I Cleared Up My Adult Acne With These 7 Skincare Products on Amazon, All Under $22

When in doubt, I can always rely on Clean & Clear Maximum Strength Persa-Gel 10 ($5) to blast stubborn zits overnight. I use it as a spot treatment before I go to bed and when I wash it off in the morning, pimples are significantly reduced if not totally gone.

This Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera ($18, set of two) is a great daily product that keeps my skin clean and unclogged. It's more gentle than typical toners, so it's ideal for sensitive skin. I appreciate that it isn't drying — my face feels refreshed after I apply it with a cotton pad.

I use this Neutrogena Acne Proofing Daily Facial Scrub With Salicylic Acid ($7, originally $9) in the shower about twice a week. It includes little beads that buff away flakes. I have also noticed that it reduces redness.

I also use this The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque ($21) when I'm having a particularly bad breakout. It sucks out any gunk really well and when I wash it off, my skin immediately feels smooth and appears brighter. I feel like I got a professional facial after I use this.

This L'Oréal Paris Pure-Clay Face Mask with Charcoal ($7) is another affordable mask I have found really effective. Over 1,300 customers have reviewed this mask on Amazon and 70 percent of users give it a perfect five stars.

It's important to keep your skin moisturized after using acne-fighting products, otherwise it will become even more irritated. This Neutrogena Oil-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin ($10) keeps my face quenched without any greasy residue. It works wonders for acne-prone skin.

I have found that this Mario Badescu Anti-Acne Serum ($20) is particularly great at eliminating blackheads from my nose and chin. All you need to do is apply a thin layer and let it sit overnight.