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Best Skincare Products that are good for Acne and Brightening Skin

Explore the top products for acne and brightening skin with detailed ingredient breakdowns, usage guidelines, and reviews from skincare lovers like you.

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The Ordinary

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

3.2 (240) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $6.00

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 11 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, oily skin and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser US & Canada

CeraVe
5 Regions
Foaming Facial Cleanser

3.3 (94) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ American

⸱ $15.78

face cleanser that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 24 ingredients.

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

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+

Beauty of Joseon
50 SPF
Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+

3.5 (222) ⸱ Sunscreen ⸱ Korean

⸱ $14.40

vegan and cruelty-free sunscreen that contains niacinamide, spf and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 41 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, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++

SKIN1004
50 SPF
Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++

3.9 (208) ⸱ Sunscreen ⸱ Korean

⸱ $8.99

vegan and cruelty-free sunscreen that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, spf and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 42 ingredients.

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

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US

Paula's Choice
3 Regions
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

3.2 (72) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $15.60

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains bha.

Details

This product contains 8 ingredients.

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

Beauty of Joseon

Ginseng Essence Water

4.1 (98) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $22.20

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 24 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 fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ Australia

La Roche-Posay
9 Regions
Cicaplast Baume B5+

3.6 (145) ⸱ Moisturizer ⸱ French

⸱ $23.89

general moisturizer that contains exfoliants, spf and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 33 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

Beauty of Joseon

Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal

3.8 (63) ⸱ Eye Moisturizer ⸱ Korean

⸱ $13.60

vegan and cruelty-free eye moisturizer that contains ceramides, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides, retinoid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 36 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 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

CeraVe

Renewing SA Cleanser

2.9 (48) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ American

⸱ $11.47

face cleanser that contains bha, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and pha.

Details

This product contains 27 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 and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

COSRX

AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner

3.7 (93) ⸱ Toner ⸱ Korean

⸱ $7.89

vegan and cruelty-free toner that contains aha and bha.

Details

This product contains 11 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, dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

SKIN1004

Madagascar Centella Toning Toner

3.9 (69) ⸱ Toner ⸱ Korean

⸱ $5.59

vegan and cruelty-free toner that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and pha.

Details

This product contains 15 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 fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

AXIS - Y

Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum

3.4 (63) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $14.49

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 25 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 dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

La Roche-Posay

Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser

3.9 (40) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ French

⸱ $13.99

face cleanser that contains ceramides and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 15 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 and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

I'm from

Rice Toner

3.5 (64) ⸱ Toner ⸱ Korean

⸱ $19.60

vegan and cruelty-free toner that contains niacinamide.

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 anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Dr. Althea

345 Relief Cream

2.9 (68) ⸱ Moisturizer ⸱ Korean

⸱ $20.90

vegan and cruelty-free general moisturizer that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 38 ingredients.

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

Beauty of Joseon

Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide

2.9 (63) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $13.60

cruelty-free serum that contains bha, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 30 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

Anua

Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam

3.1 (41) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ Korean

⸱ $11.00

cruelty-free face cleanser that contains bha, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 40 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 fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Anua

Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum

3.3 (41) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $20.40

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains bha, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin c.

Details

This product contains 51 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

Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream Jar

Dr.G
2 Types
R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream

2.4 (73) ⸱ Moisturizer ⸱ Korean

⸱ $25.99

general moisturizer that contains niacinamide and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 37 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, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Cetaphil
6 Regions
Daily Facial Cleanser

2.8 (22) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ American

⸱ $18.10

face cleanser that contains niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 13 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 dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

SKIN1004

Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule

3.1 (56) ⸱ Ampoule ⸱ Korean

⸱ $6.69

vegan and cruelty-free ampoule that contains niacinamide and vitamin c.

Details

This product contains 26 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

CeraVe
2 Regions
Acne Control Cleanser

3.2 (22) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ American

⸱ $14.99

face cleanser that contains bha, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and pha.

Details

This product contains 27 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, 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

PURITO

Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream

3.6 (70) ⸱ Moisturizer ⸱ Korean

⸱ $14.70

vegan and cruelty-free general moisturizer that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and peptides.

Details

This product contains 22 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, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

CeraVe

PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion

3.3 (32) ⸱ Night Moisturizer ⸱ American

⸱ $14.92

night moisturizer that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 24 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, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

COSRX

Propolis Synergy Toner

4.0 (45) ⸱ Toner ⸱ Korean

⸱ $8.79

cruelty-free toner that contains hyaluronic acid.

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, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

CeraVe

Resurfacing Retinol Serum

3.6 (43) ⸱ Serum ⸱ American

⸱ $12.17

serum that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and retinoid.

Details

This product contains 33 ingredients.

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

Some By Mi

AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner

3.2 (42) ⸱ Toner ⸱ Korean

⸱ $11.29

toner that contains bha, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and pha.

Details

This product contains 26 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 fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

CeraVe Hydrating Cream-To-Foam Cleanser USA

CeraVe
1 Region
Hydrating Cream-To-Foam Cleanser

3.5 (28) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ American

⸱ $13.69

vegan face cleanser that contains bha, ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 60 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 anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Round Lab Birch Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++

Round Lab
50 SPF
Birch Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++

3.9 (59) ⸱ Sunscreen ⸱ Korean

⸱ $19.60

sunscreen that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, spf, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 40 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils and silicones
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

COSRX

Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser

2.8 (35) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ Korean

⸱ $3.89

cruelty-free face cleanser that contains bha.

Details

This product contains 23 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 dry skin, brightening skin and oily skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe