Adult acne is difficult to tackle. First of all, why are we still breaking out well into our thirties" Acne is supposed to be a teenage skin ailment — FALSE! Acne happens to anyone at any age. But treating adult acne does take a special type of product. Teenage acne products tend to strip and dry the skin. As an adult, you need to preserve all the moisture you have in your epidermis, so finding a product that treats yet doesn’t irritate your sensitive skin barrier can prove problematic. Until now. We tested so many adult acne lotions, potions, serums, and gels, and found these six to be the most beneficial for banishing breakouts. You’re welcome.
Honest Beauty Younger + Clearer Spot-On Remedy ($14) – A spot treatment made for adults with acne. This clear gel dries invisibly while the 2% salicylic acid attacks the breakout. Use as a spot treatment morning and evening. Rosehip and neem help to not over-dry. TruSkin Tea Tree Clear Skin Super Serum ($25) – We actually found this product through rave Amazon reviews, so, naturally, we ordered a bottle to see if it lived up to its hype — and it does. The serum contains a myriad of fabulous ingredients that treat, soothe, and even skin tones. With 20% vitamin C, 3.5% niacinamide, 2.5% retinol, 5% hyaluronic acid, and 2% salicylic acid, it’s like a bottle of magic that’ll tackle just about any acne-related ailment. Note to self: If you’re skin goes crazy from too many active...