as in escapes
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
the captives had been planning to stage a breakout at the next change in shift for the guards
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Recent Examples of breakouts
Targeting hyperpigmentation, breakouts, skin sensitivities—the real concerns of Black and brown communities.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
Certain foods can raise blood sugar or insulin levels, increase oil production, and worsen inflammation, leading to more breakouts.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
Blue light, meanwhile, which doesn’t penetrate the skin as deeply as red light, can be used to fight breakouts.
—Amy Wilkinson, SELF, 5 Dec. 2024
Users report 88% reduction in breakouts after about 12 weeks and a noticeable transformation of fine lines and overall evening of tone of skin complexion.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Many of the beef tallow skin-care videos on social media revolve around the claim that beef tallow can help clear up acne breakouts, but all of the experts Allure spoke with warned against using it on acne-prone or oily skin.
—Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
Featuring a cleanser, moisturizer, and serum, La Roche-Posay's powerhouse system is specifically designed to target breakouts while soothing and balancing the skin.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
In this duo, the silymarin serum is paired with The Blemish + Age Defense, an exfoliating serum that limits sebum production and prevents future breakouts.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
Plus, it's infused with salicylic acid to combat breakouts and SPF 20 to armor up in the sun.
—Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
Certain foods can raise blood sugar or insulin levels, increase oil production, and worsen inflammation, leading to more breakouts.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
Blue light, meanwhile, which doesn’t penetrate the skin as deeply as red light, can be used to fight breakouts.
—Amy Wilkinson, SELF, 5 Dec. 2024
Users report 88% reduction in breakouts after about 12 weeks and a noticeable transformation of fine lines and overall evening of tone of skin complexion.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Many of the beef tallow skin-care videos on social media revolve around the claim that beef tallow can help clear up acne breakouts, but all of the experts Allure spoke with warned against using it on acne-prone or oily skin.
—Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
Featuring a cleanser, moisturizer, and serum, La Roche-Posay's powerhouse system is specifically designed to target breakouts while soothing and balancing the skin.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
In this duo, the silymarin serum is paired with The Blemish + Age Defense, an exfoliating serum that limits sebum production and prevents future breakouts.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
Plus, it's infused with salicylic acid to combat breakouts and SPF 20 to armor up in the sun.
—Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Breakouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakouts. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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