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
The best product!! Has made my skin smoother and has minimized my acne!! ...The best salicylic acid treatment...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!
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.
$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
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.
$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
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.
ITEM: 2180941
Size: 2 oz / 59 ml
$52.00
The best night time moisturizer...I use it at night and wake up with great skin. I only use clean products and this one is amazing....I have used some amazing products, But this tops the list. After just one use I woke up with such soft skin and I’ve also noticed a reduced in the redness in my face since I’ve started using this.
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.
ITEM: 1991702
Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL
$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.
