8 Of The Best Acne Products For Blemish-Prone Skin

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Acne isn’t fun for anyone. And whether you’re prone to pimples or only get them every now and then, having the best acne products on hand for a quick clear-out is always handy.

It’s true that acne can be caused by multiple factors, including external and internal. And there are different types of pimples too. So in order to make sure you’re fighting your breakouts with the right spot treatment, keep reading.

Below you’ll find the best acne products for different skin types and concerns, and the reviews you need to tailor your use.

The best acne products in Australia

SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF

skinceuticals slymarin

$223 at Adore Beauty

Best for: Oily skin

Review: “I know its quite expensive but for me its an incredible little gem, and I’m so lucky to have found it! Comes in a cute little bottle, it does have that scent of burnt wood, which I don’t mind I suffer from oily and blemish prone skin with the occasional breakouts, horribly enlarged pores and those visible signs of aging. I’ve been using this for almost 3 weeks now and I have seen a dramatic change in my skin. My skin tone has evened out, my pores have reduced in size, I have less oil on my face and I’ve noticed less breakouts which has really boost my confidence big time. ” – Kylskani

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Azclear Action Medicated Lotion

Azclear Action Medicated Lotion

$13.49 at Chemist Warehouse

Best for: Hormonal acne

Review: “I still suffer from hormonal acne and I find this product is great for treating active acne. That said, I also manage my hormonal acne with a combination of restricting certain foods and sometimes oral medication when it gets bad. This product certainly does speed up the recovery process. I do find it runs out very quickly though and considering one tube is quite small. I do not experience any irritation while using this.”

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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Anti-Acne Skincare Starter Kit

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Anti-Acne Skincare Starter Kit

Best for: Teens

$11.69 at Chemist Warehouse

Review: “Bought for my 13 year old daughter who was having skin congestion problems but I didn’t want to use anything that would strip her skin or make it more sensitive to sun. Tried myself of course to so could feel texture and make sure wasn’t too drying. The Effeclar Duo is wonderful and clearing up that congestion, don’t apply to whole face just areas where most needed. The cleanser is gentle and feels like it gets in there and removes all that excess oil as well. Great little pack, well priced and fantastic way to trial full size products first.” – FiLee

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Cetaphil Pro Acne Prone Foam Wash

Cetaphil Pro Acne Prone Foam Wash

$18.99 at Chemist Warehouse

Best for: Sensitive skin

Review: “I’ve been using cetaphil cleansing foam for the las few years from recommendation by my dermatologist after I had severe reactions with chemical peels a couple years ago. I was skeptical because the price was so affordable! Shouldn’t good skincare cost the world! Well apparently not! There is a very mild scent – hardly noticeable. It does exactly what it says it does. Suited for acne prone skin which I’ve dealt with for many years until now. My skin is clear and if a pimple does show its face it’s small and quickly diminishes away. I’m too scared to try anything else now!” – Thesmith.Girls

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NIVEA Men Clear Effect Oil Control Facial Scrub

NIVEA Men Clear Effect Oil Control Facial Scrub

$7.99 at Chemist Warehouse

Best for: Men

Review: “I have been pushing for my boyfriend to expand his knowledge and experiment with some new facial products. He has combination skin but is always complaining about his black heads, I decided to take it upon myself to go shopping for him. At the moment he is using this product, his first response was he liked the big “things”in it as they made his face feel super “clean and smooth”! He noticed that his face became less oily throughout the day after using this product in his morning shower.” – Tahlia31

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Skin O2 Spot Cream

Skin O2 Spot Cream

$42.95 at skino2.com.au

Best for: Emergencies

Review: “A white gel cream that works like magic plus it generously comes with high quality free treatment concealer that works on the spot while it conceals. I’ve never seen a company give so much and the box that contains both oozes the authentic care that this company has for skin and their customers. No bones about it, this product works very effectively to counteract annoying spots.” – Clearcrystalwater

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Eau Thermale Avène TriAcnéal Expert

Eau Thermale Avène TriAcnéal Expert

$27.99 at Adore Beauty

Best for: Adults

Review: “41 yr old female, combination skin, chin blemishes I’m so glad I discovered this product, I have had problems with a few monthly pimples that would not go away, and all the acne products I tried were too harsh for my 41 year old skin. This product feels like a moisturiser, and is recommended for night time use as it does have an interesting orange colour. I applied it to two pimples that would not go away, and over one night, they reduced in swelling and redness was reduced. Amazing.” – Aremum

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SkinB5 Extra Strength Acne Control Vitamins

SkinB5 Extra Strength Acne Control Vitamins

$34.95 at skinb5.com

Best for: Clearing skin from within

Review: “These tablets appear to have worked well for my mild acne. It does take a while to work, didn’t notice any results until I was well onto my second jar (of the 120 tablet size). Having less breakouts, and skin consistency is a lot better. Expensive for fairly mild results, but I would still probably purchase again, to see if I get better results with prolonged use.” – Jacinta89 

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*This article has been updated since its original publication date.

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