Acne won't go away 😩

Briana • I`m Brie! Trying to become more aware of how my body works and to become familiar with my cycle.
I have been trying to get rid of my acne for years now. Nothing works! I constantly have the bumps and dark marks, and pimples pop up randomly all the time. Of course I know that they will sometimes, but I'd really love to know the best way of getting rid of them. I'm really hoping that 2016 will be the year I can control them a lot better. This has been an ongoing battle since middle school. Me and my boyfriend are both trying to get rid of them. Needless to say, he's having more success than I am. What are some ways you ladies have had success in getting rid or acne? Please share some of your helpful tips!