15 Products That Will Banish Your Breakouts This Summer

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Summer comes with a lot of fun ways to experiment with your beauty look: it's a time when festival hair and colorful makeup reign supreme. Unfortunately, the warmer weather can also lead to excess sweating — and some serious breakouts on your face and body. Luckily, there are ways to combat it.

If you have oily skin, you can pick a lighter gel moisturizer. Or if you're prone to body breakouts, you can keep a salicylic acid spray in your bag to battle sweat-induced zits. Ahead, check out the products to include in your Summer haul that will help keep pimples at bay.

Neutrogena Body Clear Acne Body Wash
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Neutrogena Body Clear Acne Body Wash

If you have regular body breakouts, incorporate the salicylic-acid-packed Neutrogena Body Clear Acne Body Wash ($7) into your shower routine to keep them away.

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
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The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

Applying The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution ($5) to your skin will lightly exfoliate dead skin cells and unclog your pores.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer
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Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer

The lightweight Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer ($39) is ideal for keeping your skin properly hydrated without it feeling heavy.

Proactiv Renewing Cleanser
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Proactiv Renewing Cleanser

For those who prefer benzoyl peroxide, which kills acne-causing bacteria and temporarily decreases oil, the Proactiv Renewing Cleanser ($25) is a proven good pick.

Eminence Organic Skin Care Acne Advanced Clarifying Masque
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Eminence Organic Skin Care Acne Advanced Clarifying Masque

The powerful Eminence Organic Skin Care Acne Advanced Clarifying Masque ($58) is ideal as a spot treatment or all-over mask for those with very congested skin. The clay blend in the formula absorbs oil, while the encapsulated salicylic acid keeps exfoliating your skin throughout the day, preventing zits.

Paula's Choice Clear Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution 2% Salicylic Acid
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Paula's Choice Clear Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution 2% Salicylic Acid

Wiping the Paula's Choice Clear Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution 2% Salicylic Acid ($25, originally $30) on with a cotton pad will calm down irritated skin and prevent clogged pores.

Peace Out Skin Care Acne Healing Dots
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Peace Out Skin Care Acne Healing Dots

Placing one of these Peace Out Skin Care Acne Healing Dots ($19) on a whitehead before bed will absorb oil and pus, dramatically reducing the spot in size.

Ole Henriksen Find Your Balance Oil Control Cleanser
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Ole Henriksen Find Your Balance Oil Control Cleanser

The alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and and neem seed oil in the Ole Henriksen Find Your Balance Oil Control Cleanser ($26) will keep your skin breakout-free.

Origins Clear Improvement Charcoal Honey Mask
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Origins Clear Improvement Charcoal Honey Mask

The honey in this Origins Clear Improvement Charcoal Honey Mask ($34) is antibacterial and hydrating, while the charcoal is detoxifying.

Murad Clarifying Body Spray
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Murad Clarifying Body Spray

Throw the Murad Clarifying Body Spray ($43) into your gym bag or purse to ensure you can spritz your back or body whenever you've been sweating.

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser For Normal to Oily Skin
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CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser For Normal to Oily Skin

Not only is the CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser For Normal to Oily Skin ($11) extra gentle, but it's also formulated with ceramides to cleanse and remove oil from your skin.

Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Acne Treatment Mask
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Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Acne Treatment Mask

If you're looking for a heavy-duty solution, try the Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Acne Treatment Mask ($55). Because it contains a higher percentage of sulfur than many other OTC treatments, we recommend using it as a spot treatment.

Philosophy Clear Days Ahead Fast-Acting Salicylic Acid Acne Spot Treatment
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Philosophy Clear Days Ahead Fast-Acting Salicylic Acid Acne Spot Treatment

Soothe painful zits fast by applying the Philosophy Clear Days Ahead Fast-Acting Salicylic Acid Acne Spot Treatment ($19). The antimicrobial formula works to kill acne-causing bacteria without irritation.