I've had acne since I was a teen. I can't speak for your situation, but I can tell you about my personal experience.
I was on the pill but I was suffering ovarian cysts that sent me to the hospital. I was prescribed a new pill (marvelon) and it cleared up almost all of my acne up. I still have occasional break outs but switching pills and getting my hormones in check was a blessing.
You can try using benzogel, it dries the fuck out of your skin, but it can help. I think that's the main ingredient in proactive btw.
I also started to use goat milk soap (carpina) as it is phosphate free. I use it all over my body. I only use the benzogel as spot treatment now if I get a huge pimple. There is a line of products by a company called indeed (indeedlabs.com). I swear by their two products: pepta-bright during the day to even out blemish discolouration, and the retinol reface at night to help get rid of the tiny bumps. Retinol is really awesome if you have acne, it's not just for wrinkles. But it can dry you out, and make break out for a week or two before you clear up because it basically is purging your skin.
As for makeup, I highly recommend vichy derma blend stick. You can use it on acne, bad eye bags, bruises and so much more. Very friendly for acne prone skin as well. When I get a stick it lasts me 3 months for $30. Google images to see just how awesome it is.
I hope this helps you out a bit.

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