How to Use acne in a Sentence

acne

noun
  • And bad acne is not a key to [success].
    — Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
  • But there's more to the movie than the usual teen angst and acne.
    — CBS News, 12 July 2018
  • This will help new acne from forming.
    — Maria Goldbach, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
  • This includes an itchy rash, eczema, hives, acne and dry skin.
    — Hannah Drown, cleveland.com, 13 June 2017
  • For the skin, don’t apply it on acne-prone skin or to deep cuts or fresh burns.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
  • For the skin, don’t apply it on acne-prone skin or to deep cuts or fresh burns.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
  • For the skin, don’t apply it on acne-prone skin or to deep cuts or fresh burns.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
  • Too much oil in the skin is one of the leading causes of acne.
    — Dana Benbow, Indianapolis Star, 5 Jan. 2018
  • The new study on benzene in acne products is flawed in many ways.
    — Jessica Chia, SELF, 12 Mar. 2024
  • He was described as as dark-skinned with slight acne and a low haircut.
    — Howard Koplowitz | [email protected], al, 28 Jan. 2022
  • And my soft skin was riddled with acne, which didn’t help either.
    — Longreads, 25 June 2019
  • Many people can treat acne at home with over-the-counter products.
    — Erica Sweeney, TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
  • Styling products can cause acne along your hairline and on your face, too.
    — Alexandra Tunell, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 June 2015
  • Cleansers should never be drying, even if your skin is oily or acne-prone.
    — Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, 11 Dec. 2017
  • Skin care brands are setting their sights on acne, and for good reason.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
  • And clogging up the pores in your skin could, guess what, worsen your acne.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Skin problems, like eczema and acne, are sometimes linked to gut health.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Skin problems, like eczema and acne, are sometimes linked to gut health.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2025
  • Those little white bumps on your face, or your newborn's face or body, may not be acne.
    — Meredith Cohn, baltimoresun.com, 4 May 2017
  • Body acne is also a big problem.
    — Sophia Panych, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Then there’s my friend Sarah, who is dealing with acne for the first time in her life.
    — Katheryn Erickson, Glamour, 2 June 2021
  • Not bad for someone who once hid behind her hair because of acne.
    — Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
  • And acne, and having a massive eye with black stitches in it.
    — Nathan Heller, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2018
  • An excessive amount can build up on the body, leading to acne.
    — Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Gone are the days of harsh, stripping toners and trying to scrub away your acne.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 2 Nov. 2022
  • Yerneni has struggled with cystic acne for most of her life.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Thin, dry, and even the return of acne breakouts for some women.
    — Essence, 30 July 2025
  • Palmer has been open about her struggle growing up in front of the camera with acne for years.
    — Keyaira Boone, Essence, 2 Dec. 2020
  • 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 four-product collection for acne-prone skin sold out in hours.
    — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026

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