You know the feeling of a pimple forming: Tender skin with a bump just below the surface. Consider this your first line of defense: The cajeput and primrose oil eases inflammation, the reason zits come to a head, while the lemon extract helps clear pores.

Spotless Blemish Oil, Osmia Organics ($22)

This has a natural salicylic acid, a go-to for acne because it's oil-soluble and can break down any excessive buildup in pores. But this is also made of traditional Chinese medicine botanicals that soothe and repair the broken skin.

Acne Spot Treatment, Kamedis ($13.99)

These hydrocolloid patches work like magic: Pop one on at night (they look like little circular Band-Aids), and in the morning they'll have sucked all the trapped oil, dirt, and impurities out of the zit. Seriously: You can see it collected on the patch.

Acne Pimple Master Patch, Corsrx ($11)

Here's a hack: Any detoxifying or pore-cleaning mask can double as a spot treatment (just not the type you can rub in and go about your day). Taila's is made with honey, black cumin seed, and turmeric—it's an ideal fix if you need to deal with the appearance of an existing zit quickly, as it can tone down redness and puffiness but won't cause the skin to flake.

Nava Jungol Detoxifying Jungle Mask, Taila ($68)

This is a strong treatment: It's made with activated charcoal to suck the impurities right out of your pores and salicylic acid. So use it for the big, cystic kind of pimples, as it will likely be too strong for less aggressive acne.

Charcoal Spot Corrector, Boscia ($28)

Here's your best bet for when you need to treat acne midday, under makeup. (I'm loath to wear primers but will use this atop breakouts to minimize oil all day long, so I don't need to keep piling on concealer or powder). It's made with salicylic acid, fruit AHAs, and ancient African tree bark.

Mattifying Primer, Cover FX ($38)