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Acne can be really frustrating to deal with no matter when it shows up, be it your wedding day or an average Tuesday. Whether the problem is the result of fluctuating hormones throughout your menstrual cycle, oil or debris trapped under your pores (hi, cystic acne), or something else entirely, it’s safe to say no one is excited when they see a new pimple looking back at them in the mirror.
Depending on what you’re looking to treat — be it a fresh pimple or an old acne scar — there are so many products out there; it’s just about meeting your match. To help, we rounded up our favorite of Sephora’s top-rated acne products to add to your clear skin regimen. You’ll find solutions to lighten scars, not to mention products that exfoliate clogged pores and zap zits. Keep scrolling for a guide to the 25 best blemish-blasting products shoppers — and editors — are loving ahead.
— Additional reporting by Morgan Ashley Parker