The buyer question · week of Nov 2 – 8

Best Acne Treatments Ranking

Picked by AI, checked by people.

The weekly chart ?

The top 20 products brands right now.

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Current race ?

This week ?

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution holds #1.

#1 in 7 of the last 25 weeks

1 debut1 backbiggest climb 122 out

All 21 moves ↓

Tap a card for each AI’s place and the monthly check.

#ProductPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekSalicylic Acid 2% SolutionThe OrdinaryLast week #1 · 21 weeks in top 20Monthly check: People disagree: AI #1 · people #12 of 12

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#6
    2. Claude#5
    3. Gemini#9
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#18

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #1 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • People disagree: people’s order#12people’s order, of 12 checked · AI #1 ?
    • Score read from review videos3.5/5read from 3 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123

    Watch · YouTube ?

    ⚡️The ordinary salicylic acid 2% solution | review, how to use & how to layerYouTube: cathy on skincare · 107K views · Oct 2022
    Search Google for The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
  2. #2same place as last weekAcne Foaming Wash 10% Benzoyl PeroxidePanOxylLast week #2 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#4
    2. Claude#9
    3. Gemini#5
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #2 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.624,234 ratings · Oct 2026
    Search Google for PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash 10% Benzoyl Peroxide
  3. #3up 2 places since last weekAdapalene Gel 0.1% Acne TreatmentDifferinnot checkedLast week #5 · 12 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#1
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#2

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #3 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment
  4. #4down 1 place since last weekRapid Relief Acne Spot TreatmentMuradLast week #3 · 25 weeks in top 20Monthly check: People disagree: AI #3 · people #11 of 12

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#12
    3. Gemini#7
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#23

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #4 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • People disagree: people’s order#11people’s order, of 12 checked · AI #3 ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.36,910 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos3.6/5read from 5 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Murad Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment Review| Best acne spot treatmentYouTube: itsjustmejamie · 8.6K views · Oct 2020
    Search Google for Murad Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment
  5. #5down 1 place since last weekEffaclar Duo Dual Action Acne TreatmentLa Roche-Posaynot checkedLast week #4 · 21 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#2
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #5 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment
  6. #6same place as last weekSkin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid ExfoliantPaula's Choicenot checkedLast week #6 · 14 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#7
    2. Claude#4
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#17

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #6 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
  7. #7up 3 places since last weekEffaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1%La Roche-PosayLast week #10 · 9 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#4
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#3

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #7 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.41,129 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 8 threads read · Oct 2026
    Evidence
    Check evidence
    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    8 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Search Google for La Roche-Posay Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1%
  8. #8down 1 place since last weekMighty Patch OriginalHero CosmeticsAlso #1 Best Acne Patches · #9 SkincareLast week #7 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#8
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #8 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.57,333 ratings · Oct 2026

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch (Original) ReviewYouTube: Simple by Sarah · 245 views · Sep 2023

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Original
  9. #9same place as last weekRapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot GelNeutrogenaLast week #9 · 21 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#7
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #9 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.03,260 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    Evidence
    Check evidence
    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Search Google for Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel
  10. #10up 2 places since last weekAcne Pimple Master PatchCosRXMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #7 Best Acne PatchesLast week #12 · 21 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#9
    2. Claude#24
    3. Gemini#6
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #10 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.970,074 ratings · Oct 2026

    Watch · YouTube ?

    I tried COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch for ONE WEEK! (this is so GROSS)YouTube: Matt Randon · 57.5K views · Aug 2020

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for CosRX Acne Pimple Master Patch
  11. #11up 3 places since last weekAcne Control CleanserCeraVeAlso #2 Best Salicylic Acid Cleansers · #14 SkincareLast week #14 · 9 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#3
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #11 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.42,128 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 6 threads read · Oct 2026
    Evidence
    Check evidence
    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    6 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    NEW CeraVe ACNE CONTROL GEL & CLEANSER review | Dr DrayYouTube: Dr Dray · 375K views · Jul 2021

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser
  12. #12down 1 place since last week2% BHA Liquid ExfoliantPaula's ChoiceMonthly check: Passes the checkLast week #11 · 24 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#1
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #12 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.8106,198 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    Evidence
    Check evidence
    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    ⚡️ paula’s choice 2% bha liquid exfoliant | review, how to use & how to layerYouTube: cathy on skincare · 1.1M views · Oct 2020
    Search Google for Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
  13. #13same place as last weekAcne Foaming Cream Cleanser 4% Benzoyl PeroxideCeraVeLast week #13 · 19 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#3
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#10

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #13 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.54,651 ratings · Jun 2026
    Search Google for CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser 4% Benzoyl Peroxide
  14. #14down 6 places since last weekAdapalene Gel 0.1%DifferinAlso #15 Best Retinol for BeginnersLast week #8 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#2
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.517,650 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    Evidence
    Check evidence
    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1%
  15. #15same place as last weekDifferin Epiduo Acne Gel 0.1%/2.5%Galdermanot checkedLast week #15 · 3 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Galderma Differin Epiduo Acne Gel 0.1%/2.5%
  16. #16same place as last weekDrying LotionMario BadescuLast week #16 · 24 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#12
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#12
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #16 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.429,518 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos3.6/5read from 5 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Mario Badescu Drying Lotion REVIEW (3 days result)YouTube: Jenniferxxoo · 672K views · Oct 2019
    Search Google for Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
  17. #17same place as last weekAcne Foaming WashPanOxylnot checkedLast week #17 · 7 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash
  18. #18up 1 place since last weekClear Regular Strength Daily Skin Clearing TreatmentPaula's Choicenot checkedLast week #19 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#11
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #18 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Paula's Choice Clear Regular Strength Daily Skin Clearing Treatment
  19. #19up 12 places since last weekDermacontrol Oil Control Moisturizer SPF 30CetaphilDebutBiggest climbnot checkedLast week #31 · 1 week in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#6
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Control Moisturizer SPF 30
  20. #20up 1 place since last weekU.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face OilSunday RileyRe-entrynot checkedLast week #21 · 4 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#16
    3. Gemini#23
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Sunday Riley UFO Ultra Clarifying Face Oil Review | 2 Week Trial & ResultsYouTube: Samantha Ann · 7.1K views · Sep 2021
    Search Google for Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

Show places 21–100Hide places 21–100
  1. #21Mighty Patch Original Acne Pimple PatchesHero Cosmetics · last wk #29 0 wks in top 20
  2. #22EradiKate Acne TreatmentKate Somerville · last wk #20 20 wks in top 20
  3. #23Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne CleanserLa Roche-Posay · last wk #23 0 wks in top 20
  4. #24Acne Foaming Wash 4% Benzoyl PeroxidePanOxyl · last wk #18 1 wk in top 20
  5. #25Acne Control Gel with 4% Benzoyl PeroxideCeraVe · last wk #24 0 wks in top 20
  6. #26Stubborn Acne Treatment 2.5% Benzoyl PeroxideNeutrogena · last wk #25 0 wks in top 20
  7. #27Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1%Galderma · last wk #26 0 wks in top 20
  8. #28Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne 2026Neutrogena · last wk #27 0 wks in top 20
  9. #29Galderma Epiduo Forte Gel 0.3%/2.5%Galderma · last wk #28 0 wks in top 20
  10. #30Blemish + Age Defense 2026SkinCeuticals · last wk #32 0 wks in top 20
  11. #31Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%The Ordinary · last wk #36 0 wks in top 20
  12. #32Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol 2026Paula's Choice · last wk #83 0 wks in top 20
  13. #33Effaclar BPO Multi-Target Acne TreatmentLa Roche-Posay · last wk #35 0 wks in top 20
  14. #34Acne Control Gel 2% Salicylic AcidCeraVe · last wk #42 0 wks in top 20
  15. #35Azelaic Topical Acid 10%Naturium · last wk #40 0 wks in top 20
  16. #36Resurfacing Retinol SerumCeraVe · last wk #44 3 wks in top 20Passes the check
  17. #37Anti-Blemish Solutions Clinical Clearing GelClinique · last wk #37 0 wks in top 20
  18. #38Resurfacing Retinol Serum 2026CeraVe · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  19. #39Galderma Aklief (Trifarotene) Cream 0.005%Galderma · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  20. #40Drying Lotion 2026Mario Badescu · last wk #38 0 wks in top 20
  21. #41Killa Zit PatchZitSticka · last wk #47 0 wks in top 20
  22. #42Acne Exfoliating TonerPeach Slices · last wk #41 0 wks in top 20
  23. #43Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial CleanserNeutrogena · last wk #52 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44Clear Complexion Daily Cleansing Pads 2026Aveeno · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45Acne Control GelCeraVe · last wk #22 1 wk in top 20
  26. #46Stubborn Acne AM Treatment (2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide)Neutrogena · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47Mighty Patch Micropoint for BlemishesHero Cosmetics · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  28. #48Almirall Winlevi (Clascoterone) Cream 1%Almirall · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  29. #49Acne Spot DotsPeach Slices · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  30. #50Epiduo Acne Gel 0.1% Adapalene / 2.5% Benzoyl PeroxideDifferin · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  31. #51Galderma Differin Acne Treatment Gel 0.1% AdapaleneGalderma · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  32. #52Effaclar Duo+ 2025 FormulaLa Roche-Posay · last wk #43 0 wks in top 20
  33. #53Effaclar Duo+ 2026La Roche-Posay · last wk #45 0 wks in top 20
  34. #54Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser 2025 EditionCeraVe · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment 5.5% Benzoyl PeroxideLa Roche-Posay · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  36. #56Foaming Facial CleanserEltaMD · last wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  37. #57Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide 5.5%)La Roche-Posay · last wk #50 0 wks in top 20
  38. #58Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser 2026 EditionCeraVe · last wk #49 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59CeraVe Acne Foaming Cleanser 2025CeraVe · last wk #54 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60Acne Control Gel with 5% Benzoyl PeroxideCeraVe · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61Adapalene Gel 0.1% 2026 OTC VersionDifferin · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62Effaclar Duo+ Advanced 2025La Roche-Posay · last wk #55 0 wks in top 20
  43. #63Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser (Benzoyl Peroxide 4%)CeraVe · last wk #56 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64Adapalene Gel 0.1% LatestDifferin · last wk #57 0 wks in top 20
  45. #65Cabtreo GelBausch Health · last wk #58 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Acne Foaming Cream Face Cleanser 4% Benzoyl PeroxideCeraVe · last wk #59 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser with 2% Salicylic AcidCeraVe · last wk #60 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68Adapalene Gel 0.1% 2026 FormulaDifferin · last wk #61 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69Acne Healing DotsPeace Out · last wk #33 10 wks in top 20
  50. #70Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid 2025Paula's Choice · last wk #63 0 wks in top 20
  51. #71Sun Pharmaceutical Winlevi Cream 1%Sun Pharmaceutical · last wk #64 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72Stubborn Acne AM TreatmentNeutrogena · last wk — 5 wks in top 20
  53. #73Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% BHA 2025Paula's Choice · last wk #66 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne 2026 Spot GelNeutrogena · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75Aklief Trifarotene Cream 0.005%Almirall · last wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  56. #76Spot Treatment 5% Benzoyl PeroxideBenzac · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  57. #77Stubborn Acne Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%)Neutrogena · last wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  58. #78Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% CurrentThe Ordinary · last wk #69 0 wks in top 20
  59. #79Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%The Ordinary · last wk #30 11 wks in top 20Passes the check
  60. #80Effaclar Duo+ 2026 FormulaLa Roche-Posay · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  61. #81Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser 2026CeraVe · last wk #76 0 wks in top 20
  62. #82Differin Acne Treatment Gel Adapalene 0.1%Galderma · last wk #72 0 wks in top 20
  63. #83Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 2026 BatchThe Ordinary · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  64. #84Twyneo Tretinoin 0.1% / Benzoyl Peroxide 3% CreamAlmirall · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  65. #85Twyneo Cream 0.1%/3%Journey · last wk #74 0 wks in top 20
  66. #86Aklief Cream 0.005%Almirall · last wk #77 0 wks in top 20
  67. #87Adapalene Gel 0.1% 2025Differin · last wk #78 0 wks in top 20
  68. #88Persa-Gel 10 Acne MedicationClean & Clear · last wk #81 0 wks in top 20
  69. #89Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser 2% Salicylic AcidLa Roche-Posay · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  70. #90Persa-Gel 10 Maximum StrengthClean & Clear · last wk — 1 wk in top 20
  71. #91Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum 2025The Ordinary · last wk #79 0 wks in top 20
  72. #92Winlevi Clascoterone Cream 1%Sun Pharmaceutical · last wk #80 0 wks in top 20
  73. #93Maximum Strength Medicated PadsStridex · last wk #100 0 wks in top 20
  74. #94CLEAR Extra Strength 2% BHA ExfoliantPaula's Choice · last wk #85 0 wks in top 20
  75. #95Effaclar Duo Acne TreatmentLa Roche-Posay · last wk #90 3 wks in top 20
  76. #96Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10%PanOxyl · last wk #89 0 wks in top 20
  77. #974% Acne Creamy WashPanOxyl · last wk #87 0 wks in top 20
  78. #98Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel 2026Neutrogena · last wk #34 0 wks in top 20
  79. #99Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 2026The Ordinary · last wk #95 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash 2025Dermalogica · last wk #93 0 wks in top 20

Brand chart

Current race ?

This week ?

La Roche-Posay holds #1.

#1 in 17 of the last 25 weeks

2 debuts1 back3 out

All 22 moves ↓

Tap a card for its products here, its price tier and other charts.

#BrandPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekLa Roche-PosayModels here: #5 Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment · #7 Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% · +10Last week #1 · 25 weeks in top 20

    La Roche-Posay products here ?

    12 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20

    1. #5 Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatmentnot checked
    2. #7 Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1%Buyers’ rating 4.4 · 1.1K ratings · Oct 2026
    3. #23 Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Cleanserbelow the top 20
    4. #33 Effaclar BPO Multi-Target Acne Treatmentbelow the top 20
    5. #52 Effaclar Duo+ 2025 Formulabelow the top 20

    Where La Roche-Posay is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for La Roche-Posay acne treatments
  2. #2same place as last weekCeraVeModels here: #11 Acne Control Cleanser · #13 Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser 4% Benzoyl Peroxide · +13Last week #2 · 25 weeks in top 20

    CeraVe products here ?

    15 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20

    1. #11 Acne Control CleanserBuyers’ rating 4.4 · 2.1K ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #13 Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser 4% Benzoyl PeroxideBuyers’ rating 4.5 · 4.7K ratings · Jun 2026
    3. #25 Acne Control Gel with 4% Benzoyl Peroxidebelow the top 20
    4. #34 Acne Control Gel 2% Salicylic Acidbelow the top 20
    5. #36 Resurfacing Retinol Serumbelow the top 20

    Where CeraVe is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for CeraVe acne treatments
  3. #3up 1 place since last weekPanOxylModels here: #2 Acne Foaming Wash 10% Benzoyl Peroxide · #17 Acne Foaming Wash · +3Last week #4 · 25 weeks in top 20

    PanOxyl products here ?

    5 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20

    1. #2 Acne Foaming Wash 10% Benzoyl PeroxideBuyers’ rating 4.6 · 24.2K ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #17 Acne Foaming Washnot checked
    3. #24 Acne Foaming Wash 4% Benzoyl Peroxidebelow the top 20
    4. #96 Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10%below the top 20
    5. #97 4% Acne Creamy Washbelow the top 20

    Where PanOxyl is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for PanOxyl acne treatments
  4. #4down 1 place since last weekDifferinModels here: #3 Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment · #14 Adapalene Gel 0.1% · +5Last week #3 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Differin products here ?

    7 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20

    1. #3 Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatmentnot checked
    2. #14 Adapalene Gel 0.1%Buyers’ rating 4.5 · 17.6K ratings · Oct 2026
    3. #50 Epiduo Acne Gel 0.1% Adapalene / 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxidebelow the top 20
    4. #61 Adapalene Gel 0.1% 2026 OTC Versionbelow the top 20
    5. #64 Adapalene Gel 0.1% Latestbelow the top 20

    Where Differin is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Differin acne treatments
  5. #5same place as last weekPaula's ChoiceModels here: #6 Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant · #12 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant · +5Last week #5 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Paula's Choice products here ?

    7 products in the top 100 · 3 in the top 20

    1. #6 Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliantnot checked
    2. #12 2% BHA Liquid ExfoliantPasses the check: buyers 4.8★
    3. #18 Clear Regular Strength Daily Skin Clearing Treatmentnot checked
    4. #32 Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol 2026below the top 20
    5. #70 Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid 2025below the top 20

    Where Paula's Choice is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Paula's Choice acne treatments
  6. #6same place as last weekNeutrogenaModels here: #9 Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel · #26 Stubborn Acne Treatment 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide · +7Last week #6 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Neutrogena products here ?

    9 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #9 Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot GelBuyers’ rating 4.0 · 3.3K ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #26 Stubborn Acne Treatment 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxidebelow the top 20
    3. #28 Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne 2026below the top 20
    4. #43 Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanserbelow the top 20
    5. #46 Stubborn Acne AM Treatment (2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide)below the top 20

    Where Neutrogena is strong · top 20 ?

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  7. #7same place as last weekThe OrdinaryModels here: #1 Salicylic Acid 2% Solution · #31 Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% · +5Last week #7 · 25 weeks in top 20

    The Ordinary products here ?

    7 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #1 Salicylic Acid 2% SolutionPeople disagree
    2. #31 Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%below the top 20
    3. #78 Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Currentbelow the top 20
    4. #79 Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%below the top 20
    5. #83 Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 2026 Batchbelow the top 20

    Where The Ordinary is strong · top 20 ?

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  8. #8up 1 place since last weekHero CosmeticsModels here: #8 Mighty Patch Original · #21 Mighty Patch Original Acne Pimple Patches · +1Last week #9 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Hero Cosmetics products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #8 Mighty Patch OriginalBuyers’ rating 4.5 · 7.3K ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #21 Mighty Patch Original Acne Pimple Patchesbelow the top 20
    3. #47 Mighty Patch Micropoint for Blemishesbelow the top 20

    Where Hero Cosmetics is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Hero Cosmetics acne treatments
  9. #9down 1 place since last weekMuradModels here: #4 Rapid Relief Acne Spot TreatmentLast week #8 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Murad products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #4 Rapid Relief Acne Spot TreatmentPeople disagree

    Where Murad is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Murad acne treatments
  10. #10up 3 places since last weekGaldermaModels here: #15 Differin Epiduo Acne Gel 0.1%/2.5% · #27 Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% · +4Last week #13 · 3 weeks in top 20

    Galderma products here ?

    6 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #15 Differin Epiduo Acne Gel 0.1%/2.5%not checked
    2. #27 Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1%below the top 20
    3. #29 Galderma Epiduo Forte Gel 0.3%/2.5%below the top 20
    4. #39 Galderma Aklief (Trifarotene) Cream 0.005%below the top 20
    5. #51 Galderma Differin Acne Treatment Gel 0.1% Adapalenebelow the top 20
    Search Google for Galderma acne treatments
  11. #11down 1 place since last weekCosRXModels here: #10 Acne Pimple Master PatchLast week #10 · 24 weeks in top 20

    CosRX products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #10 Acne Pimple Master PatchPasses the check: buyers 4.9★

    Where CosRX is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for CosRX acne treatments
  12. #12down 1 place since last weekMario BadescuModels here: #16 Drying Lotion · #40 Drying Lotion 2026Last week #11 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Mario Badescu products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #16 Drying LotionBuyers’ rating 4.4 · 29.5K ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #40 Drying Lotion 2026below the top 20

    Where Mario Badescu is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Mario Badescu acne treatments
  13. #13down 1 place since last weekProactivLast week #12 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#13
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#10
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #13 is the 4-week average.

    Search Google for Proactiv acne treatments
  14. #14up 3 places since last weekCetaphilModels here: #19 Dermacontrol Oil Control Moisturizer SPF 30Last week #17 · 2 weeks in top 20

    Cetaphil products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #19 Dermacontrol Oil Control Moisturizer SPF 30not checked

    Where Cetaphil is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Cetaphil acne treatments
  15. #15down 1 place since last weekSunday RileyModels here: #20 U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face OilLast week #14 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Sunday Riley products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #20 U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oilnot checked

    Where Sunday Riley is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Sunday Riley acne treatments
  16. #16down 1 place since last weekKate SomervilleModels here: #22 EradiKate Acne TreatmentLast week #15 · 24 weeks in top 20

    Kate Somerville products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #22 EradiKate Acne Treatmentbelow the top 20
    Search Google for Kate Somerville acne treatments
  17. #17up 5 places since last weekPeach SlicesDebutModels here: #42 Acne Exfoliating Toner · #49 Acne Spot DotsLast week #22 · 1 week in top 20

    Peach Slices products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #42 Acne Exfoliating Tonerbelow the top 20
    2. #49 Acne Spot Dotsbelow the top 20

    Where Peach Slices is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Peach Slices acne treatments
  18. #18up 2 places since last weekAveenoModels here: #44 Clear Complexion Daily Cleansing Pads 2026Last week #20 · 5 weeks in top 20

    Aveeno products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #44 Clear Complexion Daily Cleansing Pads 2026below the top 20

    Where Aveeno is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Aveeno acne treatments
  19. #19up 6 places since last weekNaturiumRe-entryModels here: #35 Azelaic Topical Acid 10%Last week #25 · 3 weeks in top 20

    Naturium products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #35 Azelaic Topical Acid 10%below the top 20

    Where Naturium is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Naturium acne treatments
  20. #20up 7 places since last weekAlmirallDebutModels here: #48 Almirall Winlevi (Clascoterone) Cream 1% · #75 Aklief Trifarotene Cream 0.005% · +2Last week #27 · 1 week in top 20

    Almirall products here ?

    4 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #48 Almirall Winlevi (Clascoterone) Cream 1%below the top 20
    2. #75 Aklief Trifarotene Cream 0.005%below the top 20
    3. #84 Twyneo Tretinoin 0.1% / Benzoyl Peroxide 3% Creambelow the top 20
    4. #86 Aklief Cream 0.005%below the top 20
    Search Google for Almirall acne treatments

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

  • Clinique was #16, now #25 17 weeks in the top 20
  • SkinCeuticals was #18, now #27 24 weeks in the top 20
  • ZitSticka was #19, now #26 20 weeks in the top 20
Show places 21–100Hide places 21–100
  1. #21Clean & Clearlast wk #26 7 wks in top 20
  2. #22EltaMDlast wk #21 5 wks in top 20
  3. #23The Inkey Listlast wk #33 5 wks in top 20
  4. #24Vichylast wk #24 1 wk in top 20
  5. #25Cliniquelast wk #16 17 wks in top 20
  6. #26ZitStickalast wk #19 20 wks in top 20
  7. #27SkinCeuticalslast wk #18 24 wks in top 20
  8. #28Bausch Healthlast wk #41 0 wks in top 20
  9. #29Tazoraclast wk #29 0 wks in top 20
  10. #30Epiduolast wk #28 0 wks in top 20
  11. #31Sun Pharmaceuticallast wk #31 0 wks in top 20
  12. #32Benzaclast wk #44 0 wks in top 20
  13. #33Dr. Dennis Grosslast wk #30 0 wks in top 20
  14. #34Stridexlast wk #43 1 wk in top 20
  15. #35Mightylast wk #32 5 wks in top 20
  16. #36Avènelast wk #47 3 wks in top 20
  17. #37Biodermalast wk #37 1 wk in top 20
  18. #38Dermalogicalast wk #34 1 wk in top 20
  19. #39Peace Outlast wk #23 13 wks in top 20
  20. #40Dr. Jart+last wk #35 0 wks in top 20
  21. #41Tretinoinlast wk #40 3 wks in top 20
  22. #42Sol-Gel Technologieslast wk #45 0 wks in top 20
  23. #43KraveBeautylast wk #54 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44Curologylast wk #53 13 wks in top 20
  25. #45Peter Thomas Rothlast wk #38 0 wks in top 20
  26. #46First Aid Beautylast wk #36 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47Journeylast wk #50 0 wks in top 20
  28. #48acne.orglast wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  29. #49Starfacelast wk #42 0 wks in top 20
  30. #50Kiehl'slast wk #39 6 wks in top 20
  31. #51Blisslast wk #46 0 wks in top 20
  32. #52Cleocin Tlast wk #57 0 wks in top 20
  33. #53Herbivorelast wk #55 0 wks in top 20
  34. #54Winlevilast wk #61 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55Clearasillast wk #62 4 wks in top 20
  36. #56Skinfixlast wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  37. #57RENlast wk #65 0 wks in top 20
  38. #58Clindamycinlast wk #66 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59Drunk Elephantlast wk #67 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60Tulalast wk #56 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61Ren Clean Skincarelast wk #58 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62Replenixlast wk #98 0 wks in top 20
  43. #63Raellast wk #59 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64Peace Out Skincarelast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  45. #65Aklieflast wk #69 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Altrenolast wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67Tatchalast wk #49 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68Rodan + Fieldslast wk #73 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69FaceRealitylast wk #74 0 wks in top 20
  50. #70Arazlolast wk #72 0 wks in top 20
  51. #71Glossierlast wk #48 3 wks in top 20
  52. #72Azelexlast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73Aczonelast wk #78 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74Duaclast wk #77 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75Biossancelast wk #60 0 wks in top 20
  56. #76AcneFreelast wk #63 9 wks in top 20
  57. #77Skinorenlast wk #82 0 wks in top 20
  58. #78Eucerinlast wk #71 0 wks in top 20
  59. #79Bubblelast wk #76 0 wks in top 20
  60. #80Glow Recipelast wk #84 0 wks in top 20
  61. #81Tower 28last wk #83 0 wks in top 20
  62. #82Kiehl's Since 1851last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  63. #83Innisfreelast wk #80 0 wks in top 20
  64. #84Finacealast wk #85 0 wks in top 20
  65. #85Sofie Pavitt Facelast wk #86 0 wks in top 20
  66. #86Youth To The Peoplelast wk #81 0 wks in top 20
  67. #87Glytonelast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  68. #88Naturopathicalast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  69. #89SOME BY MIlast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  70. #90Topicalslast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  71. #91Vanicreamlast wk #87 0 wks in top 20
  72. #92Originslast wk #89 1 wk in top 20
  73. #93Lancômelast wk #90 0 wks in top 20
  74. #94Peach & Lilylast wk #93 0 wks in top 20
  75. #95Sebamedlast wk #94 0 wks in top 20
  76. #96Apostrophelast wk #96 0 wks in top 20
  77. #97Biologique Recherchelast wk #97 0 wks in top 20
  78. #98Dr. Idrisslast wk #100 0 wks in top 20
  79. #99Personal Daylast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100De La Cruzlast wk — 0 wks in top 20

The monthly check covers products; a brand is marked “Passes the check” only when its products here pass. See the product check → ?

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 and each AI’s own #1, in its own answer this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartProductChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Salicylic Acid 2% Solution65918, well below the others4/6
#2Acne Foaming Wash 10% Benzoyl Peroxide49, well below the others53/6
#3Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment122/6
#4Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment127, well above the others23, well below the others3/6
#5Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment21/6
#6Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant74, well above the others17, well below the others3/6
#7Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1%432/6
#8Mighty Patch Original81/6
#9Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel71/6
#10Acne Pimple Master Patch924, well below the others6, well above the others3/6
Each AI’s #1 further down this chart
#122% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, Gemini’s #111/6

Further down: Perplexity’s #1 Epiduo Acne Gel 0.1% Adapalene / 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide (#50 on this chart)ChatGPT’s #1 Galderma Differin Acne Treatment Gel 0.1% Adapalene (#51 on this chart)Grok’s #1 Effaclar Duo+ 2026 Formula (#80 on this chart)

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 brands: where it put the brand’s highest-placed product this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartBrandChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1La Roche-Posay224135/6
#2CeraVe333295/6
#3PanOxyl495785/6
#4Differin15, well below the others12315/6
#5Paula's Choice7, well below the others41, well above the others417, well below the others5/6
#6Neutrogena5714, well below the others514, well below the others5/6
#7The Ordinary659, well below the others618, well below the others5/6
#8Hero Cosmetics81183/6
#9Murad127, well above the others23, well below the others3/6
#10Galderma142/6

The monthly check · October 2026 ?

Where people disagree with AI.

12 of the top 20 checked

  1. The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% SolutionPeople disagreeAI saysIts order1stof 12 checked · #1 in the chartPeople sayTheir order12thof 12 checked · by video reviewsVideo reviews3.5/53 videos123
  2. Murad Rapid Relief Acne Spot TreatmentPeople disagreeAI saysIts order3rdof 12 checked · #4 in the chartPeople sayTheir order11thof 12 checked · by buyer ratings and video reviewsBuyers4.3/56,910 ratingsVideo reviews3.6/55 videos123
  3. CosRX Acne Pimple Master PatchPasses the checkAI saysChart place#10named by 3 of 6People sayBuyers4.9/570,074 ratings
  4. Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid ExfoliantPasses the checkAI saysChart place#12named by 1 of 6People sayBuyers4.8/5106,198 ratings

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Reviews by people · YouTube and TikTok ?

The reviews behind the chart.

23 review videos · one shown per product

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The data behind this chart ?

What this ranking stands on.

From the AI panel 139 AI answers over 28 weeks from 6 assistants

From people

  • Buyer ratings767,684
  • Review videos40
  • Owner threads59
  • Press outlets4
  • Recall checks25

Before you buy

Questions buyers ask.

  • Who is #1 for “Best Acne Treatments”, and for how long?

    The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution is the #1 product this week, and has been #1 for 7 of the last 25 weeks. La Roche-Posay is the #1 brand, #1 for 17 of those weeks.

  • What changed on this chart in the last four weeks?

    7 of the top 20 products were not in the top 20 four weeks ago. The #1 then was The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution, and it is still #1. Among brands, 5 new names joined the top 20.

  • Do buyers, reviewers, owners and the press agree with the AI?

    12 of the top 20 were checked in October 2026: none fails the check, and people place 2 much lower than the AI does. 2 pass the check: people back them.

Data as of November 2 ?

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