Review: Murad Acne Spot Treatment

Once in a while, I have a major breakout freakout- and these moments do not typically go over well. The Murad Acne Spot Treatment ($18) combines sulfur, zinc, salicylic acid, and licorice root extract to reduce the appearance of, heal, and soothe acne.

I have combination skin that feels normal to dry without any makeup, but by the end of the day it is very oily. This product is slightly drying, so only use a little bit on the affected area, but after a few uses you will be able to tell if it will dry out your skin. It feels slightly gritty when you rub it into the affected area, but after you apply moisturizer, you can't tell it's there. I would not recommend using this in the morning unless you do not plan on applying makeup because it may give a streaky appearance to your skin.

Quick tip: Always apply your strongest product to your skin first, i.e. your acne creams or spot treatments before you moisturize and tone. The first product you apply will penetrate your skin the deepest.