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Not today, breakouts.
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It layers well with other products, so you might rest assured it will seamlessly transition into your routine.
If you’re on a budget, another standout option isAveeno Clear Complexion Daily Acne Facial Moisturizer.
Formulated with salicylic acid, this pick will keep your pores clean and complexion clear.
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We loved the moisturizer’s smooth, soothing consistency and the light botanical scent.
It doesn’t clog my pores and actually reduces my breakouts and blemishes.
It even helped minimize puffiness from any blemishes that I did have."
Byrdie / Rachel Marek
With only a 0.5% concentration of salicylic acid, this Aveeno moisturizer gently unclogs without causing dryness.
In fact, whenever we applied this moisturizer, we got a refreshing dose of hydration.
Although we enjoyed the fresh scent, it didnt linger either.
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We used this moisturizer daily, and our breakouts decreased not only in frequency but also in severity.
A huge win for us.
It felt like my skin was thanking me every time I applied it.
Byrdie / Mike Navarro
My skin was more hydrated, and my breakouts decreased in frequency and severity."
The result is a thick, creamy moisturizer that absorbs quickly and leaves a lightweight, hydrated feel.
We werent a fan of the medicinal scent, but eventually, we got used to it.
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I didn’t experience any breakouts (which is very common for me when trying new moisturizers)."
Yet Skinbetter Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatmentdeeply hydrated our skin without causing breakouts.
And unlike some other picks we tested, the hydration lasted all day.
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Alyssa, tester with combination, sensitive skin:“It’s very moisturizing and rather heavy.
With that said, our number one pick is the Clarifying Water Gel, an oil-free,noncomedogenicformula.
By the end of the testing period, our complexion was clearer and more hydrated.
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While we wish this formula contained SPF, its simplicity can be ideal for those with sensitivities.
I didn’t experience any sensitivity, burning, redness, or tingling when I applied it.”
The moisturizer also features a Green Calming Complexincludinggreen tea extractandaloe verato soothe and hydrate.
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Other moisturizers sometimes would cause redness in combination, but this moisturizer worked perfectly alongside it.
You could tell my skin looked refreshed and had a glow to it."
Instead, its best to use anoncomedogenic moisturizerlike this one from Cetaphil that helps reduce oil and pimples.
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Bailey, tester with combination skin:“The product absorbs really well into the skin.
Foundation still looks good and natural over the moisturizer.
In fact, it works as a really good makeup primer because it has mattifying properties.”
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It is very gentle and provides an immediate cooling effect that I feel mostly in my cheek area.
Thats why we love this Dermalogica moisturizer with SPF and acne-fighting ingredients.
Jessica, tester with combination skin:“This product is more a sunscreen than a moisturizer.
Byrdie / Shannon Amann
“Generally, I recommend that those with acne-prone skin moisturize twice a day,” says board-certified dermatologistDr.
There is debate among dermatologists whether moisturizers should be applied before or after an acne cream.
My personal opinion is to apply the moisturizer first to prime and hydrate the skin, says Dr. Zeichner.
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