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7 Products That Cure Dark Spots, Cystic Acne, And More Of The Trickiest Skin Issues
Nearly every beauty product on the market claims to provide a simple solution to your most troubling skin conundrums, but in reality, only a handful actually do their job right. While most acne-fighting products likely will combat stubborn spots and wrinkle creams will slightly soften the look of fine lines, a precious few go above and beyond the call of duty to give you the supermodel-esque skin you never thought you could have without the aid of a $400-an-hour aesthetician. For those hoping to fix chronic dry skin or remove all under eye traces of exhaustion, here are the best problem-solving skin products on the market. And guess what? They actually work.
Flaky, Dry Skin: Fresh Crème Ancienne Ultimate Nourishing Honey Mask
Fresh Crème Ancienne Ultimate Nourishing Honey Mask, $135, Amazon
Honey is a known for its antibacterial properties as well as its ability to hydrate and soothe, making it the perfect one-two punch for dry, flaky skin.
Combination Skin: Clarisonic Mia Sonic Cleansing Brush
Clarisonic Mia Sonic Cleansing Brush, $135, Amazon
Combination skin can be the bane of one’s existence, because finding a single product to treat excess sebum production and dry spots is quite a challenging task. However, a rotating brush like the Clarisonic Mia cleans pores more thoroughly than hand-washing to prevent acne, and it clears dead skin cells from pesky dry spots on the face.
Under Eye Bags: Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Gel Pads
Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Gel Pads, $26, Amazon
Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Gel Pads are heaven in gel pad form: They de-puff the under eye area, and emit a delightful cooling effect while they do their work.
Dehydrated Lips: Amore Pacific Moisture Bound Lip Treatment
Amore Pacific Moisture Bound Lip Treatment, $35, Nordstrom
Sometimes, Chapstick is not enough. And in those cases, Amore Pacific Moisture Bound Lip Treatment provides benefits you didn’t even know your pout needed.
Cystic Acne: Silk'n Blue
Silk’n Blue Acne Solution Device, $112, Amazon
Those who suffer from persistent, cystic acne may feel at a loss for how to cure the condition; dermatologist’s in-office treatments often cost a pretty penny, but over-the-counter treatments often fall short. Enter Silk’n Blue, a blue light treatment which reduces the bacteria responsible for flare-ups over several weeks of treatment. As a sweet bonus, the device only costs $112.
Dark Spots And Scars: Murad Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum
Murad Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum, $48, Amazon
After wearing Murad Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum around the house one Saturday, I was shocked to find its lightening effects were visible on the first use. The serum works wonders on dark spots and acne scars.
Redness And Irritation: Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask
Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask, $52, Sephora
After wandering into Sephora in hot pursuit of something to soothe my incredibly stressed and extremely rosy skin, I was immediately taken under the wing of an employee who sat me in one of the store’s designated makeover chairs and applied a thin layer of Peter Thomas Roth’s Cucumber Gel Mask to my face. After roughly six minutes, a soothed, brighter face stared back at me in the mirror.
