If you're into holistic treatments then disregard what I'm saying (I have tried all of them and they do not work for me).

Sounds like your skin needs some exfoliation. Try ZO Obagi exfoliating polish (no hydroquinone yet still harsh so be careful, also expensive but worth it!!!), if not that, then Philosophy microdermabrasion peel. Also try Retina A .05% to start then .01% if your skin can put up with it but I would use something underneath this because it causes sensitivity and redness but it's the only cream that helps me with breakouts.

The BEST thing that helps me with exfoliation is Zakia's Moroccan Clay mask (the Indian healing clay mask DID NOT work for me and it is not the same). I don't know what you use to cleanse your face but I'll leave that up to you but toner I use Clarin's for combo skin.

So yes, exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate.

(breaking out since I was 13, cooperative skin since I was 22 thanks to these products lol)