Dermatologists Say These Are the Best Skincare Products for Acne-Prone Skin

Dealing with acne-prone skin is complicated whether you've experienced breakouts since you were a teenager or got your first set of pimples as an adult. It's a tricky skin condition to deal with because there are so many causes that can kickstart the formation of bumps and breakouts.

"Acne can be due to a variety of causes," says Dhaval Bhanusali, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City. This includes an increase in oil production that leads to clogged pores, slow cell turnover, which causes dead skin to pile up and clog pores, and reactions to topical creams or makeup.

On top of all the different causes of acne, there are also varying types of the condition, says Joshua Zeichner, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City. "Generally speaking, acne is divided into inflammatory and non-inflammatory subtypes," he says. "Non-inflammatory acne includes blackheads and whiteheads typically seen in the T-zone, [and] inflammatory acne includes the red bumps, pus pimples, and even the deeper nodules and cysts."

If you're prone to breakouts, you probably know that there's no shortage of acne products available on the market, which is great but also intimidating if you don't know what to look for. Luckily, with the help of top dermatologists, we've gathered the best acne products. Keep reading for the best treatments, serums, cleansers, moisturizers, and more to help get rid of pimples.