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Acne / Blemish-Prone

Skincare for blemish-prone skin: gentle cleansers, clarifying serums and light moisturisers to help keep pores clear and skin calm.

  • Dermalogica Clear Start Clearing Defense SPF30 59ml
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  • Dermalogica Deep Breakout Liquid Patch 15ml
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    Dermalogica Clearing Skin Wash
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  • Dermalogica Clear Start Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion
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  • Dermalogica Breakout Clearing Booster 30ml
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  • NeoStrata Clarify Gel Plus
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    Biretix Cleanser - Purifying Cleansing Gel
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  • Dermalogica Retinol Clearing Oil 30ml
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  • Dermalogica Clear Start Clarifying Body Spray 177ml
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  • Biretix Hydramat Fluid
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  • Teoxane AHA Cleansing Gel
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  • Biretix Tri-Active Anti-Blemish Spray
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  • Dermalogica Clear Start Golden Hour Hydrating SPF30 Stick
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  • Biretix Tri-Active Anti-Blemish Gel
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  • Pharmaceris T Comedo Acne Anti-Comedone Cream
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  • Pharmaceris T Medi Acne-Pointgel Spot Treatment Gel
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  • Biretix Micropeel Purifying Exfoliant Treatment
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  • Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel
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  • Biretix Mask - Sebum-Regulating
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  • Exuviance Clarifying & Renewing Serum
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  • Dermalogica Breakout Biotic Moisturiser
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  • Biretix Isorepair Cream
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  • Avant Blue Volcanic Stone Purifying & Antioxydising Cleansing Gel
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  • Biretix Oil Control Solution
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Skincare for blemish-prone skin

Blemish-prone skin does best with a consistent, gentle routine rather than harsh scrubs. Cleanse twice daily with a gel cleanser, use an exfoliating acid such as salicylic or mandelic acid a few times a week, and keep hydration light so skin stays balanced. Environ Clarity+, Dermalogica Clear Start and Biretix are all designed for oily, congested skin.

If breakouts are painful, scarring or persistent, please speak to your GP or a pharmacist alongside your skincare.

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AboutAcne / Blemish-Prone

Breakouts start when excess oil and dead skin cells block pores. Bacteria and inflammation then turn those blockages into spots. Hormones, stress and heavy products can all play a part, which is why blemishes often cluster on the chin, jaw, forehead or back.

What to look for

  • Salicylic acid, which works inside the pore to help keep it clear
  • Niacinamide, to help balance oil and calm the look of redness
  • Vitamin A, for smoother, more even-looking skin over time
  • Lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturisers and SPF

Keep the routine simple: a gentle gel cleanser morning and night, one targeted serum, a light moisturiser and daily SPF. Scrubbing harder or layering several strong actives usually makes things worse. Environ Clarity+, NeoStrata Clarify and Dermalogica Active Clearing are good places to start.

If breakouts are painful, leave marks or scars, or are knocking your confidence, see your GP or a dermatologist. Skincare works best alongside professional advice, not instead of it.