I woke up with two tiny whiteheads (honestly, super minor compared to how I used to break out), and in this video I walk you through exactly how I treat a pimple fast—without turning it into a scar situation. The whole point is speed + acne-safe products, and my key player is a 10% benzoyl peroxide cleanser. I’m gentle around the breakout, leave it on for 30 seconds to 1 minute, then rinse. That quick-contact method helps kill acne-causing bacteria without leaving benzoyl peroxide sitting on my skin and irritating it. After cleansing, I keep things calm: I use a toner with no actives and no vitamin C. Then I do a little “spa treatment” moment with a gentle mandelic acid (I’ve been loving the Sofie Pav one because the watery texture feels mild). I’ll spot-apply it to exfoliate the whiteheads, especially since I already used benzoyl peroxide all over. To finish, I seal it in with an acne-safe moisturizer (lately it’s been the Dr. Lia 345), and if it’s daytime, sunscreen is non-negotiable to help prevent PIE and hyperpigmentation. Last step: pimple patches—one from a Western brand and one from Olive Young—because they help the spots flatten fast.