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.
$199.00
The faster speed definitely has a stronger suction which I find to be perfect for removing blackheads or whiteheads. I love that it includes different sizes of discs and a bigger cap. ...I received this product complimentary PMD and I am so so glad I did! ...Your best skin is on the way, seriously.
What it is: A revolutionary at-home device providing the same brilliant results as professional, in-office microdermabrasion treatments.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Dullness and Uneven Texture
What Else You Need to Know: This device combines patented spinning disc technology with perfectly calibrated vacuum suction to leave skin looking fresh and radiant. Weekly treatments reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, blemishes, and enlarged pores. The Pro has Dual Speed Settings and a full range of exfoliation discs.
$99.00
I received this from a Causebox and was very excited to try it because I get whiteheads a lot. It is a fantastic product. It does not exfoliate, despite what another review said. ...I purchased this product after using "the other brand" for years and buying endless brush replacements.
What it is: A smart facial cleansing device that provides a deep cleanse and visibly lifts, firms, and tones the look of problem areas.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
What Else You Need to Know: Featuring 7,000 vibrations per minute and bristles gentle enough for all skin types, this cleansing device cleanses deeply and removes the look of skin’s impurities by breaking down dirt and oil from within the pores. It uses ultra-hygienic silicone and it is odor-resistant, antibacterial, hypoallergenic, and waterproof.
$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.
$17.00
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.
$32.00
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.
$20.00
It won’t go away with a topical product like a cystic pimple would. This extractor has been amazing at clearing up my texture and getting rid of all my clogged pores. ...This product gets the job done. However, I feel like I bought the same one several years ago, and it used to be more heavy duty
What it is: A three-in-one extractor tool, made of medical-grade stainless steel, that hygienically removes blemishes.
Ingredient Callouts: It comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: This medical-grade, stainless-steel extractor head hygienically diminishes the look of blemishes and is able to withstand repeated sterilizations.
Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2424695
Color: Hydra Booster - for dry, normal, combination skin
$39.00
I received this product gratis via Influenster. No denying this product has a great formula and is a vast improvement on previous versions. ...As someone who is prone to little whiteheads, I tend to stick to whatever doesn’t cause them.
What it is: A makeup primer that boosts skin's hydration and radiance for up to 24 hours while extending makeup wear.
Finish: Radiant
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Concerns: Dryness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ginseng: Known to protect, promote radiant-looking skin, and maintain a smooth complexion.
What Else You Need to Know: Refresh dry or dehydrated skin instantly with Step 1 Primer Hydra Booster. Its rich, creamy texture features ginseng, glycerin, and glycols to boost skin's hydration and a radiant look for up to 24 hours, while the invisible wear extends makeup. This primer works perfectly for all skin tones.
Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2631646
Color: Medium 2 - for light medium skin with neutral or olive undertones
$32.00
13/10!!!! One of the best complexion products I’ve ever used. It’s light & airy on the skin. ...The best tinted moisturizer I've tried....This product is perfect. It provides the right amount of coverage, feels lightweight, and isn't too matte or too dewy.
What it is: A buildable tint with light-to-medium coverage that gives your skin a natural-looking, dewy glow.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Baobab Seed Extract: Hydrates skin.
- Hibiscus Flower Extract: Is rich in antioxidants that defend against environmental aggressors.
- Pumpkin Seed Extract: Is rich in Vitamin E, which calms skin and prevents moisture loss.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This nourishing tint is powered by baobab seed extract to hydrate and visibly balance your skin. With a lightweight formula that feels like you're wearing next to noth
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2510592
Color: 11 - DEEP WITH AN OLIVE UNDERTONE
$69.00
Best cream foundation with sunscreen...Received this product for free for testing purposes and am very happy with the results . ...As I have sensitive combo (mostly normal with acne, whiteheads, and dry/oily patches) type skin, I have to choose high quality liquid foundations.
What it is: A medium to full coverage foundation with a natural, matte finish that lasts up to 24 hours, a lightweight, non-drying formula for 24-hour comfort, and SPF 25 UV protection.
Coverage: Full
Formulation: Liquid
What Else You Need to Know: Formulated with patented Micro–fil Technology™—a fine weaving process which allows pigments to lay flat for seamless blending—this foundation provides a weightless and comfortable feel to the skin and is available in 30 shades.
ITEM: 2566784
Color: 130 - deep skin tone / neutral undertone
$59.00
Add to that a tendency to redness. Any products with any silicone/dimethicone not only make the redness worse but also make me get whiteheads even in the dry areas, so trying to find some thing with coverage that does not just make my skin even redder has been a PITA. ...Usually when foundation brushes are supposed to go with a specific foundation it works ok but not the only one that makes the product t look its best; that is not the case with this brush, these two products are a match made in heaven!
What it is: A radiant, sheer skin tint visibly plumps and smooths the skin with a soft, tapered vegan brush that bursts pigment microspheres for a natural-looking finish.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sodium Hyaluronate: Visibly plumps skin and smooths the appearance of fine lines.
- Squalane: 100 percent plant-derived moisturizing agent adds hydration.
- Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2: Provides environmental protection.
Ingredient Callouts: These products are vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and come in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: Pigment spheres, suspended in a skincare base, help visibly plump and smooth the appearance of fine lines.