9 Best Pimple Creams & Gels In Singapore To Treat Acne Breakouts & Dissolve Blackheads

Popping your pimples yourself may be tempting, but once that initial satisfaction fades off, you’re left with open pores and broken skin that will take even longer to heal. Unless you’re an expert like Dr Pimple Popper, you should never pick at the blemishes on your face. Instead, invest in a good pimple cream that will help reduce the appearance of unsightly bumps and kill acne-causing bacteria.

Here’s a list of the 9 best pimple creams and gels in Singapore to treat stubborn acne breakouts and even dissolve blackheads.

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#1: La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.I. ($25.43)

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A little goes a long way with La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.I ($25.43), which targets acne spots on oily skin especially well. Though strong, this formula is irritation-free and does not sting, thanks to it being infused with La Roche-Posay’s own Thermal Spring Water.

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#2: The Body Shop Tea Tree Targeted Gel ($16.15)

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When it comes to acne, The Body Shop has been well-lauded for their sustainable Tea Tree range. They do sell a tiny vial of pure Tea Tree oil for pimples, but if you find that too strong and drying, try using their Tea Tree Targeted Gel ($16.15) instead.

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This nifty little tube comes with its own wand applicator - much like that of a lip gloss - so you can easily dot it on specific spots on your face should you encounter any skin emergencies while on-the-go. 

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#3: Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment ($11.90)

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You parents might swear by Neutrogena - it’s a popular American brand that has been around for decades. Aside from their face wash, one of their most highly-raved products is their On-The-Spot Acne Treatment ($11.90), a clinically-proven cream with 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide to kill bacteria with minimal irritation.

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#4: Eau Thermale Avène Cleanance Expert ($19.50)

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Eau Thermale Avène’s skincare products are all centred around thermal spring water from Avène, a quiet little village in France. Since way back in 1736, it was discovered that their spring water has tremendous healing properties that helped soothe itchiness and even serious burns.

Their Cleanance Expert ($19.50) emulsion is one that not only eliminates acne spots, but also helps dissolve blackheads. Thanks to its star ingredient - the thermal water - this pimple cream helps hydrate skin instead of drying it out, and also exfoliates and mattifies at the same time.

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#5: Origins Spot Remover Acne Treatment Gel ($34)

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 Don’t underestimate the Origins Spot Remover Acne Treatment Gel. Although it comes in a teeny tiny 10ml bottle - at the steep-ish price of $34 no less - all you need is one dot for it to work its magic. There are tons of rave reviews online, with many saying that results are practically instantaneous.

This formula includes caffeine and red algae to help reduce redness and calm the skin. It also sloughs away excess oil build-up and prevents darkening from scars.

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#6: OXY 5 Lotion (from $3.50)

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OXY is an acne-focused brand that has been around since some of our parents’ time. Though simple and no-frills, their products are straight to the point and target the problem right at the root.

Their OXY 5 Lotion ($3.50 for 10g, $6.50 for 25g) is named as such for its Benzoyl Peroxide content of 5%. While killing bacteria that causes acne, it dries up excess oil and unclogs pores. Despite its opaque appearance, it becomes invisible once applied.

Those with severe acne outbreaks can go for the stronger OXY 10 instead.

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#7: Eucerin ProAcne Solution A.I. Clearing Treatment ($22.69)

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Having been around for over 100 years, Eucerin is dermatologist-recommended, with all their products formulated based on proven Science. Though a considerable amount of their products are targeted towards anti-ageing concerns, they also have a sizeable range for acne-prone and oily skin.

Their ProAcne Solution A.I. Clearing Treatment ($22.69) not only helps reduce the size of pimples and pustules, it also fades scarring, resurfaces the skin, and unclogs pores at the same time - thanks to its 10% Hydroxy Complex with peeing agents. Don’t worry about it being overly drying, as it also contains Licochalcone A which soothes inflamed and irritated skin.

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#8: Hiruscar Anti-Acne Spot Gel+ ($13.93)

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You might have already heard of Hiruscar’s post-acne scar creams, but they also have an Anti-Acne Spot Gel+ ($13.93) to treat active pimples using Salicylic Acid while reducing the occurrence of residual marks through a Vitamin C derivative. At the same time, the skin’s optimum hydration level is maintained to help regulate sebum production.

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#9: Real Barrier Spot Control T-Spot Gel ($24)

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Korean brand Real Barrier is as its name suggests - it helps strengthen and regenerate the skin’s natural barrier, which makes it especially suitable for dry and sensitive skin that is prone to itching and flaking.

The same goes for their Spot Control T-Spot Gel ($24), which is infused with plenty of natural ingredients like tea tree oil, calendula, and witch hazel extract to fight off impurities while soothing your irritated skin.

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