skincare to diminish acne and brighten skin?

[#1]

I have combination skin that is relatively sensitive and acne-prone. I get a few pimples every month. Currently I'm using Fresh Soy Cleanser everyday with Clinique 7 Day Scrub every other day or every two days. I recently bought the Boscia Rebalancing Tonic and I've been using that in conjunction with my Aveeno Daily Mosturizer. I'm looking to diminish the acne I do currently have so I can maintain a really nice complexion and perhaps even brighten my skin tone? I'm looking into getting the Peter Thomas Roth Gentle Complexion Pads since a girl at the Sephora I went to recommended it to me and gave me a few days worth of samples, they seemed to work decently with my skin but it wasn't a miracle that cleared my skin up in one night. I was also looking into some masks - maybe Origins Active Charcoal or Boscia Bright White? Does anyone have any recommendations for skincare that could help me brighten and keep my skin clear?

[#2]

The PTR line is amazing, it's my favorite anti aging products right now. I also have acne scarring which I use Cliniques Dark spot corrector. Not sure if that's a problem but I don't know anyone who had or had acne without residual scarring. It's worked wonders for my skin and making it appear clearer. I've heard Bosica is amazing too butive not tried it. PTR is definitely worth the money, I've not used any of their products that I haven't loved.

[#3]

I've used the Clinique 7 Day Scrub before, and I never saw any improvements in terms of helping my acne when I used an additional cleanser. Although the scrub is gentle, I feel like scrubs in general aggravate acne. As for the Fresh Soy Cleanser, that may be too gentle for your skin even if you have sensitive skin. Have you tried products with glycolic acid in them? I know benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are like the main ingredients found in products to help with getting rid of acne, but glycolic acid works amazingly well if you find the right product. Some brands that have glycolic acid in their products include Dermadoctor, REN, and DDF. Glycolic acid will definitely help with brightening up your skin in the long run because a lot of times scrubs may be too abbrasive for the skin. And even though I've never tried Origins charcoal mask, I've heard good things about the mask. I'm also a big fan of their Super Spot Remover Acne Treatment Gel and Zero Oil Purfiying Toner. The toner works well for combination skin. I hope this helps and good luck!

[#4]

I don't think the Origins Charcoal mask brightens (ha, I'm actually wearing it right now as I type since I saw a few tiny red dots might become acne earlier). It's for drawing out impurities in the pores, I saw exactly how it work through continuous spot application on my whiteheat. Any brightening effect it may have will be due to unclogged pores, not actual brightening.

I don't know if Boscia mask actually brightens, but I know Origins Brighter by Nature Peels dried up my pimples and did lighten up a couple dark spots I have. Serums such as Origins brightening serum, Ole Henriksen's Truth Serum, or Caudalie's vinoperfect will also help with brightening/even out complexion.

[#5]

hi, again! i have a feeling boscia will be a little better because i really trust their brand. also try the korres wild rose+vitamin c advanced brightening sleeping facial. i have been using and absolutely love it! you apply it right before your night cream and it has an amazing effect on the skin. i also have acne-prone/hyperpigmentation issues. also My Beauty Diary face sheet masks have this Arbutin mas that is very helpful for brightening and they are disposable and not expensive at all.... i get mine from amazon. just keep in mind treat your acne first, then follow up with brightening remedies because if your skin is clear, you will most likely have a brighter skin tone...

a few extra tips: eat healthier because it all comes from within your body, topical products can only do so much

hydrate by drinking a lot of water... but not all at once

[#6]

I love Murads Essential C Complex!! I have oily & acne prone skin too!! This is absolutely amazing!!! It's pricey but worth it.