i am a beauty consultant at Merle Norman Cosmetics I recommend using a daily cleanser and gettin a once a week exfoliater for your skin...if your just trying to get rid of a pimple for a couple of days then you could try proactive but just to let you know acne starts from the inside of the skin. You need to eat healthy and cleanse your skin daily.
Here is a daily plan i recommend for my clients:
First of the morning
cleanse your skin with a foaming cleanser
once a week use a exfoliater or you could get a gentle one were you can use that daily
then use TONER!! that is very important it not only tightens your pores but enhanses the natural exfoliation of the skin
moisturizer is a big deal!! even if your young its NEVER TOO EARLY to start using a firming moisturizer with SPF for in the morning
End of the day
cleanse your skin with a foaming cleanser
toner
moisturizer
You couls call and set up and appointment at the nearest Merle Norman Cosmetics or Clinique or who ever your into and they can give you a full consultation about what YOUR skin needs b/c everyones skin is different
hope that helps