It's difficult to recommend a cream because what works for one person won't for another. I've lost count of the times I've read rave reviews about products and then bought the product and it's done absolutely nothing for me (other than waste my money!). Finding a cure for acne can be a journey of just trying different things, products, diet etc. Sometimes it could be a combination of things. Acne is a devastating condition - your friend has my sympathy.