7 Best Pimple Creams for Getting Rid of Acne

This legendary lotion is known as a miracle cure for getting rid of pesky pimples. It’s a celeb fave for a reason. Mario Badescu’s signature product uses salicylic acid to dry out pimples overnight.

This Clean & Clear product basically zaps pimples off your face. It’s a thin gel packed with salicylic acid, so it clears the pores of any gunk, dirt, or oil. Luckily, it’s also pretty affordable. 

Versatile enough to work for all skin types, Kate Somerville’s Eradikate treatment helps fade pimples over time and prevent future breakouts. Ingredients like sulfur help minimize the appearance of pores. 

Just because your skin is oily doesn’t mean you should shy away from moisturizing lotions. This light, oil-free Murad lotion helps keep the face healthily hydrated without being brink-of-breakout shiny and slick. 

Not only does this Kiehl’s lotion have the usual salicylic acid on its list of ingredients, it also has some other powerful allies to help shrink zits. Aloe and Vitamin B3 work together to keep the skin balanced and hydrated. 

Some treatments go way overboard on the powerfully drying ingredients. This Neutrogena spot treatment keeps things evenly balanced with a small amount of Benzoyl Peroxide that still produces big results. 

This roll-on formula is infused with salicylic acid, witch hazel, camphor, tea tree, green tea, and aloe. It  nourishes the skin but also helps to reduce redness, calm swelling, and heal irritated spots or breakouts.