Looking for a dermatologist-approved skincare routine that actually works for acne-prone skin—without spending a fortune?
You’re in the right place.
In this video, Dr. Aleksandra Brown, board-certified dermatologist, walks you through a complete drugstore skincare routine for acne-prone skin featuring affordable, effective, and accessible products that calm breakouts without stripping your skin.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:05 – Best Cleansers for Acne-Prone Skin
03:11 – Best Moisturizers
05:18 – Best Drugstore Sunscreens
07:49 – Top Treatments for Acne (Retinoids, Salicylic Acid, Pimple Patches)
14:40 – Final Thoughts & Routine Recap
Shop everything mentioned in this video here:
CERAVE | Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser:
LA ROCHE-POSAY | Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser:
VANICREAM | Daily Facial Moisturizer:
CETAPHIL | Gentle Clear Moisturizer:
PANOXYL | PM Balancing Repair Moisturizer:
EUCERIN | Sun Oil Control SPF50 Duo:
CERAVE | AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30: (use code: DRBROWN for 15% off)
DIFFERIN | Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment Gel:
HERO COSMETICS | Mighty Patch Original:
THE ORDINARY | Salicylic Acid 2% Solution:
LA ROCHE-POSAY | Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum:
LA ROCHE-POSAY | Pure Vitamin C Anti-Aging Face Serum:
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What comedogenic rating = comedogenic? Companies have 3’s & 4’s and claim products are noncomedogenic. That vanicream moisturizer is super super heavy and oily for oily skin, the cleanser is great when irritated. That Panoxyl = Cerave ultra light gel dupe. The Cerave gel gave me clogged pores though. For oily skin I love Heimish Matcha Biome Oil-free Calming Gel Moisturizer, or a little heavier = Paula’s Choice Clear Oil Free Moisturizer, next if really dry/irritated Cosrx Comfort Cool Ceramide Gel Cream has rescued me many times and these don’t break me out.
Hi Dr. thanks for your time and all those informations. I have just one qs. Can I apply adapalene gel after using my CeraVe salicylic acid face wash? And I’m using your recommended Vanicream moisturizer. I have been breaking out for the best part of last 2-3 years.. but recently not so much. Now I need more work on my post acne marks and those monthly acnes before and after my menstrual cycle. So if there’s anything else that you want to add or remove that would be helpful too.
Thanks again.
What if we use trent? Is that better or worse than adapalene gel?
Banging my head over wall at this point. I have normal skin, no excessive oil or dry but it is extremely acne prone. And EVERY SINGLE product is for one extreme. Either you have acne + dry or acne + oily. The first clogs me heavily and the other dries me to the point of flaking skin. Whatever on Earth must I do to be rid of acne with normal skin???
Hi Dr Brown, how do we need which of these products we should use? like for the cleaners, I have both pustules and whiteheads, so which would be better for me?