Hi! Have you tried enzyme-based cleansers instead? You should really stay away from the acids altogether, but enzyme is much less stimulating while as effective as AHA.

This is a marvelous one, for adult acne. White Cranberry Cleanser by MyChelle Dermaceuticals (to use with Oil Free Grapefruit Cream)

Body Shop's Vitamin C Facial Cleansing Polish is also good and has an AHA like effect, with just good old C (ascorbic acid.)

I noticed you posted in Rosacea, but wasn't sure if that was your official diagnosis. Clinique has a Redness Relief line that my aunt raves about, though it's a lot more than $10. With Rosacea, if you take care of the dilated blood vessels, the acne is relieved, as well.

I think my vein doc and my derm both agreed I have rosacea. I have both dilated capillaries and broken veins.

Thank you for recommendation! I will def look into it.

I'm scared of trying anything vit C though cause I used to use a serum in the past and it broke me out horribly.

It's a good sign that you know Vit C/AHA does that! My Aunt and her derm also discovered she has a citric acid allergy. I've also cut citrus out of my diet.

Good luck!