Whiteheads are the result of clogged pores, and they're one of the most common skin problems associated with acne. If you frequently get whiteheads, it means that you may have to be extra careful when choosing your skincare products. While Sephora recommends consulting with a dermatologist for persisting skin conditions, here are some of the best products our customers have found for getting rid of whiteheads.
$18.00
My pimples are mostly whiteheads and this product helps hurry along the timeline of my pimples' lives. ...But those whiteheads are seriously gone overnight! It’s incredible! ...Dries out Pimples & Whiteheads
What it is: An original, award-winning solution that dries up surface blemishes overnight.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Lightweight Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Exfoliates to help shed pore-clogging dead skin cells.
- Sulfur: Cleanses pores and absorbs excess oil.
- Calamine: Delivers a cooling, soothing effect.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances.
$33.00
Great for whiteheads/blemishes...stick on when you feel it coming...Great for whiteheads!...Love these! They work best on recently popped whiteheads, not heavy underground zits.
$10.00
What it is: An exfoliator that works beneath the surface of the skin to help unclog pores, target blackheads and reduce excess oil.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Oiliness, Pores, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Lightweight Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid 2%: Helps to gently exfoliate the skin and unclogs pores to reduce blemishes.
- Zinc Compound 1%: Helps control oil.
- Mutli Molecular Hyaluronic Acid 1%: Helps to hydrate and plump skin.
$70.00
I use it on my nose and in the mouth area to treat my whiteheads and blackheads. I use around twice a week or when I feel like my nose needs an extra boost to clear out those dead skins and whiteheads. ...My one piece of feedback is that the products container was a bit confusing at first to figure out how to get the product out.
What it is: A breakout treatment that nurtures your skin microbiome by using phages to precisely target acne-causing bacteria—C. acnes—without side effects.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Redness, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Serum
Highlighted Ingredients:
- C. Acnes Bacetriophage: Phages kill acne-causing bacteria without side effects.
- Encapsulated Salicylic Acid: Reduces swelling and redness.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This daily breakout-treatment serum contains billions of phages. Phages effectively kill all types of acne-causing bacte
$45.00
The best hydration oil I’ve tried! It leaves your skin smooth and glowing! ...best face oil !!!
What it is: An oil that delivers antioxidants and nurturing hydration to the skin with a lightweight blend of Mediterranean botanical extracts.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Dryness
Formulation: Oil
What Else You Need to Know: Ideal for normal-to-dry skin, this complexion-supporting oil will leave you visibly radiant and glowing.
ITEM: 1991702
Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL
$62.00
This is by far the best moisturizer I have used. I have spent a lot of money on skin care products to try and control my oily skin. ...Moisturizers always felt heavy, greasy, and whiteheads would appear with all of them on my oily skin, until this one!
ITEM: 2535755
Size: 3.4 oz/ 100 mL
$38.00
Overall I recommend this sunscreen, but it might not be best for acne prone skin....I have used this product for over 5 years. This is the best mineral sunscreen I have found and I have tried so many.
What it is: A lightweight, 100 percent-mineral sunscreen lotion for face and body that's blendable, quick to absorb, gentle on sensitive skin, and perfect for a day of play.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Redness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Green Algae Extract: Protects against IRA (infrared-A) and reduces visible effects of free radicals.
- Tucuma Butter: Nourishes and protects skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
$240.00
The best part is waking up and my face is just so plump, supple, and hydrated. ...Yes pricey as is the rest of Dr B Sturm products but works non the less. I’ve been doing everything I can to rid my acne and now I’m seeing results.
What it is: An anti-aging moisturizer specifically developed for blemish-prone skin that creates a more even, clarified complexion.
Skin Type: Combination and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Blemishes
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Complex of Balloon Vine, Viper’s Bugloss, and Sunflower Oil Extract: Work to improve the skin’s barrier properties to restore its natural balance.
- Zinc: Counteracts the formation of breakouts.
- Bistort Root Extract: Provides a radiant complexion.
$10.00
Must Have Product!...I LOVE this product, best cleaner I have ever tried. Love the way it leaves my skin feeling!...possibly the best cleanser imo for fungal acne, or stubborn acne in general. definitely really powerful tho so tread lightly. maybe don’t use it daily, definitely not twice a day, nightly tops, never in the am, and don’t scrub too hard. a little goes a long way.
What it is: A groundbreaking cleanser clinically shown to visibly reduce breakouts. It targets all forms of acne, including Malassezia folliculitis ("fungal acne").
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid (BHA) 2%: Decongests pores, mopping up excess oil and surface debris.
- Niacinamide 2%: Visibly minimizes pores and prevents sebum buildup.
- Azelaic Acid 1%: Fights bacteria and diminishes the appearance of post-acne scars.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
$32.00
I had tons of little whiteheads that are typical of my bad reactions to moisturizers, and I would deter you from using it if you have acne prone skin. ...I absolutely love these products, will be purchasing the full sizes once I run out, the quantity of product is perfect and more than I expected.
What it is: A mini cleanser, serum, and cream for visibly plump, hydrated skin.
Skin Type: Normal and Dry
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Tremella Mushroom (Pink Cloud Rosewater + Squalane Makeup Removing Face Wash, CLOUD JELLY Plumping Hydration Serum, Pink Cloud Soft Moisture Cream): A hyaluronic acid alternative that draws in moisture for intense hydration.
- Vegan Squalane (Pink Cloud Rosewater + Squalane Makeup Removing Face Wash, CLOUD JELLY Plumping Hydration Serum, Pink Cloud Soft Moisture Cream): Weightlessly locks in moisture and removes makeup.