Breakout before an event

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• Founders' BatchOurs

  Glow Therapy

  GlowMax Pro LED Mask

  "Ten minutes, three to four nights a week. That's the whole deal."

  $229$479
• BestsellerShop at Hero Cosmetics ↗

  Hero Cosmetics

  Mighty Patch™ Original patch

  "The patch that made spot-shaming obsolete."

  $12.99
• Shop at Grace & Stella ↗

  Grace & Stella

  Hydrocolloid Pimple Patches

  "Little stickers that stop you from picking. Honestly, that's half the battle."

  $9.95
• Shop at Starface ↗

  Starface

  hydro-stars® + big pink

  "Pink pimple patches in a mirrored pink compact. Spot care that looks like an accessory."

  $14.99
• BestsellerShop at Amazon ↗

  Starface

  hydro-stars® + big yellow

  "Pimple patches that make a breakout feel like a choice."

  See price at Amazon
• Shop at Starface ↗

  Starface

  black star

  "Black stars for spots. Equal parts skincare and statement."

  $12.99
• BestsellerShop at Amazon ↗

  Act+Acre

  Scalp Detox Oil

  "Twenty minutes of oil before you wash, for scalps that feel dry, itchy or full of buildup."

  See price at Amazon
• Sleeper HitShop at Topicals ↗

  Topicals

  High Roller Ingrown Tonic

  "The ingrown tonic for the bumps nobody talks about."

  $26
• Shop at Amazon ↗

  Act+Acre

  Salicylic Acid Scalp Exfoliator

  "An exfoliator for your scalp, because flakes don't care how good your hair looks."

  See price at Amazon
• Sleeper HitShop at Mixsoon ↗

  Mixsoon

  and by mixsoon Tea Tree AHA Retinol Body Lotion

  "Exfoliating acids and retinol, for the skin below your chin."

  $25
• Shop at Amazon ↗

  Torriden

  BALANCEFUL Serum

  "Cica serum for skin that gets upset easily. Basically a chill pill in a dropper."

  See price at Amazon
• Shop at Topicals ↗

  Topicals

  Faded Dark Spot Patches

  "Overnight patches for post-breakout marks. Stick, sleep, see what's what."

  $22
• Shop at Amazon ↗

  Anua

  Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum for Brightening and Dark Spots

  "Niacinamide, tranexamic acid and arbutin in one bottle. A serious dark spot lineup for $28."

  See price at Amazon
• Shop at Amazon ↗

  LilyAna Naturals

  Dark Spot Corrector Serum

  "Niacinamide and licorice root for dark spots. Patience required, as always."

  See price at Amazon
• Shop at Amazon ↗

  Naturium

  Barrier Bounce Serum

  "An oil-serum hybrid for skin that feels tight by noon."

  See price at Amazon
• NewShop at Tower 28 ↗

  Tower 28

  SOS Stressed Skin Mini Starter Gift Set

  "A full sensitive-skin routine in minis. The trial run your cranky skin deserves."

  $28
• Shop at Topicals ↗

  Topicals

  Faded Starter Kit

  "The Faded lineup in starter sizes. A low-commitment way to go after dark marks."

  $25
• Shop at Glow Recipe ↗

  Glow Recipe

  Strawberry BHA Pore-Smooth Blur Drops

  "Part serum, part primer, part blotting paper. A pore's worst nightmare."

  $32
• Shop at Ritual ↗

  Ritual

  Synbiotic+

  "Prebiotic, probiotic and postbiotic in one minty capsule. Gut health, minus the pill pile."

  $61.36
• Shop at Needed ↗

  Needed

  Sleep + Relaxation Support

  "A warm chamomile drink that wants you off your phone by 10pm."

  $49.99
• NewShop at Amazon ↗

  Summer Fridays

  Mini Body Butter Trio

  "Three scents, travel sizes, zero commitment issues."

  See price at Amazon
• NewShop at Anua ↗

  Anua

  Barrier Reboot Milky Foam Toner

  "Foam in, exfoliating toner out. Gentle acids, zero sting, a little bit of theater."

  $19
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