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SKINCARE ROUTINE FOR
BLEMISH-PRONE SKIN

Whether you have persistent blemishes or the occasional breakout, you may want to use a skincare routine that will help reduce the appearance of existing imperfections while also helping prevent future breakouts. Target imperfections with a potent skincare routine for blemish-prone skin to discover clearer, healthier-looking skin. 

 

Our Best Treatments for Persistent Blemishes 

 

More common in younger skin types, persistent blemishes are characterized by frequent breakouts and excess oil. If you have persistent blemishes, start a routine with formulas that can help reduce oil, treat imperfections and help prevent future breakouts. 

 

Step 1: Cleanse Away Impurities with a Face Wash for Blemish-Prone Skin

Blue Herbal Blemish Cleanser Treatment

Blue Herbal Blemish Cleanser Treatment

Old price New price £24.00

If your skin is prone to blemishes, it is essential to effectively cleanse skin twice a day to remove dirt, excess oil and impurities. These impurities may clog pores which can cause future breakouts and imperfections. Day and night, cleanse your skin with an effective cleanser with Salicylic Acid as the first step in your skincare routine for blemish-prone skin. 

Helps cleanse pores and remove traces of dirt and excess oil 

Targets the appearance of blemishes and helps prevent new ones from forming 

Formulated with Salicylic Acid, Frankincense and Ginger Root 

Dermatologist-tested for safety 

Step 2: Balance & Soothe Skin with the “Blue Stuff” 

After cleansing, moisten a sterile cotton pad with Kiehl’s iconic Blue Astringent Herbal Lotion. Originally formulated in 1964, our toner for oily skin helps soothe and balance skin. Beloved for generations, this unique formulation inspired our entire Blue Herbal collection

Effectively soothes and balances oily-prone areas 

For use specifically on oily-prone areas or as an all-over toner for oilier skin-types 

Formulated with Camphor, Menthol and Sodium PCA 

A Kiehl’s customer favourite for more than 50 years 

Step 3: Calm Skin with a Facial Oil for Blemish-Prone Skin 

If you have blemish-prone skin you may be hesitant to use a facial oil but Kiehl’s calming oil is uniquely formulated for problem skin. Formulated with 99.8% naturally derived* ingredients, our non-comedogenic facial oil helps calm stressed skin while balancing hydration to help strengthen skin’s barrier function. Add a facial oil to your routine to help balance and relieve blemish-prone skin. 

Calms the feeling of skin and provides relief from feelings of discomfort 

Helps reduce visible skin redness and blotchiness, whilst strengthening skin’s barrier function 

Formulated with Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil and Green Oregano Oil 

Non-comedogenic

*We consider ingredients to be naturally derived if they retain more than 50% of their molecular structure after being processed from a natural source. 

Step 4: Help Reduce Breakouts with a Facial Lotion for Blemish-Prone Skin

Breakout Control Blemish Treatment Facial Lotion with Niacinamide

Care for your skin and help diminish the appearance of breakouts by applying a daily blemish treatment lotion with Salicylic Acid and Vitamin B3. This efficacious formula gently exfoliates to help visibly reduce the appearance of blemishes and prevent new ones from forming for clearer-looking skin. 

Helps visibly reduce the appearance of blemishes 

Soothes the feeling of skin and evens skin tone appearance for a clear complexion 

Targets blemishes induced by the wearing of face masks, also known as "Maskne"

Formulated with 1.5% Salicylic Acid plus Vitamin B3 

Helps prevent new blemishes from forming 

Suitable for use both day & night 

Can also be used to target blackheads 

Dermatologist-tested 

Breakout Control Blemish Treatment Facial Lotion with Niacinamide

Step 5: Defend Skin with a Daily Sunscreen

Ultra Light Daily UV Defense SPF 50 PA++++
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When your skin is prone to blemishes and imperfections, you may be looking to skip steps in your skincare routine. Sunscreen is a must-have formula to protect skin from external aggressors which can damage skin. Our lightweight facial sunscreen is non-comedogenic, so it will defend skin without clogging pores

Defends skin with SPF 50 PA++++ and pollution protection 

Formulated with UVA/UVB technology and Vitamin E 

Non-comedogenic 

Dermatologist-tested for safety 

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Detoxify Skin with an Amazonian White Clay Mask

Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask

Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask

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There are many reasons to wear a clay mask. If your skin needs a deep detox, apply our Amazonian White clay mask to help draw out impurities and refine skin’s texture. Use this mask once or twice a week as part of your skincare routine for blemish-prone skin to help visibly minimise pores and purify skin. 

Helps visibly minimise pores and detoxify skin 

Deeply purifies skin by drawing out toxins and dirt that can cause clogged pores 

Helps reduce skin’s surface oil production 

Formulated with Amazonian White Clay and Aloe Barbadensis 

Use 1X to 2X a week 

Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask

Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask

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Address Skin Concerns With a Brightening Serum

Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Correcting Serum
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Blemishes may result in skin discolourations, also known as Post-Inflammatory Erythema (PIE). Target hyperpigmentation, sun spots and skin discolourations with our clarity-boosting serum. Formulated with Activated C and Salicylic Acid, our serum gently exfoliates skin’s surface to renew skin’s texture and the appearance of discolourations. It visibly reduces dark spots including those caused by age and UV exposure. 

 

• Targets appearance of Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) and Post-Inflammatory Erythema (PIE) 

Brightens the appearance of skin for a more radiant, even-looking skin tone 

Visibly improves skin clarity 

Visibly reduces the appearance of dark spots 

Always pair your targeted serum with an SPF product to ensure skin discolourations are fully protected from the sun’s harmful rays 

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Discover our Instant Skin Reader and reveal a skincare routine personalised to you. Snap a selfie and answer a few questions to reveal your recommended routine with our skincare analysis tool developed with dermatologists. 

 

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