All acne, no matter the type or severity, has one thing in common, it can be stubborn—like really stubborn.

As so many acne-sufferers already know, it often takes trial and error to address entirely, and the products, treatments, and routines that worked for one person might not work the same for you (it's annoying, but it's the truth). Don't get us wrong, though. That doesn't mean there aren't steps you can take and ingredients you can use to minimize your acne...on the contrary. There are a whole host of effective acne-fighting ingredients you can turn to. 

You just have to know which ingredients they are, how they work, and how best to use them. That's what we're here for. Keep scrolling to see 10 skincare ingredients that actually treat acne. Consider this your great big guide. We've even included budget-friendly product recommendations from one of our favorite drugstore brands, Versed Skincare, for each one. 

PS: From August 12 through August 15, Versed is offering 20% select products.