Acne
Products formulated for active breakouts and clogged pores.
466
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 independently reviewed claims- Evidence
- Strong
- Sources
- 3 sources
- What it does
- Authorized or prescription formulations can treat acne or inflammatory lesions of rosacea, depending on jurisdiction
- Products
- 1 product
- Evidence
- Strong
- Sources
- 2 sources
- What it does
- Promotes shedding of surface scale through keratolytic action
- Products
- 51 products
- Evidence
- Strong
- Sources
- 2 sources
- What it does
- Can improve the appearance of redness and uneven tone in some formulas
- Products
- 422 products
- Evidence
- Moderate
- Sources
- 3 sources
- What it does
- Exfoliates the skin surface and may improve texture and uneven tone
- Products
- 1 product
Products that actually contain them
Farmstay
Farmstay, Collagen Water Full Moist Rolling Eye Serum, 0.84 fl oz (25 ml)
Vitamin B3
Mary & May
Mary & May, White Collagen Cleansing Foam, 5.07 fl oz (150 ml)
Vitamin B3
![[DERMA FACTORY] Wrinkle Vital Blending Serum 30ml](https://images.weserv.nl/?url=cdn.shopify.com%2Fs%2Ffiles%2F1%2F0061%2F7516%2F2486%2Ffiles%2Fderma-factory-wrinkle-vital-blending-serum-30ml-01.jpg%3Fv%3D1782714317&w=400&h=400&fit=cover&output=webp&q=82&we)
Derma Factory
[DERMA FACTORY] Wrinkle Vital Blending Serum 30ml
Vitamin B3
![[MISSHA] Glow Skin Balm 20ml](https://images.weserv.nl/?url=cdn.shopify.com%2Fs%2Ffiles%2F1%2F0061%2F7516%2F2486%2Ffiles%2Fmissha-glow-skin-balm-20ml-01.jpg%3Fv%3D1781681143&w=400&h=400&fit=cover&output=webp&q=82&we)
Missha
[MISSHA] Glow Skin Balm 20ml
Vitamin B3
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