So basically, I was on vacation and realized I ran out of a product. My acne has caused so much psychological damage that this minor slip immediately evoked a panicked, life-or-death reaction in my mind. “OMG I DON’T HAVE MY PRODUCTS. MY FACE IS GONNA BE RIDDLED WITH ACNE AGAIN.” Happens every time.

Instead of frantically running into CVS (or whatever drugstore), chaotically searching ingredient lists, waiting for them to load, pasting them into the ingredient checker, and still questioning the product because of PTAD (Post Traumatic Acne Disorder)… I got you.

Your CVS guide to Blemish BABE-approved products:

Cleaners: 

• Vanicream Ultra Gentle Cleanser
• La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
• Eucerin Hydrating Cleansing Gel

Toners: 

• The Ordinary Glycolic Toner
• E.l.f. Thirst Bust Pore-fecting Toner
• Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Pore Perfecting Toner

Serums:

• The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid
• Vanicream Vitamin C Serum for Sensitive Skin

Moisturizers:

• Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer
• Neutrogena Hydro Boost Fragrance-Free Gel-Cream

SPF:

• La Roche‑Posay Anthelios UV Clear SPF 50
• Eucerin Sun Oil Control SPF 50 Face Sunscreen

Other:

• Magic Molecule Hypochlorous Acid Spray
• Differin Power Patches

Blemish Babe Tip: Super Hero CVS Picks are Vanicream Ultra Gentle Cleanser, Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Pore Perfecting Toner, Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer, The Ordinary (literally any serum is good), La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV SPF 50, and Magic Molecule Hypochlorous Acid Spray.