If your summer skincare routine brings on the breakouts, you’re not alone.

Between heavier SPF formulas, sweat, humidity and all those extra layers of product sitting on your skin, summer can be prime time for clogged pores and pesky blemishes, especially if you’re already prone to oiliness.

Enter Eucerin DermoPure Clinical Purifying Cleanser (€15.50 from pharmacies), a gentle but effective face wash designed specifically for oily and acne-prone skin.

The best bit? It’s completely fragrance-free, soap-free and non-comedogenic, meaning it cleanses without stripping the skin or adding unnecessary ingredients that can trigger irritation.

Good stuff. How does it work, then?

The lightweight gel formula uses salicylic acid (BHA), a skincare favourite when it comes to tackling congestion. The ingredient works by gently exfoliating inside pores, helping to remove dead skin cells and reduce the build-up that can lead to spots and blackheads.

Unlike some acne-focused cleansers that can leave skin feeling tight or dry, this one is designed to purify while keeping your skin barrier feeling comfortable, making it suitable even for sensitive skin.

Clinical results show the cleanser helped reduce the appearance of pores by 63 per cent, comedones by 49 per cent and oiliness by 46 per cent, making it a great option for anyone dealing with summer shine or SPF-related congestion.

We’ve been using it morning and evening in a cool shower during the summer swelter. Not only does it immediately take the heat out of any spots you might have brewing under the surface, but it also prevents any more from forming. Result.

It’s also a handy multitasker, as it can be used on both the face and body – ideal if you’re prone to breakouts on areas like the chest or back during warmer months.