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Paula's choice2% BHA Liquid ExfoliantEfficacy83/100
salicylic acidA type of green tea extract
Exfoliation Anti-blemish +1
$15.00
The INKEY List CAC-50 Night TreatmentEfficacy81/100
madecassosidesalicylic acidsodium ascorbyl phosphate +2 actives
Anti-blemish Exfoliation +3
100% recommend(1)
≈ $9.02
EucerinAnti-Pigment Spot CorrectorEfficacy75/100
caprylic/capric triglycerideglyceringlycyrrhetinic acid
Anti-oxidation Moisturizing +1
Alcohol
≈ $21.26
NEOSTRATAEnlighten Pigment Lightening GelEfficacy100/100
lactobionic acidgluconolactoneglycolic acid +2 actives
Moisturizing Evens skin tone +3
Alcohol
$30.00
Dr. BrandtDARK SPOTS NO MOREEfficacy100/100
niacinamidepotassium azeloyl diglycinateglycerin +4 actives
Evens skin tone Anti-aging +3
≈ $70.48
By BEAUTY BAYSoothe Paste Blemish Treatment with Salicylic Acid and PrebioticEfficacy100/100
salicylic acidniacinamideglycerin +6 actives
Anti-blemish Cleansing +1
≈ $9.30
La Roche-PosayEffaclar Duo Dual Acne Treatment with Benzoyl PeroxideEfficacy100/100
benzoyl peroxidecapryloyl salicylic acidepilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract +1 actives
Exfoliation Anti-blemish +3
100% recommend(2)
Price unavailable
Mario BadescuPlastic Bottle Drying LotionEfficacy100/100
salicylic acidsulfurglycerin +1 actives
Anti-blemish Exfoliation +1
Essential oils
$17.00
La Roche-PosayEffaclar AI - Targeted Imperfection CorrectorEfficacy93/100
niacinamidesalicylic acidcapryloyl salicylic acid
Exfoliation Evens skin tone +3
Fragrance
≈ $14.88
StridexStrength Medicated Acne PadsEfficacy100/100
salicylic acid
Anti-blemish Exfoliation
FragranceEssential oils
$9.64
MuradRapid Relief Acne Spot TreatmentEfficacy87/100
salicylic acidOatmeal extracturea +4 actives
Exfoliation Anti-blemish +1
≈ $22.07
NiveaCellular Elasticity Anti-Spot TreatmentEfficacy87/100
isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinolcaprylic/capric triglyceridechondrus crispus extract +5 actives
Evens skin tone Anti-aging +2
Fragrance
$27.99
Dr. Zenovia Skincare5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Spot TreatmentEfficacy75/100
bakuchiolglycolic acidglycerin +1 actives
Anti-oxidation Exfoliation +4
Price unavailable
AcnecideFace Gel Spot Treatment with Benzoyl PeroxideEfficacy100/100
benzoyl peroxideglycerincarbomer +1 actives
Anti-blemish Cleansing
0% recommend(1)
≈ $8.49
NeutrogenaStubborn Acne Medication Spot Treatment GelEfficacy100/100
benzoyl peroxide
Anti-blemish
≈ $7.10
Kiehl'ss Clearly Corrective Dark Spot SolutionEfficacy87/100
salicylic acid3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidadenosine +2 actives
Exfoliation Anti-aging +3
Alcohol
$65.00
