Why It Didn't Work For Me
Here's me with the pimple that cropped up above my lip (which has yet to fully go away weeks later). I am wearing moisturizer and some makeup that hides other blemishes and discoloration, but the Solution-induced pimple was my first big flare-up in a while. "Treating acne in patients with sensitive skin is very tough. Many acne-fighting ingredients can lead to irritation," Dr. Zeichner said.
Mona pointed out the importance of looking out for fragrances, too: "The fragrances and flower extracts are also potentially adding fuel to the fire. I tell patients with any inflammation in the skin to avoid these so that they don't stoke the flames." For what it's worth, the exact same thing happened to my skin when I tried Glossier's Super Pure serum, which has several of the same ingredients.