10 Effective acne-fighting products for clearer skin in 2017

Zit Free: 10 Effective acne-fighting products for clearer skin in 2017

Angela Goh

10 Jan 2017

updated the Tuesday, January 10, 2017

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Burt’s Bees
Anti-Blemish Daily Moisturizing Lotion, SGD54 (via Sephora)
How it works: This moisturiser is lightweight and gentle on the skin, yet highly effective in controlling oil and protecting against blemishes. The formula contains a healing blend of lemongrass, witch hazel, hops and goldenseal to leave your skin smooth, clear and healthy.
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Caudalie
Purifying Mask, SGD43 (via Sephora)
How it works: This mask absorbs impurities embedded in your skin, tightens your pores, and reduces the severity of breakouts through a concentrated formula that features grape-seed oil and two types of clay.
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Arcona
Raspberry Clarifying Bar, SGD58 (via Sephora)
How it works: This antibacterial cleansing bar fights stubborn breakouts and helps to clear congested skin thanks to acne-fighting salicylic acid. Raspberry and wine extracts, as well as aloe and green tea extracts help to reduce inflammation.
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Arcona
White Tea Purifying Cleanser, SGD58 (via Sephora)
How it works: This antioxidant-rich cleanser is enriched with calming ingredients like yucca, vitamin E and shea butter extracts to maintain your skin’s natural pH balance, while white and green teas blend with cranberry enzymes to clarify and strengthen the skin. Sulfate-free and detergent-free, this is a gentle and nourishing cleanser than won’t strip your skin of its natural oils.
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Eve Lom
Oil Free Moisturiser, SGD125 (via Sephora)
How it works: Control oil and shine with this hydrating and weightless oil-free moisturiser. Containing naturally soothing and antiseptic flower waters from witch hazel and cornflower, as well as blemish-fighting salicylic acid, this moisturiser effectively balances your skin’s sebum production.
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First Aid Beauty
Skin Rescue Blemish Patrol Pads, SGD54 (via Sephora)
How it works: Prevent breakouts the easy way with these unique blemish control pads. Soaked with a formula chockfull of acne-fighting ingredients, including witch hazel and salicylic acid, these pads will help to tighten your pores and mattify you skin with just a few swipes over the face.
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FRESH
Rose Cleansing Foam, SGD65 (via Sephora)
How it works: Enriched with soothing rosewater, this daily cleanser is perfect for all skin types, including oily and blemish-prone skin. Its balancing properties help to ensure your skin isn’t over-dry or congested.
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Kate Somerville
Hydraclear Hydrating Acne Gel, SGD105 (via Sephora)
How it works: Deliver oil-free hydration straight to the delicate skin of your face through this Acne Gel. With its effective multi-tasking formula, this must-have skincare product is able to hydrate, soothe, and control shine through a blend of hyaluronic acid, red algae, willow herb, natural oat extracts, and skin-clearing salicylic acid and phytic acid.
9/10
REN
ClearCalm 3 Replenishing Gel Cream, SGD51 (via Sephora)
How it works: Ideal for problem skin, REN’s ClearCalm3 gel cream is able to combat (1) excess sebum, (2) congestion through a build up of dead skin cells, and (3) blemish-causing bacteria. And it does this without being too harsh on the skin. Reduce the appearance of redness and irritation, and minimise the duration of severe breakouts.
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VMV Hypoallergenics
Superskin 2 Monolaurin + Mandelic Acid Toner, SGD38 (via Sephora)
How it works: No skincare routine is complete without a toner suited to your skin type. This toner contains coconut-derived ingredients that soothe the skin without causing any irritation or flare-ups. The antibacterial properties of the formula prevents skin itching and infection, and mandelic acid helps to protect the skin from sun damage and premature aging.

Do you suffer from congested skin? Make it a thing of the past with these effective beauty buys.

Blemishes have a way of making life unfairly difficult. Adult acne is a common problem women face, and it goes hand-in-hand with the hot and sticky weather here in Southeast Asia. Clogged pores and sweat can exacerbate the issue, leading to unsightly breakouts that can be painful as well as hard to cover up. If you’ve been piling on the makeup in an effort to conceal your zits, you might just be contributing to the problem. But who wants to walk around without makeup on if their face is a minefield of spots? It’s a vicious cycle.

Perhaps it’s time to invest in an effective skincare product or two. Many cleansers, toners, moisturisers and spot treatments these days are formulated for everyday use and can still be gentle on your skin so you won’t have to worry about harsh chemicals or drying out the delicate skin on your face. Look out for products with natural acne-fighting ingredients like Tea Tree Oil and Witch Hazel to keep blemishes at bay.

We’ve done the legwork for you and curated our list of top 10 acne-fighting products you can find on the shelves of Sephora, so you can make a quick shopping list for your next trip to the beauty store (or get them delivered straight to your door).

Angela Goh

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