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Best Cheap Facial Treatments that are good for Acne

Explore the top cheap facial treatments for acne with detailed ingredient breakdowns, usage guidelines, and reviews from skincare lovers like you.

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Differin

Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment

4.6 (41) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ American

⸱ $14.39

facial treatment that contains retinoid.

Details

This product contains 8 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones or sulfates
it does contain parabens
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Tower 28 Beauty

SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray

3.3 (18) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ American

⸱ $12.00

vegan and cruelty-free facial treatment that contains 3 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 3 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Mediheal

Madecassoside Blemish Pad

3.2 (31) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ Korean

⸱ $18.70

facial treatment that contains aha and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 34 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
it does contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Duo (+) Dual Action Acne Treatment

3.7 (23) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ French

⸱ $22.99

facial treatment that contains benzoyl peroxide, exfoliants and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 13 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

CeraVe

Acne Control Gel

3.3 (8) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ American

⸱ $16.01

facial treatment that contains aha, bha, ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 24 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
it does contain fragrances and sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

De La Cruz

Sulfur Ointment Acne Medication Maximum Strength

4.3 (27) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ American

⸱ $2.00

vegan and cruelty-free facial treatment that contains exfoliants.

Details

This product contains 2 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

La Roche-Posay

Cicaplast Gel B5

4.3 (15) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ French

⸱ $22.99

facial treatment that contains hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 19 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain silicones
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

The INKEY List Succinic Acid Acne Treatment Europe

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2 Regions
Succinic Acid Acne Treatment

3.6 (8) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ British

⸱ $13.00

vegan and cruelty-free facial treatment that contains bha and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 22 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
it is likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

COSRX

The Retinol 0.1 Cream

4.3 (4) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ Korean

⸱ $17.55

cruelty-free facial treatment that contains hyaluronic acid, retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 51 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
it does contain oils and silicones
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Rovectin

Skin Essentials Activating Treatment Lotion

4.6 (8) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ Korean

⸱ $20.80

vegan and cruelty-free facial treatment that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 31 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Stridex

Max Strength Acne Pads

4.5 (2) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ American

⸱ $4.47

facial treatment that contains aha and bha.

Details

This product contains 12 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, oils or parabens
it does contain common allergens, fragrances, silicones and sulfates
it is likely to be good for brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Paula's Choice

Regular Strength Daily Skin Clearing Treatment with 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide

4.8 (4) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ American

⸱ $22.00

cruelty-free facial treatment that contains benzoyl peroxide.

Details

This product contains 14 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Mario Badescu

Drying Lotion

3.2 (6) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ American

⸱ $17.00

vegan and cruelty-free facial treatment that contains bha and exfoliants.

Details

This product contains 10 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols and common allergens
it is likely to be good for fighting acne and brightening skin
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Sudocrem

Antiseptic Healing Cream

5.0 (3) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ British

⸱ $11.49

facial treatment that contains exfoliants.

Details

This product contains 17 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Neutrogena

On-the-Spot Acne Treatment

4.0 (2) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ American

⸱ $8.27

facial treatment that contains benzoyl peroxide.

Details

This product contains 9 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Neutrogena

Stubborn Acne AM Face Treatment

5.0 (2) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ American

⸱ $10.87

facial treatment that contains benzoyl peroxide.

Details

This product contains 9 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Neutrogena

Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel

3.2 (6) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ American

⸱ $9.32

facial treatment that contains benzoyl peroxide.

Details

This product contains 9 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

up&up

Max. Strength Acne Medication

5.0 (1) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ American

⸱ $3.69

facial treatment that contains benzoyl peroxide.

Details

This product contains 7 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Good Molecules

Overnight Exfoliating Treatment

4.0 (2) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ American

⸱ $6.00

vegan and cruelty-free facial treatment that contains aha, bha, hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 18 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

The Ordinary

Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane

1.7 (3) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $12.00

cruelty-free facial treatment that contains retinoid.

Details

This product contains 10 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Hero Cosmetics

Rescue Balm

Facial Treatment ⸱ American

⸱ $12.99

cruelty-free facial treatment that contains peptides and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 37 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
it does contain silicones and sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

The Ordinary

100% Niacinamide Powder

1.0 (1) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $6.40

vegan and cruelty-free facial treatment that contains niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 1 ingredient.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

SKIN1004

Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Spot Cream

4.0 (1) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ Korean

⸱ $12.20

vegan and cruelty-free facial treatment that contains exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and pha.

Details

This product contains 42 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Acne Free

Adapalene Gel 0.1%

Facial Treatment ⸱ American

⸱ $9.97

vegan facial treatment that contains retinoid.

Details

This product contains 7 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones or sulfates
it does contain parabens
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Pyunkang Yul

Acne Cream

2.5 (2) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ Korean

⸱ $9.60

cruelty-free facial treatment that contains niacinamide and peptides.

Details

This product contains 30 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Clean & Clear

Persa-Gel10 Acne Medication

3.3 (3) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ American

⸱ $4.97

facial treatment that contains benzoyl peroxide.

Details

This product contains 7 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Some By Mi

AHA, BHA, PHA 14 Days Super Miracle Spot All Kill Cream

4.0 (4) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ Korean

⸱ $9.97

facial treatment that contains bha, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and pha.

Details

This product contains 41 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

The INKEY List Mandelic Acid Treatment Europe

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2 Regions
Mandelic Acid Treatment

3.5 (2) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ British

⸱ $13.00

vegan and cruelty-free facial treatment that contains aha, ceramides, retinoid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 30 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Clean & Clear

ADVANTAGE Acne Spot Treatment

Facial Treatment ⸱ American

⸱ $6.47

facial treatment that contains bha.

Details

This product contains 32 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any oils or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens and silicones
it is likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Bubble

Knock Out Acne Spot Treatment

4.3 (3) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ American

⸱ $12.00

vegan and cruelty-free facial treatment that contains bha.

Details

This product contains 16 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe