As for the other ingredients, the potential negative effects they could have on young skin—breakouts, irritation, sensitivity to the sun—are hard for me to get too worked up about.

Vitamin C fuels skin regeneration by unlocking genes that drive cell growth—making aging skin act young again.

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If your acne is showing up as closed comedones (tiny raised bumps on the surface of the skin), blackheads, or whiteheads, salicylic acid is the ingredient to incorporate into your skin-care routine.

I cover beauty and skin care products at Wirecutter. The beauty industry has always preyed upon our insecurities: Try this lotion or potion to look (and thus be!) happier, healthier, prettier ...