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$36 (5ml), from www.tangs.com and Belif stores

While this has a strong tea tree scent from its skin-purifying seven per cent tea tree oil, the effective zit-zapper soothes any skin irritation and hydrates the skin with almond oil, sunflower seed oil and vitamin E.

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$25.80 (3.5ml), from www.cnpcosmetics.com.sg, Guardian and Watsons.

Licorice extract in this handy tube helps to soothe any skin inflammation and reduce skin redness. The anti-blemish complex contains plant ingredients such as tea tree oil and gingko nut extract to help relieve any pain and heal blemishes.

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$55 (10ml), from www.dermalogica.com.sg and AsterSpring outlets. www.asterspring.com.sg

This duo-purpose product is a pimple treatment and concealer that helps to conceal any skin redness while the treatment aspect of the product fights acne with sulfur while keeping the skin hydrated with moisturising ingredients such as glycerin, niacinamide, and panthenol.

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$39 (15g), from Ettusais counters

This oil-free refreshing gel purportedly reduces inflammation and itchiness, and stops bacteria from propagating to prevent new pimples from forming. It is effective in eliminating whiteheads and regular pimples. The best part is you can even use it over your makeup.

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$40 (15ml), from Kiehl’s stores

This soothes inflammation, and clears blackheads, whiteheads and pimples with salicylic and glycolic acids. It can even get rid of cystic acne over three to four days.

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$39 (15ml), from www.murad.com.sg

It decreases the swelling and clears any acne breakouts with its anti-inflammatory ingredients that can soothe and reduce skin redness.

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$29, from www.paulaschoice.sg, Beauty Collective, #03-36 Square 2, and Front Porch, #02-15A
Tanjong Pagar Plaza.

Containing 2.5 per cent benzoyl peroxide, this lightweight, non-greasy lotion clears up pimples, and leaves your skin bump-free, clear and smooth without making skin dry and flaky.

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$29.90 (15ml), from Guardian (www.guardian.com.sg) and Watsons  

The ultra-light anti-blemish solution contains salicylic acid and lactic acid to get rid of zits. It also protects the skin from new pimple formations, and keeps skin moisturised with hyaluronic acid.

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