Treatments For Adult Acne

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If you're an adult with acne, you've likely been dealing with the problem for years. You may have tried every type of cleanser, toner, and medication available to clear up your skin. Or maybe your skin has just become immune to the products you've used in the past. Whatever the case may be, here are some treatments that can help your adult acne get better faster.

The INKEY ListSuccinic Acid Treatment

ITEM: 2424240

Size: 0.5 oz/ 15 mL

1.2K Reviews

$20.00

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This is the perfect treatment for adult acne!...Best acne treatment ever Its not drying out the skin like other acne treatments do This is very gentle on skin but tough on acne I love it

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.

$40.50

Works wonders for my adult acne...I've only recently began to struggle with acne as an adult. I've tried many products from aesthetician's...Teenage Acne...Giving this value set 4 stars since the acne treatment runs out quickly (and I just use drugstore spot treatments), and because the Ance foam bottle leaks making it a nuisance to travel with.

What it is: Clinique's Acne Solutions™ Fix It Kit is an acne-fighting travel set to help clear blemishes, unclog pores, and reduce excess oil.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Salicylic Acid and Acetyl Glucosamine: Help clear dead skin cells that can contribute to clogged pores.

- Lamincaria Sacharina Extract: Helps de-shine skin’s surface and tighten pores

- Witch Hazel: Helps de-shine skin’s surface and tighten pores


Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, and phthalates.

$13.40

Unfortunately, my hormonal acne is extremely stubborn and resistant to treatment, which is why it didn’t surprise me when this treatment was unable to help of my hormonal acne much at all. ...As someone with acne-prone skin, I was really curious to try this sulfur acne treatment.

What it is: A targeted breakout solution that starts to work upon application, visibly reducing blemish size and redness in under one hour.

Skin Type: Oily

Skincare Concerns: Acne and Blemishes, Oiliness, and Redness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sulfur 10%
- L-Carnitine 5%
- Niacinamide 4%

Ingredient Callouts: Free of formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, mineral oil, coal tar, and hydroquinone.

What Else You Need to Know: This unique powder-to-cream formula allows for adjustable dispensing and is easy to use on the go. When pressure is applied during application, the powder transforms into a light emulsion that discreetly blends into your skin.

DermalogicaRetinol Clearing Oil

ITEM: 2356707

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL

27 Reviews

$142.00

A must for acne-prone skin!...Once you use it consistently, it works wonders and clears away acne and lightens scarring. Love this product!...My skin has always had small whiteheads, blackheads, the occasional deep zit, and overall uneven texture. My adult acne isn’t bad, but it’s there. After only 3-4 uses my skin was smooth and my zits reduced in numbers.

What it is: A high-performance night oil that combines retinol and salicylic acid for the first time to help clear breakouts and visible signs of premature aging.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine lines and wrinkles, acne and blemishes, and uneven texture.

Formulation: Oil

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Retinol: Supports natural skin renewal to diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone.
- Salicylic Acid: Supports natural exfoliation to help clear clogged follicles and smooth dullness that contribute to visible skin aging.

$18.60

I am ashamed about my adult acne but this set really added confidence back to me. ...This acne set is so nice on my skin and has really helped clear up my stubborn adult acne.

What it is: A three-step regimen for clearer skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glucoside: Hydrating.
- Salicylic Acid: Clears pores.
- Beta Glucan: Soothing and hydrating.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, mineral oil, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. These products are also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Glucoside Foaming Cleanser is a gel-like foaming cleanser that effectively removes dirt and impurities. Salicylic Acid 2% Solution is a serum formulated to target acne and soothe skin. Natu

$97.00

Over time, the treatment helped reduce the appearance of fine lines, minimized my pores, and brightened my overall complexion. ...[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I have oily, acne‑prone skin and was nervous about using a retinoid, but this Paula’s Choice Clinical Pro Retinaldehyde Dual‑Retinoid Treatment has blown me away.

What it is: A high-potency retinoid formula that delivers dermatologist-level results for clear, luminous skin with minimal irritation—no prescription needed.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

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

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Retinaldehyde: Calcium-encapsulated for advanced results with minimized irritation.
- Pomegranate Peel Extract: Supports healthy collagen levels and soothes skin.
- Albatrellus Confluens (Mushroom) Extract: Visibly smooths, calms, and promotes youthful-looking skin.

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

$54.00

I love this retinol as it is in a cream formula and relatively gentle but effective when it comes to reducing my acne scaring. Not an overwhelming sent and I use it once to twice a week in the evening. ...If you have very sensitive skin and are very acne prone, the fact this has such a low dose of retinol (.05) is perfect.

What it is: A nightly 0.5% retinoid serum made for all skin types that visibly improves fine lines, dark spots, texture, and tone all while nourishing skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

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

Formulation: Lightweight Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 0.5% Retinyl Sunflowerate: Composed of retinol and sunflower seed fatty acids.
- Stevia Extract: Smooths the look of skin and fine lines.
- Mondo Grass Root Extract: Humectant, helps skin hold onto moisture.

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

What Else You Need to Know: This serum includes hardworking

$45.00

The perfect moisturizing treatment!...You get quite a lot of product compared to other body treatments, Definitely recommend....This body treatment really has a beautiful texture and sinks into my skin leaving it very soft.

What it is: A leave-on body exfoliant, made with two percent BHA, that gently sheds dulling buildup to smooth rough, bumpy textures and reveal soft, glowing skin all over.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns:
Redness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 2% Salicylic Acid (BHA): Exfoliates to diminish buildup and smooth the look of bumpy textures.
- Vitamin E: Visibly softens while supporting environmental protection.
- Chamomile and Green Tea: Provide light, lasting hydration while soothing irritation.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, retinyl

$151.00

I am acne prone & also struggle with post acne marks that just seem to stay around so long after the pimple is gone. ...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

$27.00

I have sensitive skin and have had acne since I was 13 and this is the one of the only products I've seen that has made a difference to my very persistent acne. ...this cleared my son's acne better than any prescription treatments. great for older skin too. gives you an easy fresh glow

What it is: A two-step AHA/BHA peel pad pre-dosed with seven acids and 12 antioxidants to clear the complexion, reduce the look of wrinkles, and visibly improve skin tone and texture.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

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

Formulation: Wipes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycolic Acid (AHA) and Mandelic Acid (AHA): Visibly reduces lines and wrinkles and balances skin.
- Salicylic Acid (BHA): Clears clogged pores.
- Resveratrol and Green Tea Extract: Supports skin cell lifespan and protects against free radicals.

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

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