Don't you hate it when you wake up to a tender, red bump that's sure to turn into an ugly pimple? There are plenty of products on the market to get rid of blemishes when they appear, but what about preventing them before they form? Fortunately, you can treat the pre-formed pustule before it makes it way to the surface. We tried a slew of different products to discover which ones really work.
1 Almay Clear Complexion Concealer and Treatment Gel
This nifty, two-in-one product provides a treatment gel which contains salicylic acid (a known pimple fighter) on one end, and a concealer on the other. The duo is purse-sized, so you can carry it everywhere, and it really does eliminate blemishes overnight!
2 Mario Badescu Buffering Lotion
If you haven't heard of Mario Badescu, it's time to do some research! The skin care guru is known for his cult products such as the Buffering and Drying Lotion—which are miracle workers on pesky pimples. Apply the buffering lotion on overnight with your fingers for a powerful potion that halts blemishes while you sleep.
3 Kiehl's Blue Herbal Spot Treatment
Almost every beauty editor in the biz has a bottle of this blue lotion in their vanity. The acne-fighting treatment combines natural ingredients such as aloe, witch hazel, and menthol with salicylic acid. The mix of these potent ingredients soothes the skin and kills bacteria deep down—so your zit never reaches the surface!
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Comments
Mar 12, 2012
Laaya A.
Kiehl's Blue Herbal Spot Treatment is an amazing product!
Mar 12, 2012
Heather C.
OOh, nice, I will check out the Almay. I just adore these articles.
Mar 11, 2012
Vicky G.
I will definetly go out and buy the ALMAY 2 in-one! Thanks :) cant wait to try :D
Mar 11, 2012
Natasha R.
i always wake up and poof pimples all over my cheeks and i started use aloe vera to cool off and surprisingly my pimples disappeared and new ones didnt show.
Mar 11, 2012
Jasmine P.
I really want to try Mario Badescu! So many of my friends have used his stuff and their skin is flawless!
Mar 12, 2012
Tara L.
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Lyndsey M.
TOTALLY AGREE with #1!! i have used the almay clear complexion line for ages now, and loved what they did with the concealer when they revamped it recently! i have 2 of these at all times! its the only make-up item besides lip products i carry in my bag, and i always have one at home too :) i love the gel because for a spot treatment its is really gentle and doesn't completely freak my skin out! LOVE :)
Mar 11, 2012
Charmy N.
Tea tree oil!
Mar 11, 2012
Sarah T.
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Lyndsey M.
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Tiffany K.
Mar 11, 2012
Lina l.
A natural remedy is rose water for your blemishes.
Mar 11, 2012
Lex R.
The Kiehl's Spot Treatment actually made my scars worse. The spots where I applied it would turn white as if they were bleached and then would become these horrible dark spots. It also made a patch of skin on my nose peel, leaving behind a deep scar. It was a catastrophe. This may just be a reaction to my skin since there are quite a few people who love this product. Just not for me. Never again. *shudder*
Mar 12, 2012
Gena l.
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Lex R.
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Gena l.
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Lex R.
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Charnell C.
Baking soda and queen helene mint julep mask mixed together and applied on a sit helps me get a head or dries it out in a couple of days. Awesome combo