Behold: The 50 Best Skin-Care Products of 2021, According to Editors

We don't fully understand the blemish-healing magic behind the Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm ($13), but it's so effective at banishing breakouts, we don't even care. (It's so good, it won a coveted spot for best acne treatment in POPSUGAR's March Beauty Awards.) After using a pimple patch, use a tiny dab of this balm — made with moisturizing panthenol and shea butter, plus brightening vitamin E — to kick-start the postzit healing process.