These 14 Skincare Products May Help Minimize Eczema and Acne Flare-Ups — And They Start at Just $9

Acne and eczema don’t discriminate, and they can affect anyone regardless of age or skin type. As a 26-year-old, I’ve struggled with eczema all my life, and my 52-year-old mom still occasionally deals with acne and scarring on her sensitive skin. If you’re also struggling with similar skin issues, I’ve researched and compiled a list of 14 products that might be able to help — some of which I’ve even tried out myself. From lotions to sunscreen to serums, these 15 products may be the key to minimizing breakouts and flare-ups.

1. The first step in any skincare routine is cleansing, and this Proactiv Acne Renewing Cleanser is designed specifically for acne-prone skin. It includes hyaluronic acid to hydrate your skin and finely-milled benzoyl peroxide to help prevent new breakouts. Plus, it doubles as an exfoliator to remove dead skin cells.

2. This Eucerin Eczema Relief Cream is enriched with colloidal oatmeal, ceramide-3 and licochalcone to help relieve dry and itchy skin, soothe irritation and strengthen your skin barrier. My mom uses it every day and says it’s the only cream that manages her eczema.

3. I just started using this hydrating Axis-Y Dark Spot Correcting Serum to get rid of scarring from my eczema, and it’s officially my new favorite product. It’s infused with niacinamide and rice bran extract, and it cleared my scars and blemishes after just two weeks of use.

4. Since I suffer from dry, rough skin caused by my eczema, I reach for this CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion every day. I switched over to it about a year ago and it keeps my skin moisturized and smooth all day long. Anytime I have an eczema flare-up, I pair it with the CeraVe SA Rough and Bumpy Skin Lotion and my patches clear up in no time.

5. If you’re dealing with dry, flaky and rough skin, this Cetaphil Eczema Rapid Relief Cream can work wonders. Formulated with glycerin and oatmeal, it locks in moisture and restores your skin barrier. One reviewer says she wishes she “could hug the people who made this,” as it started healing her skin in a matter of days.

6. Designed for acne-prone skin, this Neutrogena Clear Face SPF 30 Sunscreen offers UVA and UVB protection for up to two hours. It has a lightweight, water-like texture that provides a matte finish and allows your skin to breathe.

7. Gentle on sensitive skin, this Fortify+ Facial Cleanser works to clear your pores and preserve your skin’s moisture barrier. One reviewer dubbed it as one of the best facial cleansers they’ve ever used, while another said their acne started to clear up after only the third use.

8. Tackle dark spots, acne, clogged pores and blackheads all at once with this Neutralyze Acne Treatment Gel, which is made with salicylic and mandelic acid. Just apply a thin layer as the last step in your skincare routine every night. Reviewers with mature skin said they noticed a difference in as little as a week.

9. This Gold Bond Medicated Eczema Relief Lotion is formulated with colloidal oatmeal, shea butter, aloe and vitamin E to soothe your skin and relieve itchiness, redness, dryness and peeling caused by eczema. Over 11,000 customers have given it a five-star rating.

10. This under-$9 Cortisone 10 Maximum Strength is a number-one bestseller for a reason. It’s infused with seven intensive moisturizers and vitamins A, C and E to relieve irritation, rashes and inflammation caused by eczema. One reviewer says it started clearing up red patches on his face after only one use.

11. Made with ceramides and thermal spring water, this rich, creamy Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream is formulated for skin that’s prone to atomic dermatitis. It helps rebalance your skin’s microbiome while soothing and calming dry, itchy patches.

12. Formulated with oatmeal, shea butter and rich emollients, this Aveeno Eczema Therapy Gel Cream is clinically proven to help relieve dry, irritated skin. Reviewers confirm that it absorbs quickly and helps soothe itchiness.

13. Packed with soothing ingredients including oatmeal, lavender, aloe and real manuka honey, this Manuka Relief Ultra Soothing Cream seals in hydration and helps calm redness and irritation. Reviewers call it a “miracle worker” and say they noticed an improvement within 24 hours.

14. This allergy-tested and non-comedogenic CeraVe Eczema Relief Creamy Body Oil is enriched with oatmeal, safflower oil and three essential ceramides. It acts as a skin protectant and seals in moisture to relieve dry patches of skin. Reviewers call it a “skin healer” and say it “works instantly.”