Spots are elusive little critters. Just when you think you've determined their cause and permenantly driven them out of town, they turn up again in some hideous new guise, like the latest villain in a Spiderman movie.

There are obviously several factors at play when it comes to getting spots. Not just which skincare you use, but diet (such as cutting out sugar and dairy), supplements, dehydration, sweat, stress, coming off the contraceptive pill, lack of sleep, pregnancy, jet lag ... you get the idea. You can do your best, but there's no guarantee you'll live out your days in sweet, clear-skinned harmony. 

But if spots do happen to rear their ugly head, there are ways of gently sending them on their way and minimising any destruction left in their wake. Picking at your skin is  the biggest temptation when it comes to dealing with a spot (we suggest chucking out any of those magnifying mirrors: they'll only encourage you to jab away at the tiniest, imperceptible bumps, causing them to grow into terrifying monstrosities of Little Shop of Horrors proportions.) But if you can muster up enough willpower to resist the urge to squeeze, use one of our top anti-blemish solutions instead (and drink water - lots of it). Your skin will thank you for it and you'll hopefully you'll not be left with any battle scars once that spot has packed up and gone. 

From cleansers, serums and supplements, to gels, masks and moisturisers (as well as the odd high-tech gadget), take a look through our gallery of the best anti-blemish solutions money can buy ...