Whether you have persistent acne blemishes or the occasional breakout, it is essential to use the Best skincare for acne-prone skin that will help treat existing blemishes while also helping prevent future imperfections. Target blemishes with potent acne treatments and calm and re-balance skin with facial oils and moisturizers to discover clearer, healthier-looking skin.
More common in younger skin types, persistent acne is characterized by frequent acne breakouts as well as blackheads, whiteheads and even excess oil. If you have persistent acne, start a routine with formulas that can help reduce oil, treat acne blemishes and help prevent future breakouts.
A foaming, deep cleansing face wash that helps balance normal to oily skin while gently removing impurities without stripping skin of essential moisture. Formulated with renewable Calendula Extract, which contains five compounds known to help relieve visible redness and discomfort, this foaming face wash for oily skin activates with water to create a dense foam that cleanses as it soothes.
Beloved by Kiehl’s customers since the 1960s, our cult-classic alcohol-free toner is formulated with Calendula, which contains five skin-soothing compounds known to help relieve signs of distressed skin including visible redness, excess oil and sensitive skin. Our gentle formula is ideal for helping balance normal-to-oily skin, including sensitive skin types, for a more even complexion and soothed and refreshed-feeling skin.
Our invisible liquid pimple patch with 2% Salicylic Acid is clinically demonstrated to visibly improve the appearance of acne:
Visibly fades post-acne marks in 4 weeks
*Results based on expert grading in a 4-week clinical test
Our daily, non-comedogenic sunscreen provides all-day hydration, absorbs quickly and leaves a matte finish. With advanced UVA/UVB technology and pollution protection, our lightweight facial sunscreen with SPF 50 PA++++ helps defend against aggressors and prevent the formation of dark spots from sun exposure.
When your skin needs a deep detox, apply our Amazonian White clay mask to help draw out impurities and refine skin’s texture. Use this mask once or twice a week as part of your skincare routine for acne-prone skin to help visibly minimize pores and purify skin.
*Based on results two hours after use vs. untreated skin.
If your breakouts and blemishes are more cyclical, meaning that they come and go, we recommend supplementing your existing skincare routine with a few acne treatments. Cyclical acne is more common in adults and as you grow older you may want to target other skin concerns like dryness or fine lines and wrinkles as well as the occasional blemish or breakout. Enhance your routine with our Dermatologist Solutions™ Breakout Control™ formulas to reveal clearer, healthier-looking skin.
Get off to a fresh start with your skincare routine and explore Kiehl’s invigorating collection of the best face products for clear skin! We have cleansers for every skin type and concern to help gently but effectively remove dirt, oil, and impurities.
Our invisible liquid pimple patch with 2% Salicylic Acid is clinically demonstrated to visibly improve the appearance of acne:
Visibly fades post-acne marks in 4 weeks
*Results based on expert grading in a 4-week clinical test.
Our targeted acne treatment lotion with 1.2% Salicylic Acid is demonstrated to visibly improve the appearance of acne and post-blemish marks:
Our formula is demonstrated to visibly smooth skin texture:
Based on a consumer user study on 74 panelists over 4 weeks.
**Based on a clinical evaluation of 76 panelists over 4 weeks.
If you have blemish-prone skin you may be hesitant to use a facial oil but Kiehl’s calming oil is uniquely formulated for problem skin. Formulated with 99.8% naturally derived* ingredients, including 60% Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, our non-comedogenic facial oil helps calm stressed skin and strengthen skin’s barrier. Add a facial oil to your routine to help balance and relieve blemish-prone skin.
*We consider ingredients to be naturally derived if they retain more than 50% of their molecular structure after being processed from a natural source.
An energizing facial moisturizer for men.
A mild, alcohol-free facial toner for dry skin and sensitive skin.
A nighttime facial oil that visibly restores skin while you sleep.
