I feel your pain! I've found that putting ice packs on pimples helps to reduce size and redness, but works best with applying benzoyl peroxide afterwards to reduce oil buildup. For me, I've also found that a product my dermatologist gave me called Tretinoin really helps with larger pimples that aren't on the surface of my skin. If I really do feel the need to pop something, I make sure that I clean the area beforehand, and put a small amount of witch hazel on it afterwards. Additional advice I've seen is to make sure that you change your pillowcase often, and KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF OF YOUR FACE. I never realized how frequently I touch my face, and that the areas I tend to touch the most tend to have the most pimples, like if I sit for a long time with my head propped up with my hand or something like that.

I also recently found this facial mask. Haven't tried it yet, but maybe it will be of help to you! From collegefashion.net:

"This DIY mask, made of nutmeg, honey, and cinnamon, is calming and soothing for stressed-out skin – in addition, it smells absolutely amazing!

The secret? Nutmeg and honey act as natural anti-inflammatories, which can reduce swelling and redness in skin. They’re also great for soothing acne scars and preventing infection. In addition, the nutmeg and cinnamon also work to exfoliate your skin when you wash this mask off.

Before you begin, it’s always a good idea to do a small test with homemade mixes on your skin to make sure you don’t have a bad reaction to any ingredients. So remember to do a quick patch test on sensitive skin, like that on the inside of your wrist, before applying this mask to your face.

To create the mask, mix 2 tablespoons of honey with a teaspoon of cinnamon and a teaspoon of nutmeg. The consistency should be like a thick paste. After it’s all mixed, apply the mask to your face and let it sit for 30 minutes. Wash it off with warm water, scrubbing softly in circular motion for exfoliation."