I've been a longtime sufferer of acne. In high school, I had radiant skin. I would get comments all the time about how dewey and glowing it was and what products I used. Although in high school, I still took really good care of my skin - that's one thing my mother had always preached! It wasn't until I graduated from high school that I had a horrific face infection. (You can read more and see photos here!) I was backpacking across Alaska and zits were backpacking all over my face. From large cysts to deep blackheads - it was a nightmare. When I started college I tried every drugstore product there was. I didn't have the money for expensive treatments so I had to figure out ways to heal it on my own. What I have been left with are scars and dark spots and definitely the occasional pimple.
Since then, I have come across brands that I trust and know will help fight adult acne. I still switch products every so often - it's necessary to change products based on the current state of your skin, the season, if you're traveling, hormonal factors, etc.

See other posts and products I have raved about:
1.3 Miracle Products To Help Fight Acne & Scarring
2. My Favorite Products For Treating Breakouts
3. Tried & True Acne Remedies

While this photo may look really good - it's fairly deceiving (all thanks to a good camera lens!). You can still see indents from scars on my cheeks and some small hormonal pimples, but overall my face has significantly improved and it's all because of the products I use.

A few of my favorite brands are Mario Badescu and drugstore brands such as Clean & Clear. All of these products I have used for quite some time or I will rotate them in and out throughout the year. I added moisturizers to the list because these will significantly effect how your face is (i.e., oily, combination, dry, etc.). It's important to do a lot of research and only test products on a small part of your skin. When in doubt - ask your dermatologist!