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Breakouts

REMOVING breakouts IN 3 STEPS

Do you suffer from breakouts? With the right skincare products, you can responsibly prevent the development of breakouts. Keep your skin clean by removing the excess sebum and all your make-up with a mild facial cleanser. Then use a BHA exfoliant that works as an anti-inflammatory. During the day, protect your skin with a light cream with at least SPF 30. This counteracts inflammatory reactions caused by sunlight. Discover more

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    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    Soft on skin, hard on breakouts

    Hydrates without clogging pores

    Stay clear throughout the festive season, and glow into the New Year.

    Glycerine, Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Ceramides
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    All skin types
    Breakouts, Anti-Ageing, Dull skin

    Target signs of ageing with a calcium-encapsulated retinoid that helps minimise any irritation

    Derm-level results without a prescription

    Strengthens & smooths for an improved skin barrier

    Firm & fortify your complexion this festive season.

    0.1% Retinaldehyde (Retinal), 0.16% Oleyl Adapalenate (Adapinoid), Skin-identical ceramides
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    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Anti-Ageing, Blackheads, Brown spots

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    Fast-absorbing liquid formula

    Protects from sun damage

    The BHA Liquid Exfoliant removes built-up dead skin cells and fights blackheads while SPF 50 protects your glow.

    Salicylic Acid/BHA, Antioxidants, Green Tea Extract
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    All skin types
    Breakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores, Dull skin

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    Fast-absorbing liquid formula

    Removes built-up dead skin cells

    Fast absorbing liquid formula removes built-up dead skin cells and fights blackheads.

    Salicylic Acid/BHA, Green Tea Extract, Methylpropanediol
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    All skin types
    Breakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    Unclogs and visibly refines pores

    Reduces discolouration from breakouts

    The Breakout-Fighting Bestsellers contains a trio of essentials to help you battle breakouts, blackheads & scars from post-breakouts marks.

    Salicylic Acid/BHA, Azelaic Acid, Glycerine
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  • -20%
    All skin types
    Breakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    Unclogs and visibly refines pores

    Calms red skin

    Reveal your clearest skin yet with this essential 3-step skincare routine that unclogs pores, fights breakouts and minimises pores.

    Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Salicylic Acid/BHA, Avobenzone
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  • -20%
    All skin types
    Breakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    Unclogs and visibly refines pores

    Reduces discolouration from breakouts

    Reveal your clearest skin yet with this 4-step skincare routine that unclogs pores, fights breakouts and blackheads and minimises post-breakout marks.

    Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Salicylic Acid/BHA, Avobenzone
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  • -15%
    All skin types
    Breakouts, Blackheads, Dull skin

    Promotes radiant-looking skin

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    Hydrates without clogging pores

    Reveal a radiant glow with this bestselling duo that exfoliates and illuminates skin while protecting it from pollution and UV rays.

    Salicylic Acid/BHA, Licorice root extract, Zinc Oxide
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    All skin types
    Breakouts, Anti-Ageing, Brown spots, Rosacea-prone skin, Dull skin

    Fades brown spots

    Brightens skin

    Fights breakouts

    Fades brown spots, reduces blemish marks, calms the skin.

    Adenosine, Azelaic Acid, Salicylic Acid/BHA
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    Surprise gift
    Travel-size product
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    All skin types
    Breakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores

    Leaves skin feeling clean and refreshed

    Soft on skin, hard on breakouts

    Removes excess oil

    Refreshing cleansing gel gently removes excess oil, debris and pore-clogging impurities.

    Glycerine, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Sodium Laureth Sulfate
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    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Anti-Ageing, Blackheads, Brown spots

    Protects from sun damage

    Suitable for breakout-prone skin

    Light lotion, does not feel oily

    Weightless lotion texture protects skin from the sun and leaves a soft matte finish.

    Antioxidants, Avobenzone, Green Tea Extract
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    Travel-size product
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    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores

    Balances skin

    Restores moisture balance

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    Restore the balance of your skin with this lightly hydrating toner.

    Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Adenosine, Glycerine
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    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    Hydrates without clogging pores

    Sheer lotion texture, absorbs quickly

    This oil-free night cream moisturises acne-prone skin without clogging pores or making breakouts worse.

    Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Blueberry, Ceramides
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    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Anti-Ageing, Brown spots, Sensitive skin

    Mattifies shiny skin

    Protects from sun damage

    Fights signs of ageing

    Lightly tinted moisturising lotion protects skin from sun and absorbs excess oil.

    Antioxidants, Resveratrol, Zinc Oxide
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  • -20%
    All skin types
    Breakouts, Anti-Ageing, Keratosis Pilaris

    Leaves skin softer and smoother

    Removes built-up dead skin cells

    Reduces red bumps

    Gently exfoliates dry, rough and bumpy acne-prone skin leaving it hydrated, smooth and soft.

    Salicylic Acid/BHA, Antioxidants, Chamomile Flower Extract
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    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores

    Balances skin

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    Removes excess oil

    This foaming cleanser removes dirt, excess oil and makeup without stripping skin.

    Aloe Vera, Glycerine, Sunflower Oil
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    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Blackheads, Brown spots, Enlarged pores

    Mattifies shiny skin

    Protects from sun damage

    Suitable for breakout-prone skin

    Water-light fluid minimises the appearance of pores and protects skin from the sun.

    Avobenzone, Green Tea Extract, Vitamin E
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    Travel-size product
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    All skin types
    Anti-Ageing, Brown spots, Enlarged pores

    Smooths skin's surface

    Visibly reduces enlarged pores

    Fades brown spots

    Concentrated 10% niacinamide visibly minimises pore size and improve skin’s texture.

    Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Acetyl glucosamine
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    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Anti-Ageing, Blackheads

    Cleanses skin without drying it out

    Fights signs of ageing

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    Creamy foaming face wash will leave skin feeling refreshed, soft and smooth.

    Bisabolol, Lecithin, Hyaluronic Acid
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    All skin types
    Breakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores

    Removes built-up dead skin cells

    Fights breakouts

    Reduces discolouration from breakouts

    Reduce breakouts & fade blemish marks.

    Salicylic Acid/BHA, Azelaic Acid, Methylpropanediol
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  • -15%
    All skin types
    Breakouts, Anti-Ageing, Blackheads, Dull skin

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    Fast-absorbing liquid formula

    Renews skin below the surface for healthier cell turnover

    Unlock your multi-level glow with multi-level exfoliation.

    Mandelic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid/BHA
    15% set discount
    Surprise gift
    Travel-size product
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    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Anti-Ageing, Blackheads, Enlarged pores, Sensitive skin

    Removes built-up dead skin cells

    Reduces signs of ageing

    Suitable for sensitive skin

    Ultra-light exfoliant improves visible signs of ageing and refines pores for radiant skin.

    Licorice root extract, Peptides, Salicylic Acid/BHA
    Surprise gift
    Travel-size product
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    All skin types
    Breakouts, Anti-Ageing, Brown spots, Rosacea-prone skin

    Fights breakouts

    Reduces discolouration from breakouts

    Calms red skin

    Targets breakouts, dark spots and calms skin in one go.

    Adenosine, Licorice root extract, Salicylic Acid/BHA
    Surprise gift
    Travel-size product
    Full-size product
    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Anti-Ageing, Blackheads, Brown spots

    Suitable for breakout-prone skin

    Fights signs of ageing

    Leaves skin feeling clean and refreshed

    Super-light, anti-ageing toner prevents signs of ageing and refines pores.

    Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Phospholipids, Hyaluronic Acid
    Surprise gift
    Travel-size product
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    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Anti-Ageing, Enlarged pores

    Reduces discolouration from breakouts

    Visibly reduces enlarged pores

    Fights signs of ageing

    A lightweight hyaluronic serum that reduces brown spots from breakouts and makes pores less visible.

    Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Quercetin, Hyaluronic Acid
    Surprise gift
    Travel-size product
    Full-size product
    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Blackheads, Brown spots, Enlarged pores

    Gives skin a matte finish

    Light lotion, does not feel oily

    Suitable for breakout-prone skin

    Lightweight, mattifying lotion protects skin from signs of ageing caused by the sun.

    Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Avobenzone, Vitamin E
    Surprise gift
    Travel-size product
    Full-size product
    Normal skin, Combination skin
    Breakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores, Redness

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    Calms red skin

    Unclogs and visibly refines pores

    Liquid exfoliant gently exfoliates the skin’s surface and inside pores for clearer skin.

    Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Salicylic Acid/BHA, Hyaluronic Acid
    Surprise gift
    Travel-size product
    Full-size product
    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores, Redness

    Soft on skin, hard on breakouts

    Fast-absorbing liquid formula

    Fights blackheads

    Liquid exfoliant quickly penetrates deep inside pores, effectively clearing breakouts.

    Green Tea Extract, Methylpropanediol, Salicylic Acid/BHA
    Surprise gift
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    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores

    Balances skin

    Light lotion, does not feel oily

    Suitable for breakout-prone skin

    This gel moisturiser absorbs quickly to give a matte finish, without clogging pores.

    Oat Extract, Glycerine, Niacinamide/Vitamin B3
    Surprise gift
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    Combination skin
    Breakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    Light gel, does not feel sticky

    Removes built-up dead skin cells

    Leave-on gel exfoliant gently targets blackheads and enlarged pores.

    Bisabolol, Green Tea Extract, Salicylic Acid/BHA
    Surprise gift
    Travel-size product
    Full-size product
  • -15%
    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    Removes built-up dead skin cells

    Restores moisture balance

    Lock in moisture, balance pores and beat breakouts.

    15% set discount
    Surprise gift
    Travel-size product
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    Oily skin
    Blackheads, Enlarged pores

    Mattifies shiny skin

    Great addition to your skincare regime

    Visibly reduces enlarged pores

    Keeps oily skin shine-free for up to 6 hours, while minimising the appearance of pores.

    Silicone, Glycerine
    Surprise gift
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    All skin types
    Breakouts, Very dry skin, Redness

    Moisturising lotion

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    Anti-inflammatory

    Lightweight lotion softens and hydrates skin while diminishing blackheads and blemishes.

    Allantoin, Oat Extract, Salicylic Acid/BHA
    Surprise gift
    Travel-size product
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    All skin types
    Anti-Ageing, Enlarged pores, Dull skin

    For a radiant, healthy glow

    Reduces signs of ageing

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    A gentle rinse-off exfoliant peel that dramatically resurfaces skin. The multi-acid blend is suitable for weekly use and visibly smooths wrinkles, refines rough, bumpy texture, brightens tone & unclogs pores.

    AHA Blend, Salicylic Acid/BHA, Butterfly Pea Flower Extract
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  • -15%
    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Anti-Ageing, Enlarged pores

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    Removes built-up dead skin cells

    Restores moisture balance

    'Tis the season to tone down shiny skin & ring in your best glow

    Salicylic Acid/BHA, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide/Vitamin B3
    15% set discount
    Surprise gift
    Travel-size product
    Full-size product
  • -20%
    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Anti-Ageing, Blackheads

    Fights signs of ageing

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    Balances skin

    Combination skin, Oily skin

    These 4 travel-size products deliver a skincare routine which tackles multiple signs of ageing while keeping skin balanced and breakout-free.

    Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Salicylic Acid/BHA, Licorice root extract
    Surprise gift
    Travel-size product
    Full-size product
    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Anti-Ageing, Blackheads

    Formulated for dry and oily areas

    Visibly reduces enlarged pores

    Suitable for breakout-prone skin

    Weightless formula fights blackheads and protects skin from environmental damage.

    Astaxanthin, Retinol (Vitamin A), Willow Bark Extract
    Surprise gift
    Travel-size product
    Full-size product
    All skin types
    Breakouts, Anti-Ageing, Brown spots, Enlarged pores

    Repairs sun damage

    Helps skin act younger

    Leaves skin softer and smoother

    Concentrated 1% retinol effectively improves the appearance of wrinkles and skin tone.

    Retinol (Vitamin A), Licorice root extract, Oat Extract
    Surprise gift
    Travel-size product
    Full-size product
  • -15%
    All skin types
    Breakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    Removes built-up dead skin cells

    Leaves skin feeling clean and refreshed

    Cleanse skin, unclog pores and get ready to glow.

    15% set discount
    Surprise gift
    Travel-size product
    Full-size product
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    All skin types
    Breakouts, Anti-Ageing, Dull skin

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    Removes built-up dead skin cells

    5% vitamin C supercharges UV protection, minimises discolouration and prevents future dark spots

    BHA-guaranteed glow, vitamin C-enhanced sun protection.

    15% set discount
    Surprise gift
    Travel-size product
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    All skin types
    Breakouts, Brown spots, Redness

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    Removes built-up dead skin cells

    Fades brown spots

    Targeted system to reduce breakouts & redness.

    15% set discount
    Surprise gift
    Travel-size product
    Full-size product
    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Blackheads, Enlarged pores, Redness

    Visibly reduces enlarged pores

    Removes excess oil

    Calms red skin

    A charcoal gel mask that decongests and minimises pores, while balancing skin.

    Charcoal, Kaolin, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
    Surprise gift
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    Full-size product
    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores

    Removes excess oil

    Balances skin

    Visibly reduces enlarged pores

    Absorbs oil, reduces blackheads and enlarged pores, and balances oily skin.

    Glycerine, Kaolin, Willow Bark Extract
    Surprise gift
    Travel-size product
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What is acne?

Acne is often associated with teenagers and puberty, but the truth is that you can get breakouts at any age. In any case, breakouts are one of the most annoying and most common skin problems in the world. They can develop on different parts of the body, such as on your face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and arms. When we hear the word acne, we often think of classic teenage breakouts, but various other forms also exist. You can read all about them here.

How to control acne-prone skin

Paula's Choice products allow you to fight breakouts in three simple steps. Start with a facial cleanser against breakouts. Then use exfoliants against breakouts and use one of our other creams against breakouts during the day.

Step 1: Facial cleansers against breakouts
With a cleanser from our collection, you can gently remove make-up and sebum. This reduces the chance of breakouts developing.

Step 2: Exfoliants against breakouts
When you use an exfoliant with BHA (salicylic acid), you purge pores and blackheads. At the same time, the exfoliants also have an anti-inflammatory and soothing effect. The result: fewer breakouts.

Step 3: Creams against breakouts
During the day, protect your skin with a lightly textured Paula's Choice day cream with SPF. This prevents harmful sun radiation from contributing to the development of inflammatory reactions in your skin.

Buy Paula’s Choice products

Also interested in buying Paula's Choice skincare products to prevent breakouts? Take a look at our products against breakouts. We offer the right solution for everyone. Are you ultimately unsatisfied or believe a different product is better for your skin? Return the product within 60 days and we'll pay back the purchase price.

Beauty begins with truth

Our philosophy? Smart, Safe Beauty. The products you use should work and be good for your skin, no exceptions. Based on our heritage in consumer advocacy, each of our formulas is effective, safe and backed by cited research. We uncover the truth about skincare and share all of the facts with you along the way - because keeping your skin healthy shouldn't be a mystery.

Our products do what they promise and we want you to experience that for yourself, that's why we offer a 60 day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, contact us within 60 days for a full refund.

We're here to help

For any questions about our products or for help on building a skincare routine, please contact our Customer Care team. Our skincare experts are on hand to help you find the best products for your skin.