Ingreidents such as azelaic acid, tranexamic acid, alpha arbutin, retinol, kojic acid are good for dark spots. Sunscreen is also important! Retinol is also good for acne as well as azelaic acid. For acne, benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid face washes are great for breakouts. Also double cleansing works great for getting everything out of your pores and breaking down sunscreen.