best products for whiteheads

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for best products for whiteheads.

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.

$30.00

I have a hard time with acne. Too many of the products with salicylic acid dry my face out. This product is a must have! ...The best product!! Has made my skin smoother and has minimized my acne!! ...The best salicylic acid treatment

What it is: A daily facial pad that keeps breakouts at bay with maximum-strength, two percent salicylic acid, which is proven to target acne and new blemishes.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Oiliness, and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Wipes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Unclogs pores and targets breakouts.
- Kaolin Clay: Absorbs dirt, oil, and impurities from skin.
- Evermat: Mops up sebum, minimizes the appearance of pores, and absorbs oil.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

Mario BadescuDrying Lotion

Size: 1 oz/ 29 mL·ITEM: 2184992

Type: Original

447 Reviews

$18.00

But those whiteheads are seriously gone overnight! It’s incredible! ...Dries out Pimples & Whiteheads...My pimples are mostly whiteheads and this product helps hurry along the timeline of my pimples' lives.

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.

What it is: The only patented acne patch that combines clean hydrocolloid polymer technology and actives to minimize the look of pimples overnight.

$10.00

Does not dry me out like other spot treatments I’ve tried, and has significantly reduced the blackheads and whiteheads I typically get on my nose and chin from wearing a mask for 8+ hours/day....Had a few bumps come up on my forehead and went to Sephora and got this stuff with another product and it worked overnight pretty much. My forehead is almost back to “normal” im really insecure when it comes to acne and black/whiteheads so im happy it worked!

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.

$45.00

best face oil !!!...The best hydration oil I’ve tried! It leaves your skin smooth and glowing!

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.

$23.00

Great products...Good nice feeling product and they deliver nice clean smoother clearer skin! ...I like to use it on my whiteheads and cysts and it really helps to keep acne at bay!

What it is: A starter kit with three clinically tested bestsellers to build the foundations of a powerhouse skincare routine for hydrated, healthier-looking skin.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dryness and Dullness


Highlighted Ingredients:
- 3% Oat Kernel Oil: Effectively removes impurities and supports skin’s moisture levels.

- Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid: Delivers hydration across multiple layers of the skin.

- 5% Niacinamide: Visibly brightens while minimizing appearance of excess oil with vitamin B3.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyd

Mario BadescuSilver Powder

ITEM: 2185395

Size: 0.56 oz/ 16 g

34 Reviews

$12.00

This product does get messy but it really doesn’t bother me. ...the best...My blackheads got yanked out while no other product I tried ever helped!

What it is: A powerful, oil-absorbent powder designed to help decongest oily skin and diminish the appearance of large pores.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Oiliness

Formulation: Mask

Highlighted Ingredients:
-Kaolin and Zinc Oxide: Absorbs oil and purifies the appearance of skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, oil, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Minerals like kaolin and zinc oxide help purify pores and draw out stubborn blackheads to reveal a visibly clearer, more refined complexion.

$38.00

It’s a bit thicker as all mineral screens are but this is one of the best I’ve found!...Overall I recommend this sunscreen, but it might not be best for acne prone skin.

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.

$62.00

Moisturizers always felt heavy, greasy, and whiteheads would appear with all of them on my oily skin, until this one! ...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.

What it is: A fresh, ultralight gel cream formulated with powerful MoistureMatte Technology that controls oil and minimizes visible shine.


Skin Type: Oily


Skincare Concerns: Pores and Oiliness


What Else You Need to Know: Moisturizer gives skin a healthy matte finish while reducing the look of pores. It also helps skin resist the first signs of aging, leaving it feeling fresh, smooth, soft and hydrated. The cream helps hydrate skin, control oil, and minimize shine while reducing the look of pores.

$55.00

These r the best pimple patches I’ve ever used. I’ll forever repurchase :)...The BEST!!!...This is one of the best Zit kits ever. I love all the acne dots and the cute travel pouch.

What it is: An acne-fighting value set containing bestselling dots that target early-stage pimples, whiteheads, and post-acne dark spots for clearer-looking skin.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Redness and Uneven Texture


Formulation: Mask


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Penetrates pores to target acne blemishes and blackheads.

- Niacinamide: Fades dark spots, increases visible elasticity, and supports barrier function.

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