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Recent Examples of zits
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.
—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
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
Noun
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Spot treatments for pimples are one of the best ways to target breakouts.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
20 Feb. 2026
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The multiple red-light wavelengths help reduce inflammation, calming redness from clusters of pimples.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 Sep. 2025
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Research suggests that pimple patches aren't effective on cystic acne, pustules, or blackheads.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But it's very commonly associated with like seafood boils.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
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Last year, the restaurant changed concepts to Amelies — named after Wang’s wife — continuing to offer seafood boils in tandem with new dishes.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Whether bumps or pits, roughness or a distinct lack of luminosity, uneven skin texture impacts all of us at some point.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Hailey Bieber's solution to claw clip bumps?—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Zits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zits. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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