Acne
Products formulated for active breakouts and clogged pores.
1,790
Products
7
Key actives profiled
4
Rated strong evidence
20
Sources behind them
Before you buy anything
Benzoyl Peroxide
People with a prior benzoyl-peroxide reaction; pregnancy or breastfeeding decisions should follow the drug label and clinician advice
Vitamin B3
Anyone who develops flushing, stinging, or allergy from the finished product; sensitive skin may tolerate lower-strength formulas better
What has evidence behind it
Evidence level and source count come from each ingredient's reviewed profile- Evidence
- Strong
- Sources
- 3 sources
- What it does
- Authorized or prescription formulations can treat acne or inflammatory lesions of rosacea, depending on jurisdiction
- Products
- 22 products
- Evidence
- Strong
- Sources
- 3 sources
- What it does
- Reduces Cutibacterium acnes without the bacterial-resistance mechanism associated with antibiotics
- Products
- 4 products
- Evidence
- Strong
- Sources
- 2 sources
- What it does
- Promotes shedding of surface scale through keratolytic action
- Products
- 217 products
- Evidence
- Strong
- Sources
- 2 sources
- What it does
- Can improve the appearance of redness and uneven tone in some formulas
- Products
- 1565 products
Products that actually contain them
Glow Recipe
Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Serum Sachet
BHA exfoliant · Azelaic Acid
Photosensitizing
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops - Sun Glow Sachet
Vitamin B3
Fragrance allergen
Mediheal
MEDIHEAL Collagen Nude Gel Mask 30ml
Vitamin B3
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dewy Flush Sachet
Vitamin B3
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