Acne is a pretty common stressor for many Canadians, with approximately 20% of us struggling with it on the daily. Choosing products that gently treat acne and soothe the skin is half the battle. Just in time for Acne Awareness Month in September, we’ve curated a list of products for each and every step of your skincare routine.
Cleanse
Caudalie Vinopure Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser, $52
Vinopure Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser with Salicylic Acid is a purifying face cleanser for acne – deeply cleansing away impurities with natural salicylic acid, visibly tightening pores and absorbing excess sebum without drying skin out, leaving it visibly clean, fresh and luminous.
REN Clean Skincare Clearcalm Clarifying Clay Cleanser, $50
This daily-use purifying cleanser gently exfoliates to combat breakouts, blemishes, excess sebum, dead-skin-cell buildup, dirt, and pollution.
Neostrata Exfoliating Wash, $40
A revitalizing, foaming facial cleanser that exfoliates to give your pores a deep clean while effectively removing oil and makeup.
Exfoliate
Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, $47
TikTok’s favourite 2% BHA is a daily leave-on exfoliant from Paula’s Choice that sweeps away dead skin cells, unclogs pores and visibly smoothes wrinkles practically overnight!
Clinique Blackhead Solutions 7 Day Deep Pore Cleanse & Face Scrub, $36
3-in-1 cleanser-scrub-mask formula works as a daily cleanser/scrub and deep-cleansing mask to visibly reduce the appearance of pores and blackheads. Controls excess oil and smooths the way for clearer skin, helping to prevent future blackheads.
Peace Out Pore Perfecting Stick, $33
Available in Peace Out’s iconic stick formula for an easy and effective experience, the Pore Perfecting Stick helps physically and chemically extract clogged pores while nourishing the skin and creating a visibly smoother complexion.
Treat
Skinceuticals Silymarin CF Vitamin C Skin Serum, $208
An oil-free vitamin C serum designed specifically to work for oily and acne-prone skin types. This vitamin C serum for face reduces oiliness, refines skin texture, and visibly improves skin clarity.
Peter Thomas Roth Goodbye Acne™ Acne Treatment Gel, $60
A lightweight gel cream that helps diminish the look of blemishes with salicylic acid and time-released retinol.
Kiehl’s Truly Targeted Acne-Clearing Solution, 15ml | $40.50
An invisible liquid pimple patch with 2% Salicylic Acid that’s specifically formulated to visibly reduce pimple size, colour and post acne marks. The formula works to rapidly clear pimples, calm visible redness and fade post-blemish marks. The acne-clearing spot treatment creates a breathable seal that layers seamlessly with sunscreen and under makeup.
Omy 360 Spot Clearing Gel, $24.99
This all-new fast-absorbing product is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, and has been specifically formulated to cleanse, soothe, rebalance and exfoliate blemish-affected skin. It targets the mechanisms that promote clear, smooth skin in minimal time.
Moisturize
Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer, $50
An oil-free, lightweight moisturizer formulated with watermelon extract, hyaluronic acid, and botanicals to visibly boost radiance and glow.
Origins ZERO OIL™Pore Purifying Toner With Saw Palmetto & Mint, $39
This invigorating toner formulated with Saw Palmetto, Mint and Salicylic Acid instantly reduces shine and removes excess oil. Leaves skin with a smooth, matte finish.
Dermalogica Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion, $35
Say goodbye to dehydrated, breakout-irritated skin with this lightweight moisturizer. Sheer, easy-to-apply formula helps soothe discomfort and hydrate areas that feel dry. Also helps relieve the dryness often associated with some acne treatments.
Vichy Normaderm Anti-Acne Double-Action Moisturizer with Salicylic Acid, $29.95
This anti-acne double action daily moisturizer has a complete formulated with 2% salicylic acid, 0.2% hyaluronic acid and 60% Vichy mineralizing thermal water. It locally targets each stage of the acne pathogenesis such as pimples, pores and blackheads. And it glocally protects & hydrates the skin.
