4 Powerful pore de-cloggers: Looking for ways to keep your acne under control? Try these new over-the-counter products - Look Great

Shape, May, 2002 by Valerie Latona

Nivea Visage Oil Control Cleansing Gel ($5; at drugstores) uses scrubbing granules to gently exfoliate dead skin cells and wash away oil without drying out your skin.

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Cleansing Cloths ($8; at drugstores) contain salicylic acid (in each convenient cloth), which can penetrate pores to help prevent clogging.

Origins Get Down Deep Pore Clay Cleanser ($17; origins .com) invigorates with eucalyptus, and extracts of clay and bamboo help absorb oil.

Clinique Acne Solutions Daytime Shield ($16;gloss.com) is a lightweight, oil-free lotion that blocks bacteria (with A patented algae extract), helps reduce inflammation and balances the skin's oil production.