When faced with a skincare problem, our first instinct is to attack. Attack the acne breakout. New face washes. New moisturizers. New peels and masks.

Pick and prod and overanalyze your skin. In a world that emphasizes quick fixes and new solutions, it is so difficult to do the thing that will actually help your skin– leave it alone.

Sounds crazy, right? Put away the multitude of products that you’ve been layering on for weeks in a frenzied attempt to solve the ever-challenging acne breakout.

The key to taking out your acne breakout is to simplify.

Simplify your skincare routine. When we layer on product after product, both old and new, our skin doesn’t have time to even comprehend, let alone heal from what’s being thrown its way.

Let us simplify your life. No one has time to worry about acne breakouts!

Ditch the 15-step skincare routine that is taking up your precious time and counterspace and trade it in for a 3-step routine that is sure to take out your acne breakout. Here’s how to do it:

1. Cleanse

While it is true that you want your kitchen sink or your tile floors to be squeaky clean, the last thing you want is a taut, dry, squeaky clean sensation after washing your face. Keep it simple.

Look for a cleanser that will wash off the results of a long day and restore your skin. It may be tempting to go for the cleansers that boast acne breakout-attacking effects, but resist.

We will deal with the acne breakout later. For now, stick to giving your face the gentle, comforting wash it deserves after a long day’s work.

Clearly’s Balancing Cleanser is a soap-free gel cleanser that thoroughly washes your face without stripping away the natural oils that keep your skin looking appropriately “glowy” and wonderful. Packed with a dermatologist-backed punch, the Balancing Cleanser does just the right amount of work.

Pro tip: If you’ve done your 3-step skincare routine the night before, sometimes the best thing to do for your acne breakout is to skip another wash in the morning. Let it breathe. Overnight your skin has produced some awesome natural oils – keep those around. It’s a scary thought, but it’s already been said – simplicity is key.

2. Take Out the Acne Breakout

It is time for what we’ve all been waiting for – taking out the acne breakout. Clear Out uses retinol, AZA and pracaxi oil to enact a three-pronged, power-packed attack on acne breakouts.

Don’t freak out, though, with the way this formulation works, it will trigger an exodus of dead skin and low-level breakouts that were already trapped beneath your skin.

Remember – patience is key. Give it time and it will clear those pores (money back guarantee).

BONUS ROUND: Before applying Clear Out, pop on a layer of Lighten Up. Nothing is more frustrating than the red marks that hang around whilst we are trying to deal with acne breakouts. Lighten Up is meant to deal with just that. Packed with essential oils, Lighten Up is an anti-redness formulation intended to minimize the appearance of pesky red marks.

Let Lighten Up and Clear Out be the one-two-punch that officially takes out your acne breakout.

3. Moisturize

As with all things in life, hydrate. It can never be said enough – hydration is key. In the same way that water tastes like the most wonderful and satisfying thing in the world following a great workout, moisturizer feels like the greatest thing in the world to your skin following a long day of looking beautiful. With that being said, choose the moisturizer that is perfect for your skin.

If your skin is on the normal or oily side, try using Matte Hydrator. It’s a formula that contains hyaluronic acid, which holds 1000x its weight in moisture – talk about a knock-out punch. Matte Hydrator is perfect for treating the pesky acne breakout because it delivers hydration without drowning your skin in heaviness and oil.

If your skin is on the drier side, try the Protective Moisturizer. A cream-based moisturizer overflowing with peptides and antioxidants (hello vitamin C!), this moisturizer delivers the perfect amount of hydration to repair, renew and rejuvenate your skin.

4. Protect

Okay, so we lied a little bit, there is one more step in your new skincare routine, but it is super important – we swear! In the morning, it is essential to protect your skin. Talk to your dermatologist about the perfect sunblock that will protect your skin from damaging UV rays. Spring is just around the corner and we all have spring fever. So, soak up that sunshine but keep your face protected.

Voila! That’s it. How do you feel? Satisfied, and a bit relieved? An easy, dermatologist-approved routine to take out your acne breakout.

Remember: consistency and simplicity are key.

Patience, dear friend, and we promise that your acne breakouts will be knocked out in no time.