10 highly rated acne spot treatments that online shoppers swear by

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Mario Badescu

Mario Badescu
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion, $17, available at Amazon, Nordstrom, and Ulta

Amazon rating: 4.1 stars from 2,200+ reviews

Insider Picks senior editor Ellen Hoffman has called this lotion "magic" because it makes pimples disappear overnight. It contains salicylic acid, sulfur, and zinc oxide to quickly and effectively target surface blemishes.

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Mighty Patch

Mighty Patch
Mighty Patch Hydrocolloid Acne Absorbing Spot Dot (36 count), $11.88, available at Amazon and for $12.99 from Mighty Patch Mighty Patch Invisible+ (39 count), $17.99, available at Mighty Patch

Amazon rating: 4.3 stars from 500+ reviews

Insider Picks reporter Mara Leighton and I both swear by this powerful sticker that draws out the fluids from your pimples and protects them from irritation. The new Invisible+ versions are so light and thin that you can get away with wearing them during the day.

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TreeActiv

TreeActiv
TreeActiv Cystic Acne Spot Treatment, $23.70, available at Amazon

Amazon rating: 4.4 stars from 1,100+ reviews

This treatment contains many beneficial ingredients, most notably bentonite clay, which removes excess oil, reduces inflammation, and balances your skin's oil production.

Burt's Bees

Burt's Bees
Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Targeted Spot Treatment for Oily Skin, $4.99, available at Amazon

Amazon rating: 3.7 stars from 1,100+ reviews

Burt's Bees' natural solution to oily skin acne includes tea tree, calendula, yarrow, and parsley extracts and has been clinically proven to improve blemishes in 48 hours.

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Boscia

Boscia
Boscia Clear Complexion Willow Bark Spot Treatment, $18, available at Amazon and Sephora

Sephora rating: 3.8 stars from 600+ reviews

The star ingredient of this spot treatment is willow bark, which is especially good for sensitive skin. Other notable ingredients include a purifying soapberry peel, jojoba leaf, and vitamins C and E.

COSRX

COSRX
COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch, 24 Patches, $12.99, available at Amazon

Amazon rating: 3.9 stars from 3,000+ reviews

COXRX makes one of the most popular varieties of hydrocolloid stickers, and they're really affordable. The patches come in different sizes so you have a whole range of options as you tackle breakouts.

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Kate Somerville

Kate Somerville
Kate Somerville EradiKate Acne Treatment, $26, available at Amazon, Sephora, and Ulta

Sephora rating: 4.3 stars from 2,600+ reviews

Expect a slight smell from this treatment, which is formulated with a high level of sulfur to reduce existing blemishes and prevent future ones.

Clean & Clear

Clean & Clear
Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment, $5.98, available at Amazon, Target, and Walmart

Amazon rating: 4.1 stars from 900+ reviews

Though it does contain a small percentage of salicylic acid, this treatment won't dry your skin out and you can use it up to three times a day.

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Clinique

Clinique
Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel, $27, available at Sephora, Macy's, and Nordstrom

Sephora rating: 4.2 stars from 700 reviews

Spread this gel all over your face, or use it as a spot treatment. The results compare to the leading prescription topical gel, a claim that's backed by rave reviews across online retailers.

Origins

Origins
Origins Super Spot Remover Blemish Treatment Gel, $18, available at Sephora, Ulta, and Macy's

Sephora rating: 4.0 stars from 1,000+ reviews

This spot remover acts quickly while correcting discoloration and redness. At the same time, it has exfoliators to clear your pores.

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