How to Use acne in a Sentence

acne

noun
  • The poa greens at Riviera are small and bumpy, and even on a good week that can be like putting on teenage acne.
    Eamon Lynch, Golfweek, 15 Feb. 2020
  • The treatment is also great for treating acne, Marc adds.
    Akili King, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2019
  • The downfall is it's made of plastic, which can harbor bacteria and lead to cat acne.
    Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
  • My face looked relatively normal (dry skin, chin dotted with acne) for the first couple weeks.
    Jessica L. Yarbrough, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Dec. 2019
  • Similarly to acne, this condition can cause bumps to be more inflamed than others.
    Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The center’s head counselor, Fellipe Santos, was thirty and had deep acne scars.
    Alex Cuadros, Harper's magazine, 20 Jan. 2020
  • The procedure, while spa-like in nature, may also be used to treat vulvar acne, and to help add moisture and hydration to the vulva.
    De Elizabeth, Teen Vogue, 3 Mar. 2020
  • The woman is described as white, with a larger build, noticeable acne on her face, with shorter blond hair worn in a bun with strands of pink and blue hair at the base of the bun.
    Elliot Hughes, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 28 Jan. 2020
  • Anything from cleansers, creams, and serums, to oils, moisturizers and acne treatment products, are all eligible for 50% off.
    Bianca Nieves, Teen Vogue, 18 Jan. 2020
  • Moisturize Worried moisturizer will make your acne worse?
    Christa Joanna Lee, Teen Vogue, 9 Jan. 2020
  • Though acne can be really annoying, 99.9% cases are curable, says Gohara.
    NBC News, 14 Feb. 2020
  • Bonus: These mists can tackle blemishes and uneven texture beyond back acne, including ingrown hairs on your legs and pits, keratosis pilaris on your arms, and even bumps on your bum.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 6 Nov. 2024
  • And my dark spots are pretty much gone from the acne spots.
    Ariel Scotti, PEOPLE.com, 23 July 2021
  • Then there’s my friend Sarah, who is dealing with acne for the first time in her life.
    Katheryn Erickson, Glamour, 2 June 2021
  • Back to junior year with sun streaks in his hair, the acne gone from the sea salt and tan, and, surprise!
    Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2021
  • The new study on benzene in acne products is flawed in many ways.
    Jessica Chia, SELF, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Like so many of her fans, Kiyoko has struggled with acne.
    Tatjana Freund, Marie Claire, 10 Mar. 2021
  • The link between diet and acne is the stuff of old wive's tales: Don't eat chocolate.
    Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 10 July 2020
  • Differin Gel is one of the best products for those of any age with acne-prone skin as it’s an over-the-counter retinoid.
    Zoe Malin, NBC News, 30 Dec. 2020
  • The Mayo Clinic cites the build-up of bacteria and oil on your skin as one of the main causes of acne.
    Bryony Gilbey, chicagotribune.com, 20 Mar. 2021
  • Gone are the days of harsh, stripping toners and trying to scrub away your acne.
    Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 2 Nov. 2022
  • This can reduce the appearance of acne scarring on the face or stretch marks on the body.
    Jessica Ourisman, Allure, 28 Jan. 2022
  • The whole thing is bringing blood flow to the surface level of your skin to help with dark spots, acne, things like that.
    Devorah Lev-Tov, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2023
  • While the cleanser above is great for oil balance, this one feels like the true acne preventer.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2024
  • He was described as as dark-skinned with slight acne and a low haircut.
    Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 28 Jan. 2022
  • Tretinoin for acne When tretinoin hits the gas on the cell turnover cycle, this helps to prevent the buildup that can lead to acne, Dr. Sanghvi says.
    Krissy Brady, SELF, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Many people can treat acne at home with over-the-counter products.
    Erica Sweeney, TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
  • Palmer has been open about her struggle growing up in front of the camera with acne for years.
    Keyaira Boone, Essence, 2 Dec. 2020
  • This causes acne to appear over many areas of the body.
    Talia Gutierre, Allure, 12 Aug. 2021
  • Now, fans of the Swimming Lessons author will know that this is far from the first time she's opened up about dealing with acne.
    Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 25 Oct. 2020

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