Serums For Acne Skin

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If you have acne-prone skin, there are plenty of products that can help alleviate and treat acne. Serums are a great way to treat acne because they help target specific problems, and they're usually packed with beneficial ingredients. Here are some great options for serums for acne-prone skin.

The OrdinaryNiacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Oil Control Serum

ITEM: 2031391

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL

8.7K Reviews

$6.60

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Good for acne skin...Love this product been years that I use it really helped my skin with acne gives a glow and help with dark spots...I always had a acne skin since I was really young. this really help reducing the oil on my face and the acne

What it is: A water-based serum that helps to enhance skin brightness, improve texture, reduce excess oil, and strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores and Oiliness

Highlighted Ingredients:- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Reduces the appearance of skin blemishes and signs of congestion, visibly brightens skin tone.

- Zinc PCA: Visibly regulates excess sebum activity.

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

$9.69

Good for acne prone skin...I have acne prone skin. This helped me with lighting acne marks and even dries your acne faster.. ...This has helped my skin clear up so much!! I use it at night after cleansing three to four times a week and have noticed a huge difference in my skins complexion!

What it is: A nonirritating squalane-based serum formulated with salicylic acid to effectively decongest the skin and exfoliate its surface.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores and Acne and Blemishes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Decongests and exfoliates.
- 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol: Soothes.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

$120.00

I just picked up my 3rd bottle of this stuff! I have very dry skin that is breakout prone. I am 29, so I wanted to get a retinol in my routine to help my acne and acne scars. ...After switching to Shani Darden and using every night for ~4 weeks, my skin completely cleared up and it has visibly improved old acne scarring.

What it is: A cult-favorite retinol and AHA serum clinically shown to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles while visibly firming and brightening for glowing, younger-looking skin. 

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

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

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Encapsulated Retinol: Non-irritating retinol that improves the look of fine lines, texture, and elasticity.
- AHA: Exfoliates to improve texture and uneven tone for smoother, brighter-looking skin.
- Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract: Antioxidant that helps reduce visible signs of aging and defend against pollution.

$18.90

If you're struggling with body acne or rough skin, give this serum a try - your skin will thank you!...Great for body acne...I LOVEE this serum! I needed something that would control body acne, but still apply easily onto my skin and this is perfect for it!

What it is: An exfoliating body serum that fights acne blemishes while visibly smoothing texture.

Skin Type:
Combination and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Redness and Acne and Blemishes

Fragrance Description:
Fragrance free

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: A BHA that exfoliates within pores to target acne blemishes.
- Sarcosine: An amino acid derivative that targets uneven texture and pore appearance.

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

What Else You Need to Know: This exfoliating body serum visibly clears up and targets acne blemishes while smoothing the appearance of skin texture.

Clinical Results: In clinical testing on 32 peo

$49.00

Amazing for oily, sensitive and acne prone skin!...I have oily, acne prone sensitive skin and this product has worked so well! ...Good acne serum...This serum is lightweight and absorbs quickly. I would recommend peace out acne serum if someone is struggling with acne.

What it is: An acne-fighting serum, now with an improved formula powered by a potent two percent dose of salicylic acid, to visibly reduce and prevent of breakouts in as little as 24 hours.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid 2%: Visibly reduces acne blemishes and prevents new ones from appearing.
- Niacinamide and Vitamin C: Brighten the look of dark spots and even skin's appearance.
- Triluronic Acid: Is a powerful, soothing hydrator that keeps skin moisturized and calm.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing

$114.00

It’s incredible, sometimes I stop using it for a bit to try out some other serums and and then my acne comes back but but a few days to a week after I start using this serum again I have super clear skin again!...This serum is absolutely fantastic. I have adult acne and dry skin and this serum has brightened and cleared the acne. ...this serum is the best!

What it is: A serum that helps prevent breakouts, while reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness and Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Helps clear clogged follicles.
- Age Bright™ Complex: Promotes the appearance of a brighter, more even skin tone.
- Phytoactives from Resurrection Plant: Hydrate and smooth skin.

$57.00

It pairs nicely with niacinamide in the serum. However, it feels a bit weak compared to the higher concentration serums I've used like 15-20% to treat dark spots but great concentration for sensitive skins. ...i have sensitive acne prone skin, so this product worked so well!

What it is: A gentle, niacinamide-powered serum that reduces the look of dark spots, sunspots, hyperpigmentation, discoloration, and post-acne marks.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

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

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide: Improves skin surface renewal to restore healthy-looking tone and texture.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free,

$34.00

Not for sensitive skins...It does basically renew the skin, but if you have dry or sensitive skin, be cautious! ...It has helped with acne, acne scarring and fine lines. I’ve been using it just over a week now and I’ve noticed such a difference in my skins texture.

What it is: A serum formulated with one percent retinol to lighten the appearance of post-acne marks and discoloration while visibly reducing the depth of post-acne scars and evening skin texture.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 1% Retinol: Reduces the appearance of marks and smooths the look of wrinkles.
- 5% Apricot Kernel Oil: Protects against loss of moisture.
- 2% Squalane: Protects and improves the skin’s barrier.

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

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$60.00

This serum is simply amazing. I have been seen a dramatic difference in my skins texture. ...Serum...It is not comedogenic and is safe for skin with acne or acne-prone skin.

What it is: A fast acting serum with AHA & BHA acids + peptides that is clinically proven to visibly shrink pores and smooth textured skin immediately & over time. Non-comedogenic, safe for acne-prone skin & fragrance-free.


Skin Type: Combination and Oily


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


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycolic + Lactic Acid + Willow Bark (AHA + BHA): Exfoliates skin & de-gunks pores for smoother, brighter looking skin        

- 7% Pore-Refining Complex: Peptides & plant based retinol alternative visibly sh

$52.00

It is easier to use than runny serums, and it sticks to where you apply it. No stinging vitaminC serum running into the eyes. ...Love how I don't have to pour a serum on my hands to apply and instead just glide the stick across my skin and pat in.

What it is: A balm-to-serum stick supercharged with non-irritating 15 percent vitamin c to dramatically brighten the look of uneven skin tone and to target texture.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Serum stick

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 15% Vitamin C (THD): Visibly brightens, protects against oxidative damage, and targets age spots.
- 1% Alpha Arbutin: Lightens the look of dark spots and diminishes the appearance of acne scars.
- 0.5% Ferulic Acid: Fights the formation of fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agen

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