La Roche-Posay just recalled this popular acne treatment — here’s what to use instead
This spot treatment is officially discontinued.
Though this spot treatment made our list of best acne treatments for teens, it can be used at any age. It contains 10% benzoyl peroxide, which inhibits bacteria from spreading, according to the experts we interviewed. It can be used morning or night and starts working immediately, according to the brand.
This treatment, which experts recommended in our guide to spot treatments, uses salicylic acid to unclog pores and reduce blemishes, according to the brand. It also contains thyme and pine extracts to hydrate and goes on clear so you can wear it undetected during the day.
NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin is a fan of Mario Badescu’s Drying Lotion and says she puts it on all her breakouts before bed. It has a quick-drying formula that is best applied by dipping a cotton swab into the bottle — all the way to the bottom — and directly dabbing it onto your skin, according to the brand.
One of our favorite pimple patches, experts told us that they like that they have micro darts filled with salicylic acid, niacinamide and oligopeptide-76 to help the ingredients get in there and do their job. They also contain hyaluronic acid to prevent drying or scabbing as blemishes heal.
Bethany Heitman is a contributor at NBC Select and a journalist who regularly covers topics like beauty, home and lifestyle.
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