Clear skin solutions

Effective treatments for acne, spots and blemishes.

LA ROCHE-POSAY EFFACLAR DUO (+) UNIFIANT

Those pesky spots and annoying red marks will be taken care of with this gentle day cream. Ingredients such as niacinamide for inflammation and betahydroxy acid to unclog

pores help create an even complexion.

Tinted with titanium dioxide and iron oxides it doubles as a concealer. $29.95, laroche-posay.

com.au

PETER THOMAS ROTH POTENT-C TARGETED SPOT BRIGHTENER

An innovative ingredient sees this cream sort out the age spots we’d all rather hide. THD ascorbate, which is 50 times more powerful than traditional vitamin C, works with vitamin E, ferulic acid and an active algae extract to help reduce dark spots while aloe and allantoin soothe skin.

$81, sephora.com.au

NEUTROGENA VISIBLY CLEAR LIGHT THERAPY SPOT TREATMENT

This clever pen uses a combination of LED lights, similar to those used by dermatologlsts, to treat and clear pimples. Blue light targets acne-causing bacteria, while red reduces inflammation. $39.99, Priceline

PAULA’S CHOICE AZELAIC ACID BOOSTER

We don’t often see azelaic acid on ingredients’ lists but it’s one of the goodies, scientifically-proven to help refine the skin’s surface. This formula smooths bumpy texture and fades uneven skin tone.You can use alone or add it to your

moisturiser. $50, paulaschoice.com.au

“This tinted La Roche-Posay skin corrector can also be used as a concealer during inflamed skin outbreaks, simplifying your skin regime.”

DR ADAM SHERIDAN