Article: Spot removes: What's worse than waking up to a big red pimple? Not much! So CG!'s testers set out to find you acne fighters that work. (Try this).(Brief Article)

gentle touch

BeneFit Buh-Bye! Blemish Blaster, $21, 800-781-2336 Tester's skin: sensitive; 3 pimples a week. "It dried out my pimples but not my whole face. And it didn't sting, so it's safe for sensitive skin." Kira, 17, Paige, TX

dr.feelgood

Neutrogena Clear Pare Soothing Gel Astringent, $5, at drugstores Tester's skin: normal; 1 big breakout a month. "This did help clear up my pimples. Even better, it tingled and made my skin feel so soft." Krystal, 16, Vashon Island, WA

stop shine

Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Wash, $5, at drugstores Tester's skin: very oily; 0-1 pimple a week. "Thanks to this, my skin (even my ...

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