Acne Approved Cleansers I’m Loving

Dealing with acne is like battling on a battlefield, but with a disciplined routine and the right products for your skin, it is manageable.

 In the past, acne has been a struggle for me. I’m still working on finding a treatment without resorting to birth control or harsh pills like Accutane. After one round of Accutane, I experienced shedding of 1/3 of my hair and worsening skin + skin barrier. This was four years ago. It took me years to figure out a way to manage the acne inside and out. Here, I’ll share some top acne cleansers that are gentle on your skin and have shown great results.

Good Molecules Rose Water Cleanser $12 USD

  • Affordable
  • Cruelty-free
  • Vegan
  • Fragrance-free
  • Rich in Antioxidant
  • Rosewater to sooth skin
  • Aims to Balance, Brighten, and Clarify skin

RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Gel Cleanser $11.99 USD

  • Key ingredient Vitamin C
  • Dermatologist tested
  • Sulfate Free
  • PETA approved
  • Paraben free
  • Fragrance free
  • Instantly removes debris, excess oil, and other skin-dulling impurities
  • Softer skin
  • Aims to improve radiance, reduction in pores, and improve skin tone and texture.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Facial Cleanser $16.99 USD

  • 2% Saylicic Acid
  • Lipo-Hydroxy Acid
  • Glycerin
  • Removes excess oils and impurities
  • Aims to smooth texture and clear breakouts
  • Dermatologist tested
  • Ideal for sensitive skin
  • Paraben free
  • Fragrance free
  • Oil free
  • Non Comedogenic
  • Allergy tested

Eau Thermale Avene Cleanance Cleansing Gel Foam $34 USD

  • Purifies, cleanses, mattifies skin
  • Alcohol free
  • Paraben free
  • Soap free
  • Mineral oil-free
  • AHA/BHA free
  • Comedoclstin: derived from Milk thistle helps to reduce breakouts
  • Gentle Surfactants: cleanses skin throughly
  • Avene Thermal Spring Water: clinically proven to soothe skin
  • Zinc Gluconate: reduce redness

 

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Nejilka Arias

Fashion Editor

Nejilka Arias is a New York born, Dominican/American fashion editor, model and digital creator based in Sydney, Australia. As Fashion Editor at StyleCartel, she covers designer collections, emerging talent and the latest movements in fashion, with a perspective shaped by her instinct for personal style and culture. Her relationship with fashion began in 2008, when she started sharing outfits on Chictopia, later launching her own blog, ModelsWhoBlog. Since then, she has built a career at the intersection of fashion, imagery and digital media, collaborating with brands and developing a distinct aesthetic rooted in modern minimalism and understated glamour. Beyond fashion, Nejilka’s work extends into beauty, travel and lifestyle. A certified Pilates instructor, she also brings an interest in movement and wellbeing to her creative pursuits. In 2020, she was named one of Sorbet Magazine’s *Creatives to Watch*.