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Recent Examples of zits
Property without zits or opinions.
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Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
Salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) lauded for its exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties, has long been the MVP of breakout control, but today’s best salicylic acid serums go well beyond zapping zits.
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Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
It’s formulated with benzoyl peroxide and boasts antimicrobial properties that clear zits and prevent future breakouts.
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Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
Property without zits or opinions.
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Betty Gilpin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
And don’t let zits bum you out.
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Josh Feldman,
NBC news,
14 Aug. 2025
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
Salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) lauded for its exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties, has long been the MVP of breakout control, but today’s best salicylic acid serums go well beyond zapping zits.
—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
It’s formulated with benzoyl peroxide and boasts antimicrobial properties that clear zits and prevent future breakouts.
—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
Property without zits or opinions.
—
Betty Gilpin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
And don’t let zits bum you out.
—
Josh Feldman,
NBC news,
14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zits
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Thabi Hlela of African Alabaster Botanical Skincare uses marula and shea butter in formulations that have cleared pimples and reversed early aging signs in customers who had tried pharmaceutical alternatives.
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Well, in Traditional Chinese Medicine, pimples are related to internal imbalances of heat and blood stagnation.
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In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses.
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In fact, one of the most common triggers of rosacea, which is characterized by flushing, swelling, spider veins, papules, and pustules, is exposure to sunlight.
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From neighborhood po' boy counters to sprawling crawfish boils, some of the city's most memorable meals are messy and meant to be shared.
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Bonds are tested and betrayal boils.
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And there's going to be some bumps in the road, for sure.
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At this distal end, which forms your elbow joint with your radius and ulna, are two bony bumps, called epicondyles.
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“Zits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zits. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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