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Acne & breakouts

Breakouts settle faster with a gentle routine: one targeted treatment, and everything else there to calm and protect your skin. Harsh, stripping products usually make things worse.

How to build your routine

Start with the three essentials, then add the key step. Extras are optional, one at a time. Pick any products below that match.

The essentials

  1. 1
    CleanseA gentle, low pH cleanser that doesn’t leave skin tight.
  2. 2
    MoisturiseA light, soothing cream. Skin still needs it when it’s breaking out.
  3. 3
    SPFEvery morning. A light or matte finish feels comfortable.

The key step

  • ★
    TreatmentBefore moisturiser. Azelaic acid, niacinamide or a gentle BHA. Start with one.

Optional extras

  • +
    Calming toner or padsCentella or heartleaf, after cleansing.
  • +
    Spot patchesOn a spot overnight, so you don’t pick.
Prefer it ready-made? See our Breakouts Routine £116.99
What helps breakouts

Go gently. Add one new active at a time and give it 4 to 6 weeks before you judge it. If breakouts are painful, deep or not improving, see your GP or a dermatologist.

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  • Purito TXA 6% + Niacinamide 10% + Retinal Serum 30ml, pink and orange glass dropper bottle, front
    PuritoTXA + Niacinamide + Retinal Serum

    Retinal · evenings only

    (7)
    £19.99
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  • Purito Azelaic Acid 10 + Kojic + Tea Tree Serum 30ml, lime-green glass dropper bottle, front
    PuritoAzelaic Acid 10 + Kojic Serum

    Treatment · before moisturiser

    (8)
    £18.99
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  • Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule 55ml, dropper bottle of amber ampoule, front
    Skin1004Madagascar Centella Ampoule

    Serum · before moisturiser

    (6)
    £12.00
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  • AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum 50ml
    AXIS-YDark Spot Correcting Glow Serum

    Treatment · before moisturiser

    (1)
    £15.99
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  • Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide 30ml, dropper bottle of golden serum with Korean label, front
    Beauty of JoseonGlow Serum Propolis + Niacinamide

    Treatment · before moisturiser

    (1)
    £14.99
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  • COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch 24 patches, white pouch, front, with one round patch peeling off
    COSRXAcne Pimple Master Patch (24 patches)

    Spot care · on a clean spot

    (3)
    £3.50
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  • Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream 50ml, white squeeze tube, front
    Dr.Althea345 Relief Cream

    Moisturiser · morning & night

    (4)
    £20.99
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  • Arencia Fresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser 120g, open sage-green jar topped with green cleanser Save 6%
    ArenciaGreen Rice Mochi Cleanser

    Cleanser · morning & night

    (4)
    £16.80 £17.99
    Save 6%
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  • Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Azelaic Acid 10 Ampoule 30ml, pale green dropper bottle, front
    Skin1004Centella Azelaic Acid 10 Ampoule

    Treatment · before moisturiser

    £16.99
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  • Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Travel Kit 5 pieces: box with ampoule foam, toning toner, ampoule, soothing cream and cleansing oil
    Skin1004Madagascar Centella Travel Kit (5 pieces)
    £27.50
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  • Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream 70ml, white jar, front
    Dr.GR.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream (70ml)

    Moisturiser · morning & night

    £28.99
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  • Acropass Trouble Cure 6 patches, green and white box, front
    AcropassTrouble Cure (6 patches)

    Spot care · on a clean spot

    (1)
    £14.00
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  • Treat & Protect Set graphic on recurring breakouts, with Purito Azelaic Acid 10 serum and Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Curated set
    K Skin AuraTreat & Protect Set
    £33.99
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  • Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner: AHA + BHA 150ml, clear bottle of pale green toner with white cap, front
    Beauty of JoseonGreen Plum Refreshing Toner: AHA + BHA (150ml)

    Toner · after cleansing

    £15.99
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  • Abib Acne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf Foam 150ml, sage green tube, front
    AbibAcne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf Foam (150ml)

    Cleanser · morning & night

    (2)
    £14.99
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  • Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam 150ml, green gradient squeeze tube with clear cap, front
    AnuaHeartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam (150ml)

    Cleanser · morning & night

    £12.50
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  • Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Relaxing Mask, 1 sheet, green forest-print sachet, front
    Skin1004Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Relaxing Mask (1 sheet)

    Mask · once or twice a week

    £2.80
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  • K Skin Aura Breakouts Routine: Arencia, Skin1004, Anua, Purito, Dr.G and Acropass products lined up with the printed Breakouts Routine card Complete routine
    K Skin AuraBreakouts Routine
    £116.99
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  • COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 150ml, white tube with blue and yellow label, front
    COSRXLow pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser (150ml)

    Cleanser · morning & night

    £13.90
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