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14 Acne Patches and Stickers That Will Banish Zits Overnight

21 hours ago

14 Acne Patches and Stickers That Will Banish Zits Overnight

While spot treatments might be necessary to diminish pesky zits, they aren't exactly described as "cute" — hence why we reserve them for our nighttime routines.

Here's How to Remove Blackheads At Home Safely

03/01/2024

Here's How to Remove Blackheads At Home Safely

Not to get all Coach Carr from "Mean Girls" on you, but the general consensus of skin experts on at-home pore extractions, much like popping a pimple, is akin to passing out condoms to high schoolers: "We're not encouraging it, but if they're going to do it, let's make it safe," aesthetician Candace Marino tells POPSUGAR.

Treating Hyperpigmentation on Black Skin, According to a Dermatologist

02/29/2024

Treating Hyperpigmentation on Black Skin, According to a Dermatologist

In a perfect world, life would be as easy as dabbing on concealer, smearing on some highlighter, and leaving the house with flawless skin every day.

4 Dermatologists Explain What Papulopustular Rosacea Is

01/25/2024

4 Dermatologists Explain What Papulopustular Rosacea Is

There are nearly 3,000 known skin disorders in dermatology, two of the most common being acne and rosacea.

The Stages of a Pimple, According to Dr. Pimple Popper

01/19/2024

The Stages of a Pimple, According to Dr. Pimple Popper

We all know that dreaded feeling when a new painful pimple starts to form deep under the skin — the painful sensation is recognizable anywhere.

Everything to Know About Oral Acne Medication

01/12/2024

Everything to Know About Oral Acne Medication

Whether you're a teenager experiencing your first bout of breakouts or an adult who thought your years of treating zits were way behind you, acne can prove challenging to get rid of.

What Is Tretinoin? Here's What You Need to Know

01/09/2024

What Is Tretinoin? Here's What You Need to Know

When I hit my mid-20s, I really started to experience acne more regularly.

What Type of Acne Do I Have? Take This Quiz to Find Out

01/05/2024

What Type of Acne Do I Have? Take This Quiz to Find Out

Navigating the world of acne is no easy feat — there are hundreds of the best acne products geared toward treating it and endless contradicting advice on what to do if you have it.

The Key to Covering Whiteheads Is . . . a Freckle Pen?

12/07/2023

The Key to Covering Whiteheads Is . . . a Freckle Pen?

There are countless ways to cover a pimple with makeup.

16 of the Best FSA- and HSA-Eligible Beauty Products

12/05/2023

16 of the Best FSA- and HSA-Eligible Beauty Products

Shopping for beauty products can be fun, but it can also add up fast.

15 Celebrities Who Are Normalizing Acne

10/24/2023

15 Celebrities Who Are Normalizing Acne

Acne is something everybody gets, and yet it's rarely talked about.

I'm on Accutane, and These Are the Products Saving My Dry Skin

09/16/2023

I'm on Accutane, and These Are the Products Saving My Dry Skin

I've had acne for more than a decade (thanks hormones and PCOS), and through the years, I've learned to (mostly) control my breakouts and oiliness with the appropriate products.