Five Products Under $25 To Clear Your Acne
Managing acne is all about using the right products and lifestyle changes. While the best results always come from a curated regimen, if you make some classic acne mistakes, your money will be wasted. Here are five products that aren't necessarily glamorous, but they are the gateway to removing major acne triggers and boosting your clear-skin results.
Bioderma Micellar Water ($18)
One of the easiest ways to worsen acne is by leaving makeup on the skin. However, makeup-removing wipes and balms are full of pore-clogging ingredients. Bioderma micellar water (the original and our favorite) is gentle and acts as a magnet to remove eye makeup and foundation beautifully. If you can't afford (or commit to) a toner, lean into micellar water to ensure your skin is 100% clean before you go to bed or work out. It is not a substitute for a cleanser, though!
BP 3% Acne Wash ($25)
Cleansing is and always will be the most crucial step in your regimen. BP 3% Acne Wash is exceptional at killing acne bacteria, reducing inflammation, and peeling out impactions while not overdrying the skin. Start slowly with a one-minute wash nightly after removing makeup with micellar water and work to build to twice-daily two-minute cleanses. Always finish with an acne-safe moisturizer.
Travel Bottle ($2.25)
One of the dirtiest secrets acne-prone people hide is that they aren't packing their products on trips (or for overnight stays in a new relationship). Especially if you travel often for work or fun, then not having your skincare is a huge acne trigger waiting to happen. Remember, pimples take time to form, so they may come weeks after your trip. If you hate to check a bag, just be smart and pack travel bottles with your cleanser, toner, serum, and moisturizer. We are here to ensure no hotel soap goes anywhere near your face!
Rosebud Salve ($7.50)
Did you know chapstick and lip balms can clog pores and trigger breakouts? Many of us are guilty of old, crusty chapsticks sticking around for way too long and spreading bacteria. Simplify and toss them all out, and just keep a Rosebud Salve tin by your bed and a tube in your bag!
Lavender Floral Mask ($17)
This is the ultimate, budget-friendly dry skin hack! Too many acne-prone people hop off their active acne-treating cleansers and serums because they are too dry – especially in winter. This will derail your progress! The more you hydrate, the stronger your skin will become, and the more you will tolerate active serums. Layer this hydrating mask on your serums or when you are dry. There is no need to rinse; let it soak in, and then apply acne-safe moisturizer. Even if you aren't dry, you will benefit from adding the mask nightly to your routine – your skin will plump out and glow. Hydrated skin is healthy skin.