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On the Spot
By Tara Mattarazzo

Breakouts are a given for teenagers, but they usually subside by your 21st birthday, right? Well, not so much. New research suggests that bad-skin days are nearly as common for adults as they are for adolescents, and combating those pesky blemishes presents some unique challenge for mature skin. Luckily, these leading treatments are specially formulated to clear up adult complexions without dryness, flaking, or irritation.

Proactiv 5-Piece Deluxe System ($60, introductory club price; proactiv.com)
This skin-clearing kit is a staple for models, celebrities, and real women everywhere.

Murad Acne Complex Kit ($60; murad.com)
Retinol, triclosan, and salicylic acid banish blemishes and prevent future breakouts.

Clean & Clear Maximum Strength Persa-Gel 10 ($4; drugstore.com)
This transparent benzoyl-peroxide gel penetrates deep into pores where pimples begin.

Biotherm Acnopur Emergency Anti-Acne Treatment ($12; biotherm-usa.com)
Packed with thermal plankton extracts, this treatment is tough on acne but gentle on skin.

Origins Spot Remover Acne Blemish Treatment Gel ($10; origins.com)
This fast-acting formula combines salicylic acid with oregano and clove extracts.

Peter Thomas Roth AHA/BHA Acne Clearing Gel ($45; dermadoctor.com)
A potent combo of salicylic and glycolic acids makes blemishes pull a vanishing act.

AcneFree Clear Skin System ($20; acnefree.com)
Three easy steps is all it takes to stop pimples and blackheads before they start.

Neutrogena Advanced Solutions Complete Acne Therapy System ($23; drugstore.com)
This easy-to-use system offers prescription-grade clearing action at a drugstore price.

Collective Well-Being Change for the Better Medicated Acne Treatment Kit ($30; collectivewellbeing.com)
Formulated with salicylic acid and sulfur, this system reduces acne without leaving skin parched.

Bioré Ultra Deep Cleaning Pore Strips ($7; drugstore.com)
Even hard-to-reach dirt, oil, and blackheads are no match for these clever strips.

Philosophy on a Clear Day Acne Kit ($47; philosophy.com)
This four-step program suppresses oil, sheds pore walls, and sanitizes skin against bacteria.

Jan Marini Bioglycolic Bioclear Lotion (price by request; skinstore.com)
Lightweight and fast-absorbing, this serum is a wonder treatment for oily, acne-prone skin.

Skyn Iceland Anti-Blemish Gel With Willow Bark ($25; sephora.com)
This clear, nonsticky formula combines willow bark with moisturizers, vitamins, and green-tea antioxidants.

Dermalogica Medicated Clearing Gel ($35; glow.com)
When worn overnight, this treatment kills bacteria, deep-cleans skin follicles, and regulates oil production.

Bare Escentuals RareMinerals Skin Revival Treatment ($60; sephora.com)
Calling on 72 organic minerals, this innovative mix both conceals and repairs redness, acne, and even rosacea.

Kiss My Face Obsessively Organic Botanical Acne Gel ($17; kissmyface.com)
It’s easy being green with this certified-organic cooling treatment.

Phisoderm Anti-Blemish Facial Wash ($5; drugstore.com)
This gentle cleanser leaves skin clear, soft, and balanced.

MD Formulations Adult Anti-Acne Blemish Kit ($45; skinstore.com)
This deluxe system visibly improves skin’s condition after only a few uses.

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