I find that the Clinique 3 step acne kit has worked really well for me, however the cleanser and toner (I think) don't work as well as the lotion (I feel they just dry out my skin). My mother thinks I should stick with it, but I remember using the Aveeno Brightening Scrub and liking that. I was think of just using the scrub and the Clinique cream.

What do you think? Should I switch?

P.S. Are toners necessary?

toners are definitely necessary.
It's not a rule to use all the same brand names in your skin regime. i recommend clinique to a lot of people, but using the aveeno scrub will work just as well.
good luck

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use witchhazel its a great toner