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Last updated: 07/10/2025
Jade Emery
Edit&Echo Lead Editor
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I Thought Breakouts Were a Teen Thing, Until They Followed Me Into My 30s
It started in my early 30s: deep, painful breakouts along my jawline and cheeks. I’d never had cystic acne before—but now, I was getting red, inflamed bumps that felt sore for days. This wasn’t the occasional zit. This was hormonal acne. And nothing I tried seemed to work.
I saw dermatologists, tried Proactiv, got regular facials, bought every “clean beauty” serum Instagram threw at me. I even sat through LED light sessions and infrared saunas. Still, the flare-ups would return—same spots, same frustration.
I had my eye on this custom skincare brand called MDacne that seemed to be everywhere on my feed. After going viral on TikTok and Instagram, I began seeing it featured ALL over the place, including Dermatology Times, Forbes, and Brit+Co.
Editor's Note: MDacne is offering your first kit for FREE—just pay shipping. (Limited Time Offer).
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Most acne treatments are made for teen skin—oilier, more resilient, and fast-healing.
But hormonal acne is deeper, more inflamed, and harder to treat. It needs ingredients that work with adult skin, not against it.
That’s where MDacne comes in…
MDacne analyzes information that customers provide through a 2-minute quiz on their website to create a simple 3-step routine with completely customized ingredients tailored to your specific acne concerns.
They use artificial intelligence to cross-reference data from over 1,000,000 customers and 100's of customized ingredients to choose the perfect formula for YOU. Their tech is so advanced, it took AI experts from Stanford working alongside a dermatologist with 35+ years of experience to perfect it.
It sounded a bit far-fetched, but after seeing insane transformations from MDacne customers, I decided to give it a try myself... and when I tell you that I was stunned by the results, I'm not exaggerating.
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This is where I saw the biggest transformation.
Based on my quiz, MDacne formulated my treatment cream with:
Retinol to improve skin texture and boost cell turnover
Salicylic Acid to unclog pores and reduce inflammation
Niacinamide to calm redness and even tone
Benzoyl Peroxide to fight acne-causing bacteria
But unlike past prescription treatments that left me peeling and raw, this one was gentle. After six weeks, the painful cysts on my chin had flattened and stopped reappearing.
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Most acne cleansers either strip my skin completely or don't clean deep enough, so I was curious to see how my custom cleanser would perform. The formula was perfectly balanced—not too harsh, not too gentle.
Following MDacne's application tips, I massaged it onto damp skin for 30 seconds before rinsing. Not only did it remove every trace of makeup and oil, but my face felt clean without that tight, dry feeling I usually get. The anti-inflammatory ingredients helped calm my active breakouts from day one!
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I was most excited about MDacne's moisturizer because finding one that doesn't clog pores while still hydrating acne-prone skin feels impossible. The idea of a moisturizer specifically formulated for MY skin's needs seemed too good to be true.
My custom moisturizer felt lightweight yet deeply hydrating. Within the first week, I noticed my skin looked less inflamed in the mornings. After about six weeks, the acne scars I'd been battling for years looked noticeably lighter, and my complexion was so clear and smooth that I actually felt confident leaving my apartment with just SPF—no concealer needed. That's when I knew this was a game-changer.
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MDacne streamlined my complicated 12-step routine into a simple, powerful regimen that actually works. They recommend retaking the quiz every two months before each shipment to ensure your formula evolves with your skin's changing needs.
That means MDacne has cut my skincare product shopping down from hours a month to three minutes every two months. With the dramatic improvements in my complexion, not to mention the time and money I've saved, I've found my skincare system for life.
For anyone struggling with acne or acne scars, MDacne is the only skincare I'd recommend.
Editor's Note: MDacne is offering your first kit for FREE—just pay shipping. (Limited Time Offer).
