Dr. Idriss Left Un-Red Reducer Serum, $68
Formulated with a 10 percent azelaic acid complex to address inflammation and improve skin texture.
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Medik8 Niacinamide Peptides, $56
Image Credit: Courtesy This reformulation of Medik8’s Clarity Peptides serum now taps 10 percent niacinamide and a peptide complex. An independent, four-week clinical study indicated a 35 percent reduction in visible congestion among 30 participants, and a 26 percent reduction in visible pore size.
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Good Molecules Maximum Strength Acne Gel Cream, $12
Image Credit: Courtesy Powered by two percent salicylic acid and an oleyl adapalenate retinoid, this cream looks to tackle blemishes while gently exfoliating the skin.
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Versed Skin Refine Gentle Pore-Clearing Serum, $17.99
Image Credit: Courtesy With mandelic and salicylic acids, plus willowbark extract, Versed’s newest treatment looks to refine pores by reducing excess oil and gently exfoliating. Available 2/2.
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Benefit Cosmetics the Porefessional Degunker, $36
Image Credit: Courtesy With alkaline pH and kaolin clay, this mask formula is meant to sit on the skin for 15 to 30 minutes, after which the user can glide the detatchable metal extracting tool to remove impurities from the skin.
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Rael Beauty Blemish Recovery Mask, $18.99
Image Credit: Courtesy A two-step treatment featuring an azelaic acid-infused serum meant to unclog pores, and a cica exosome sheet mask to calm the skin.
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Haruharu Wonder Rose PDRN Soothing Serum, $22
Image Credit: Courtesy From rising K-beauty brand Haruharu Wonder, a vegan PDRN product designed specifically for acne-prone skin, also featuring azelaid acid to address congestion and redness.
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Eadem The Mark, $38
Image Credit: Kwon Taejun Eadem’s gel dark spot concentrate taps 5 percent tranexamic acid, plus alpha arbutin and kojic acid to reduce the look of acne marks and other discoloration.