Best Acne Spot Treatments for Oily Skin

Ranked by 16 mentions across Reddit · Updated October 2026

Top picks· 5

Reddit’s top pick

Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

The Ordinary6 mentions

from $12

The why

Azelaic acid eased nose oiliness more than salicylic acid did.

“Azelaic acid actually helped my oily nose more than salicylic acid did.”
— Reddit, r/SkincareAddiction

One minus

Thick, grainy texture pills under makeup

Good forOily Skin

Compare the top 5

	1 The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%	2 De La Cruz Sulfur Ointment	3 Stridex Daily Care Acne Pads With Salicylic Acid, Maximum Strength	4 Regimen Lab Azelaic Advanced	5 La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M
	Top pick	Compare with #1 →	Budget pick Compare with #1 →
Reddit mentions	6	4	4	1	1
Price	from $12	—	from $8	—	from $18
Better for	Redness/Irritation	—	Acne	—	—
Key ingredients	Azelaic Acid	Sulfur	Salicylic Acid	Azelaic Acid, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate	Salicylic Acid

Community take

For oily skin, Redditors most often recommend azelaic acid, especially The Ordinary’s suspension, for oiliness and clogged bumps; some also use salicylic-acid pads as spot care. Results may take weeks or months, and experiences with formulas vary.