If you only think of makeup products when you hear “L’Oreal,” think again. L’Oreal has been making for the past few years the best acne treatment kit for adults. The trademarked “AcneResponse” line is designed to eliminate acne with a complete solution comprised of a cleanser, toner, and lotion by continuously treating acne and preventing future breakouts. Not only does the Daily Adult Acne Regimen treat and prevent acne, it also reduces inflammation and will gently exfoliate for healthy looking, beautiful skin. L’Oreal’s three-step system uses dermatologist prescribed medicines but luckily you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to use this kit though it is endorsed by dermatologists everywhere. The kit will last you approximately six weeks if you follow the regimen, and L’Oreal promises results within four weeks. The AcneResponse Daily Adult Acne Regimen is L’Oreal’s simplest yet best acne treatment offering to date.

In detail, here are the three components of the kit:

Pore-Clearing Cleanser

(4.3 fl. oz./128mL) The gel-like cleanser (basically it’s a soap) unclogs pores and removes dirt, oils, and other impurities for fresher, cleaner skin. The cleanser contains 1% salicylic acid which is used in just about every other acne product. An oldie but a goodie, salicylic acid is known to clear skin pores without irritation. The cleanser also contains gentle micro-beads that exfoliate your skin and remove dead skin cells to prevent buildup.

Directions for Use

It may feel somewhat gritty at first use due to the micro-beads, but the same feeling is common to many exfoliating micro-bead products you may have used in the past. Plus, it’s got a nice cooling aspect when you apply it. Squeeze a dime-sized amount and you’re good to go.

Skin-Clarifying Toner

(4.3 fl. oz./128mL) The toner contains glycolic acid, which is good for removing oils as well as minimizing pores. Glycolic acid is also known for stimulating collagen and elastin and since it’s the smallest of all alpha hydroxyl acids, it penetrates skin deeper and faster. The toner also contains a botanical element called panthenol to soothe skin and alleviate redness. Panthenol, also known as vitamin B12, is an antioxidant known for its anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties.

Directions for Use

Like the cleanser, the toner does not dry out your skin at all and feels almost like water.

Blemish-Preventing Moisturizer

(2.2 fl. oz./66mL) The moisturizer contains 2.55% benzoyl peroxide which specifically targets acne-causing bacteria and prevents new breakouts. The moisturizer will heal your skin and keep your acne in check for the remainder of the day (or night).

Directions for Use

To prevent the usual dryness associated with benzoyl peroxide products, make sure you perform this step only after your skin has completely dried or just wait five to ten minutes after applying toner. When your skin is still wet, your pores are open and are likely to absorb more benzoyl peroxide, which is already a deep skin penetrating agent.

In Summary

What’s unique about L’Oreal’s system is its two-pronged approach to attack acne with products that contain both salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, offering the best acne treatment ingredients of both worlds so to speak. And if you have a more serious case of acne, you can opt to try L’Oreal’s other product in the AcneResponse line: the AcneResponse Intense Adult Acne Peel which features a two-step solution of prep treatment and an acne peel.

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