I thought my acne-fighting days were as behind me like my years in High School, but boy was I wrong! Never in a million years would I have imagined myself buying acne products at age 28. Isn't part of being an adult not having to deal with breakouts? Well according to reports adult acne is actually a lot more common than you'd think. In fact, one in every two women will experience some sort of acne throughout her adult life and for a number of different reasons. But you're probably more interested in one thing right now: How do you get rid of it?
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Acne sucks, there's no ifs or butts about it. But what's even worse is having to deal with zits and manchas as a grown woman. Ugh, don't we have enough to worry about? Worse part is, sometimes not even concealer can hide them. Look at that big one by my jaw (pictured below)!
Fortunately, there are products out there that can help you treat those pesky bumps without neglecting your anti-aging concerns. Got wrinkles AND pimples? Here are my 7 favorite product picks for adult acne. You can thank me later!
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Proactive
Once upon a time, Proactive was just for teens. Now it has its own line specifically designed for adults struggling with acne. Try the Proactiv + Skin Smoothing Exfoliator ($40). It's a daily cleanser and exfoliator in one that clears and smoothes skin. I saw improvement in just two days!
Skinceuticals
I'm obsessed with SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense ($86). This oil-free acne treatment clears pimples, fades dark spots and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's still gentle enough to wear under moisturizer and makeup.
Kate Somerville
Kate Somerville Clearing Mask ($45) works as both a mask and a spot treatment. Just dab some on your pimples and watch them dry up overnight!
Bliss
Got bad breakouts? Try Bliss No' Zit Sherlock Complete Acne System ($35). It's strong enough to clear away breakouts but won't irritate surrounding skin.
Clarisonic
The Clarisonic Acne Daily Clarifying Collection ($169) truly works wonders. It gives you a deep clean to help prevent future breakouts and it's made with vitamin C along with salicylic acid to help clear and even skin.
Shea Moisture
If you have acne prone AND sensitive skin, try Shea Moisture Organic African Black Soap ($5). It's formulated with soothing ingredients like shea butter, oats and aloe that help absorb excess oil while also soothing irritated skin.
Clean & Clear
Who says acne treatments have to cost you big bucks? Clean & Clear Persa-Gel ($5) works just as well as anything prescribed by doctors and all for just 5 bucks!
