THE SPOT FIGHTER Sunday Riley UFO UltraClarifying Face Oil, £68

Containing 1.5% salicylic acid (every dermatologist’s go-to for clearing out congestion) and sebum-balancing black cumin seed oil, this clarifier ensured my problem patches stayed lubed, not lumpy – unlike some anti-bac ingredients that suck out moisture as well as the gunk. Spot-prone, greasy-skin types should not be afraid.