeks and forehead area it cleared it right up.

What it is: A clinically shown, fast-acting, targeted formula that reduces the look of hyperpigmentation and discoloration left behind by blemishes.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots and Acne and Blemishes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Mandelic Acid 10%: Reduces the appearance of dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and post-blemish marks.
- Glycerin 2%: Hydrates skin and draws in moisture.
- Encapsulated Retinol 0.1%: Helps fade the appearance of dark spots and discoloration.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

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