Anti-Acne Serums

Shop Anti-Acne Serums Online at Adore Beauty

Adore Beauty is an official stockist of many skincare brands, including The Ordinary, La Roche-Posay, CeraVe and The Breakout Hack, so you can shop anti-acne serums for blemish-prone skin in one place. Browse formulas built around ingredients such as niacinamide, salicylic acid and retinol, and compare them side by side. Serums are lightweight, which makes them easy to add to a routine you already have.

Best Serums for Acne-Prone Skin

If you are not sure where to begin, a niacinamide serum is one place to start. The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is described as a balancing serum that targets blemishes, congestion and excess oil, and you can browse more niacinamide serums here. The La Roche-Posay Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum is made for adults with acne-prone skin and is described as helping reduce breakouts and imperfections, leaving skin looking smoother and more refined. For a calming option, The Breakout Hack Rebound Serum is described as calming angry skin and fortifying your barrier.

Shop Salicylic Acid and Retinol Serums

For an exfoliating option, The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution is described as an exfoliating serum that clears pores and refines skin texture. The CeraVe Blemish Control Resurfacing Retinol Serum is a gentle, fragrance-free retinol serum developed with dermatologists for blemish-prone skin, and it is described as helping to fade the look of blemishes, brighten and support the skin moisture barrier with added ceramides. Exfoliating and retinol serums can be stronger than other steps in your routine, so read the directions on the product page and label before you use them. If your skin feels dry, pair them with a hydrating or hyaluronic acid serum, and add a spot treatment or pimple patch for individual blemishes.

How to Choose the Right Anti-Acne Serum

Start with the concern that bothers you most, whether that is oil, congestion or the marks blemishes leave behind, then pick one active to try first. Introducing one new product at a time makes it easier to see how your skin responds. For dark marks left after a blemish, see our pigmentation serums. If your skin is sensitive, or your breakouts are persistent or painful, it is worth speaking to a pharmacist, GP or dermatologist before adding new products.

Frequently Asked Questions About Anti-Acne Serums