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I haven't used anything in a while, but when I did it was Benzoyl Peroxide. Its not magic, but it works okay. I also used to take the handle of a butter knife and run it under hot water for a minute and hold it on the pimple. It worked like those tools they sell for big $$ to heat and kill the bacteria under the surface. It actually did work quite well for the deep underground ones.

I use this at night (can't go out in public with it) and it works great at quickly drying them up without drying me out. http://www.sephora.com/eradikate-acne-treatment-P232903?skuId=1167147

During this day this stuff is my go-to:
http://www.sephora.com/super-spot-remover-acne-treatment-gel-P297517?skuId=1375690

Varying up the active ingredients for day/night keeps from overly irritating my oily but sensitive skin and seems to clear up blemishes the fastest of any other regime I've tried.

I'm 36 as well and dealing with hormonal cystic acne way worse than when I was actually young! Good times.

If it's cystic, Renee roulea anti cyst serum

@blackbird: I get horrible cystic acne due to PCOS. I was just looking at this product. Do you recommend it?

@ladybee: I would get an occasional cystic zit when I was on BC or Clomid. I usually went to the dermatologist to have them injected so they'd go away sooner without scarring.

@LindsayInNY: did that hurt?? I'm guessing insurance doesn't cover it

@ladybee: Not at all! Small pinch? It's cortisone I think? And was always billed through insurnace since it's not typically considered cosmetic.