Shopping Gift Guides 10 Products to Gift Someone With Acne-Prone Skin No one needs extra irritation, we've all dealt with enough. By Tessa Petak Tessa Petak Instagram Tessa is a New York City based writer, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Penn State in 2019, Tessa moved to the Big Apple to pursue her dreams. She loves a good Netflix binge, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family. And there's nothing like the rush of a good sale. Tessa is a Staff Writer on the News Team at InStyle.com, and she's obsessed with all things pop-culture. Stay up to date with her latest stories here or by following her on the 'Gram. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on November 19, 2021 Pin Share Tweet Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Courtesy/InStyle As someone with super sensitive, acne-prone, combination skin (yeah, it's not fun), I kind of hate receiving beauty products from my family for the holidays. Don't get me wrong, I'm a skincare junkie and love testing out new products as much as the next person. But it just seems like every time I receive some TikTok-trending, celebrity-endorsed product that swears to clear my skin, I end up even more broken out than before. So then those pretty, shiny bottles just sit in my medicine cabinet collecting dust or tempting me to give them another try all to result in another bout of acne. But there are products out there that I have found to be tried and true for my delicate skin — gentle enough not to irritate, but strong enough to diminish even the most stubborn pimples. When shopping for someone with combo skin, New York City-based board certified dermatologist Dr. Hadley King advises staying away from products with potentially comedogenic ingredients that will lead to clogged pores (like coconut oil). Or ask them if any of their current fail-proof products need to be refilled this holiday season. "They may be very experienced figuring out what works for their skin so consider sticking with products they already know and like," says Dr. King. The Best Skincare Routine for Acne, According to Dermatologists But if you don't know where to start I've rounded up my acne-prone skin wishlist, chock full of my favorite products or ones that I'm dying to try, recommended by the experts. You can shop this list for your friend or family members with sensitive skin or add the links to your own wishlist. Heck, maybe you're just in the spirit for some self-gifting, so go ahead and treat yourself. 'Tis the season after all. AcneFree Oil-Free Acne Cleanser AcneFree Oil-Free Acne Cleanser Courtesy Clearasil Daily Clear Acne Face Pore Cleansing Pads Clearasil Daily Clear Acne Face Pore Cleansing Pads Courtesy La Roche-Posay Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% Topical Retinoid Acne Treatment La Roche-Posay Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% Topical Retinoid Acne Treatment Courtesy SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF Serum SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF Serum Courtesy Acne Treatment Differin Gel Acne Treatment Differin Gel Courtesy Yes To Tomatoes Clear Skin Triple-Threat Acne Treatment Kit Yes To Tomatoes Clear Skin Triple-Threat Acne Treatment Kit Courtesy Acne Free Blackhead Removing Exfoliating Face Scrub with 2% Salicylic Acid and Charcoal Jojoba Acne Free Blackhead Removing Exfoliating Face Scrub with 2% Salicylic Acid and Charcoal Jojoba Courtesy Loops Clean Slate Mask Loops Clean Slate Mask Courtesy Face Gym Hydro-Bound Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Serum Face Gym Hydro-Bound Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Serum Courtesy InnBeauty Project Overnight Blemish Drying Paste InnBeauty Project Overnight Blemish Drying Paste Courtesy Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit