I Have Hormonal Acne, and These Are the 5 Spot Treatments I Can't Live Without

It's no secret that the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion ($17) is a fan favorite. The award-winning solution is what I use almost daily. I like using it for smaller pimples that pop up every now and then. At the first sight of any bump on my face, I apply it before bed. When I wake up, there's pretty much nothing there. Sometimes I use it on cysts, too, but I find it's better for smaller breakouts.

When I feel a big hormonal cyst coming on, the Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Original ($13) is the option I turn to. The vegan and cruelty-free patches are made from clean products, but they do wonders. I have used these on my most painful and deepest pimples. I find that not only do they go away much faster but they help reduce a dark spot that's often left behind. I simply put one on before bed and in the morning notice that it's much flatter.

I'm not a huge makeup person — I pretty much only wear tinted moisturizer. I find a lot of concealers always made my breakouts look cakey and more noticeable. I tried this Sephora Collection Clear and Cover Acne Treatment Cream Concealer with 2% Salicylic Acid ($14) on a whim, not thinking it would be a game changer, and I was wrong. Not only does it cover a majority of my breakouts, but the acne-fighting formula helps them go away quicker, too. I like to put mine on with a brush to perfectly blend in.

The Dr. Barbara Sturm Clarifying Acne Spot Treatment ($55) is a gentle yet effective choice I love to use in the daytime. Although, it comes in tinted shades, I prefer using the clear option. It's thin and light, so I often use this one in the morning before I put makeup on. The tea tree oil helps heal a blemish and reduce redness. I also like to use it on my body acne, if I feel a large breakout on my chest or back, I apply it before getting dressed, and it feels like nothing is there.

I'm a self-proclaimed picker. It's really hard for me to not pop a pimple, and oftentimes, I end up scaring my skin and making breakouts even worse. I try my hardest to not pop, but sometimes, it just has to be done. The Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm ($13) is truly a lifesaver. It's like a first-aid ointment that melts into your skin and helps to heal damaged skin. After using it, within just a few days, the mark I made is all gone.