What are the most effective anti-blemish skincare products?

When facial blemishes appear on the surface of the skin, they're usually due to an imbalance in the skin's microbiome. There are many factors that can cause spots, blackheads and pimples to appear, and these include pollution, stress, hormonal changes, a poor, limited or overly rich diet, and hereditary tendencies. If you're prone to blemishes and want to achieve a smoother and more even skin surface, adopting a complete anti-blemish skincare routine is a good idea.

This means using skincare products that are different from more "conventional" ones, as they provide targeted action to address your specific skin concerns. Anti-blemish products work in different ways. Some help to purify the skin by cleansing deep down, while others aim to control sebum production.

Textures are important too. The best textures to help blemish-prone skin are light and fluid, and formulas should be as gentle as possible.

Absolution offers several products that are ideal for blemish-prone skin, with textures that go from an oil-in-gel makeup remover to a cleansing gel, an aqueous serum, and a light-as-air moisturizing lotion.

Purify with a cleanser designed for blemish-prone skin

Regardless of whether you wear makeup, your skin needs to be deeply cleansed. This will remove any remaining traces of makeup (if you wore any!), your day cream, dust, dirt, etc.

We recommend using Le Nettoyant Pureté – a cleansing gel formulated with naturally derived active ingredients. It effectively dissolves any lingering traces of makeup and impurities, helps to purify the skin, and leaves it feeling supple and comfortable. And of course, you can use it after Le Baume Céleste if you want to practice the double cleansing method.

Apply a blemish-fighting serum

Now that you've removed makeup and cleansed, it's time to apply a serum that will help keep blemishes at bay! Rich in deep-cleansing and purifying active ingredients, Le Booster PURETÉ works to restore skin's balance and gently rid it of blemishes.

If your skin is young and you don't feel ready to use a concentrated serum yet, then L'Essence Botanique PURETÉ could be just the product for you! This rich botanical water has a gel-like, watery texture, and contains a higher concentration of active ingredients than a toner, but less than a serum. When used after cleansing and before your other skincare products, it helps to purify the skin and control sebum production, while its astringent ingredients reduce the appearance of pores.

When the balance of your skin's ecosystem is disrupted, it can lead to minor "flaws" such as redness, acne, or blackheads. When this happens, it's important to incorporate specific products into your existing routine that will complement the daily skincare products you already use, while fighting redness or acne.

Reduce redness

Le Sérum Anti-Soif – our absolute bestseller – is excellent for replenishing moisture levels and diminishing redness. Made with carefully blended active ingredients, this facial serum works to restore radiance and hydrate the skin for up to eight hours. Its key ingredients include Aloe Vera, known for its repairing properties; Elderberry Flower, which soothes and repairs; and Hemp oil, which helps to reduce inflammation and calm redness.

Fight acne

If your skin is really playing up, try La Cure Peau Nette, which we developed specially for difficult skin! In just 15 days, this anti-blemish treatment helps to restore radiance, smooth the skin's surface texture, and purify your skin.

Last but not least, if you need a solution to cover up minor blemishes or persistent redness, you can count on Le Multicorrecteur. Created in partnership with celebrity makeup artist Christophe Danchaud, this product won an Elle International Beauty Award in the "Coups de Cœur France" category in 2019. It hides imperfections while giving a natural finish, and cares and conceals at the same time. Perfect if you want the effects of makeup along with the benefits of skincare!