Retinoids are indicated for blemish control and we use what we think is the best retinoid on Earth! AHAs are just meant for resurfacing though.
Acne is a medical condition and so we recommend that you consult your physician or dermatologist with any questions about acne-control. However, we can say that many of our clients have described a "life-changing" impact on ongoing issues with breakouts. The bioactive form of retinol in our serum is shown in third-party clinical studies to be up to 20x more effective and potent than regular retinol and very similar in effect to prescription retinol (though without the drying). Do feel free to send your dermatologist a link to our retinol. They usually end up buying some for themselves. ;) With that said, we do recommend that you continue using your routine acne cleanser on top of our double AHA cleanser. Acne cleansers are usually salicylic acid, soluble BHA, which penetrates more deeply than the AHAs––which are meant for precise resurfacing and renewal of your skin. The ideal order is to start with a basic salicylic and follow it up with an AHA.