4 products

Which one suits you?

Compare the products in this collection by need, skin type and time of use.

Blemish-Prone Skin: product comparison
Product Highlight Concerns Skin type Time LevelpHCaution
Slyc-Alright 2% Salicylic Acid (BHA) Toner 200 ml Alcohol-free BHA toner for the look of blackheads and pores Appearance of pores, Blemish-prone skin Combination, Normal, Oily Evening Intermediate3.9–4.2Do not add retinol, a peel or another acid toner on the same evening; if you also use Glyc-Alright, keep the two toners on separate evenings.
Hi Girls Bye Pores 10% Niacinamide Pore Serum 30 ml 10% niacinamide for a balanced look of pores and sebum Appearance of pores, Blemish-prone skin Combination, Normal, Oily Morning + Evening Beginner——
Shine On You 7% Azelaic Acid Cream 30 ml 7% azelaic acid for the look of dark spots, redness and marks Appearance of dark spots, Blemish-prone skin, Uneven skin tone Combination, Normal, Oily Evening Intermediate——
Smooth Me All Night Activated Charcoal Night Serum 30 ml Activated charcoal night serum for the look of pores and rough texture Appearance of pores, Blemish-prone skin Combination, Normal, Oily Evening Intermediate—Do not use retinol or another acid product on the same evening.

If you are unsure, the routine builder makes recommendations based on your skin type, needs and experience.

About Blemish-Prone Skin

In short: On blemish-prone skin, the aim is not to dry the skin out but to keep build-up in the pores and the look of blemishes in check. At the centre of the evening routine is the alcohol-free BHA toner Slyc-Alright; add Hi Girls Bye Pores for sebum and visible pores, and Shine On You for the look of post-blemish marks and redness.

Which product for which need?

  • The look of blackheads and clogged pores: Slyc-Alright – 2% salicylic acid (BHA), 1.2% AHA; pH 3.9–4.2; evenings, starting with 2–3 evenings a week.
  • Sebum and excess shine: Hi Girls Bye Pores – 10% niacinamide, 0.5% zinc PCA; 1–2 times a day.
  • Rough-looking texture and the look of blemishes: Smooth Me All Night – 4% niacinamide, 2.5% AHA; evenings only.
  • The look of post-blemish marks and redness: Shine On You – 7% azelaic acid, 3% niacinamide; evenings, every other day for the first few weeks.

How to space out acid products

Do not use Slyc-Alright and Smooth Me All Night on the same evening; spread acid products over different evenings. Hi Girls Bye Pores can be used after the toner on the same evening, or in the morning. AHAs can increase the skin's sensitivity to the sun: apply sunscreen every morning while using this product and for one week after you stop; on oily and combination skin, Matte's Up? gives a matte finish.

When should you see a doctor?

The focus of these products is the look of marks caused by a change in colour; they do not correct pitted scars, where the texture of the skin has changed. If blemishes are painful, deep or widespread, see your doctor. Other products focused on pores are in the Visible Pores collection.

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