Of all the skin issues that plague beauty consumers, none is more universal than acne. Whether she’s combating the occasional flare-up or struggling with cystic outbreaks, consumers are all in agreement about acne it is not welcome, and maintaining a routine for tackling this tricky foe is critical. To better understand what steps consumers are willing to take, which products they can’t live without, and just how spotting the telltale signs of a blemish makes her feel, we asked more than 4,000 beauty consumers to talk to us about everything acne.
Of 20+ common skincare concerns, acne ranked as the #1 skincare concern among women ages 18-59, with 96% reporting they have experienced acne at some point during their lifetime.
78% currently experience acne
- 34% have chronic/persistent acne
Severity of acne
- 49% mild
- 47% moderate
- 4% severe
Where she is sporting her spots
- 90% chin
- 71% cheeks
- 66% forehead
- 62% nose
- 40% between the eyebrows
- 35% hairline
Acne effects more than her face
- 41% back
- 35% chest
- 29% shoulders
- 21% buttocks
- 15% upper arms
Her acne takes many forms
- 80% whiteheads
- 75% blackheads
- 54% papules
- 51% pustules
- 45% nodules
- 36% cysts
What induces her acne
- 75% hormones/menstruation
- 67% stress
- 41% oily skin
- 32% cosmetic products
- 20% diet-related
Her short-term acne treatments
- 69% pick/pop it
- 64% apply a topical spot treatment
- 61% deep cleanse their face
- 44% cover it cosmetically
- 29% use an at-home remedy
Her longer-term treatment methods
- 61% wash their face twice daily
- 55% drink a lot of water
- 46% follow a regular non-acne specific skincare routine
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