Amazon Prime Day 2023: The Best Beauty Editor-Recommended Acne Spot Treatment Deals

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Acne is totally normal, and data shows it impacts millions of people a year. However, as our beauty editor with acne-prone skin, I totally understand if you’re also looking for a quick fix to pesky pimples. These acne spot treatments are on sale during Amazon Prime Day — and I'm stocking up on one of everything before the sales event wraps on Wednesday, October 11th.

In our Amazon Big Prime Day Deals story, you’ll find a slew of dermatologist-approved acne spot treatments, like my all-time favorite Hero Mighty Patches and Justin Bieber’s go-to Starface pimple patches that are a favorite among Gen Z. Beyond pimple patches, there are also classic overnight acne spot treatments from heavy hitters we all know and love, including Mario Badescu. Some of these products work overnight, while others, such as the Murad Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment, deliver results in as little as a few hours.

And if you’re looking for ways to camouflage and treat your acne, then I have the perfect solutions for you: an Almay concealer and Kourtney Kardashian’s favorite acne-controlling foundation.

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Mighty Patch Original Patch

I’ve tried dozens of pimple patches, but Mighty Patch Original Patch is my no-fail pick every single time. I started using them during the pandemic when I was super stressed and could not get my bi-weekly facials. They work incredibly well on blemishes with a whitehead in the middle, which usually pop up closer to my monthly cycle. Mighty Patch Original Patch also does an excellent job of eliminating angry pimples that other acne spot treatments can’t handle.

Plus, the brand was started and run by an AAPI woman, which is always a win in my book!

Mighty Patch Surface Patch

Acne isn’t just limited to our faces. Body breakouts are real and especially common for those who live an active lifestyle. Just like their fun-sized counterparts, you’ll want to apply this larger pimple patch over clean, dry skin.

The patches work to draw away gunk from the skin overnight. It can also be used on your face, like the cheeks or chin, if you're dealing with a larger acne-prone area.

Hydro-Stars

Last November, Justin Bieber donned the coolest pimple patches in the game from Starface. The fun, star-shaped hydrocolloid pimple patch absorbs fluid, like dirt and oil, within the zits to shrink them. I can confirm that they’re sticky, and their unique shape allows them to effortlessly cover zits on the sides of your nose and mouth area.

They help shrink acne overnight and prevent you from picking your zits, which can lead to discoloration, scarring, inflammation, and irritation.

Bieber was spotted in the black version, but I love the sunshine yellow version that aims to put a positive spin on acne by encouraging wearers to sport their patches proudly and flex on social media.

Clear Complexion Acne & Blemish Spot Treatment Concealer

Don’t just hide your acne, treat it! You can score a top-rated concealer infused with acne-fighting salicylic acid for less than a Venti Starbucks drink. There’s also a blend of aloe vera and prebiotics for the ultimate skin treat on a budget. The hypoallergenic and fragrance-free formulation is also handy for anyone with sensitive skin.

Reviewers praise its lightweight feel and full coverage as their secret to camouflaging annoying breakouts.

Acne Control Foundation

Kourtney Kardashian, senior editor Eunice Lucero-Lee, and I are all fans of Oxygentix foundation. During her Vogue Beauty Secrets video, Kardashian even fangirled over the brand’s Acne Control Foundation. “I swear that this is one of the things that helped really get my skin together,” says Kardashian, who mixes the shades Honey and Almond to get her perfect color match.

Lucero-Lee and I prefer the regular version without salicylic acid, but either way, you can't go wrong with either pick. Notably, this non-comedogenic makeup is formulated with an aloe vera base to calm inflammation and redness, while salicylic acid decongests pores. The brand’s ceravitae complex helps the skin absorb more oxygen and promotes skin cell production and healing.

Drying Lotion

Dermatologists can’t get enough of salicylic acid for treating acne. It’s a form of beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) derived from willow tree bark and is part of the aspirin family. Board-certified dermatologists previously told me that the ingredient also treats blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, and hormonal acne.

In addition to salicylic acid, sulfur is used to unclog pores, and zinc oxide to soak up excess oil. So, hormonal teens dealing with acne will especially love this overnight treatment that also helps reduce the redness of blemishes.

Application is also a breeze: Simply shake the glass container to mix the pink and clear formulation, dip a cotton swab into the mixture, and dot it onto problematic areas.

Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment

Dermatologist Dr. Howard Murad, M.D., is a legend in the beauty world — and his Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment is one of the best acne spot treatments in the game. And let’s be real: What’s better than using a skincare product created by a doctor?!

The fragrance-free and hypoallergenic formulation relies on a 2% maximum-strength concentration of salicylic acid to treat breakouts on contact. Given its gentle yet effective ingredient list, it's safe for all skin types, including normal, oily, combination, and even dry.

Most importantly, this is the fastest-acting acne treatment on our list, working within four hours. So if an angry red pimple pops up before a big date or worse, school picture day, dab this on and let it smooth the skin and clear your pores.

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