Cystic Acne Skin Care Products

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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.

BiossanceVitamin C Rose Brightening and Firming Face Oil + Squalane

ITEM: 2382166

Size: 1.01 oz / 30 mL

1.8K Reviews

$100.00

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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.

Kate SomervilleEradiKate

ITEM: 1412238

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL

4.2K Reviews

$39.00

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.

$49.00

Even works on cystic acne...I couldn't believe how fast this cleared up my cystic acne. With or without a spin brush this keeps my skin clear all day, and helps keep my oil down....The holy grail for battling cystic acne. Amazing results!

What it is:
A maximum-strength gel cleanser that combats acne and skin breakouts.

What it is formulated to do:
Clarifying Cleanser’s rich lather strips away pore-clogging grime, oil, and irritants, while encapsulated salicylic acid provides a sustained release of medication for hours of acne treatment, even after rinsing. A bestselling Murad product for nearly 20 years, this cleanser is recommended as the first step in any Murad acne routine. Clarifying Cleanser is formulated to improve skin’s health as part of Dr. Murad’s Inclusive Health® system of care.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

$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.

$18.50

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.

$62.00

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.

$61.00

Amazing for cystic acne...As someone who has been struggling with cystic acne for years, this is the only product I’ve used that reduces the size, redness and duration of my cystic acne - absolutely amazing I dont know what I would do without it...Improvement in my cystic acne...I bought it to treat my cystic acne postpartum which I had for several months.

What it is: A salicylic acid serum to help reduce the look of uncomfortable blemishes while soothing and reducing visible redness.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dryness, and Acne and Blemishes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 2 Percent Salicylic Acid: Addresses breakouts.
- Amino Acid Technology: Precisely targets irritation-causing bacteria.
- Phytosteroid: Hydrates to soothe discomfort and helps reduce visible redness.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It is also gluten-free and crue

$59.50

And of course… safe for acne prone skin! Will always repurchase!...Bought in a panic after dealing with a cystic breakout that came out of nowhere. This 100% helped with flattening out and reducing redness on any active pimples, better than any other products I’ve tried.

What it is: A hydrating blend of 13 non-comedogenic oils to soothe, brighten, visibly plump, and nourish skin while protecting its natural barrier.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Dullness

Formulation: Oil

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Squalane: Hydrates skin, reduces the appearance of fine lines, fights free radicals, and soothes the look of acne.
- Black Currant Seed Oil, Watermelon Seed Oil, and Tamanu Seed Oil: Support skin’s natural barrier and protect from environmental damage.
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Rosehip Oil, and Sea Buckthorn Oil: Brighten, moisturize, calm, and visibly even out skin tone with vitamin C.

iNNBEAUTY PROJECTPimple Paste

ITEM: 2684314

Size: 0.5 oz / 14.5 g

33 Reviews

$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

$27.00

target early-stage acne...However, they weren't as effective on larger, more inflamed pimples or cystic acne. For those, I needed something stronger. ...Overnight acne saviour...They actually take care of your acne/pimple to flatten and remove the redness.

What it is: A patented acne-fighting patch designed to tackle below-the-surface breakouts before they appear.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Redness and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Mask

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Penetrates pores to target acne blemishes and blackheads.
- Niacinamide: Visibly fades dark spots, increases elasticity, and supports the skin barrier.
- Succinic Acid: Absorbs sebum to visibly reduce shine and excess oil.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and cont

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