A crop of new topical treatments with tried-and-true active ingredients like sulfur and salicylic acid promise to provide breakout relief—and more.
Jaime Earl Restorative Serum is aimed at ultrasensitive and aging skin. The gentle formula helps treat acne, psoriasis and eczema with MSM, a source of skin-healing sulfur. $52; jaimeearl.com
Dermadoctor Ain’t Misbehavin’ Intensive Medicated Blackhead Treatment chemically exfoliates clogged pores to treat blackheads within two months using glycolic, salicylic and azelaic acids. $42; sephora.com.
Unlike traditional cream and gel spot treatments, Bare Escentuals RareMinerals Blemish Therapy comes in the form of a translucent powder. The healing dust, which contains sulfur, mattifies greasiness and also hides redness. $28; qvc.com