Blackheads are a common problem, and they're also one of the easiest to treat. A good cleanser will remove them without causing any damage to your skin. Here are some of the best cleansers for blackheads.

ITEM: 2421766
Size: 5 oz/ 150 mL
$40.50
I absolutely love this cleanser, I don't use it every day; only when I wash my hair or on evenings I feel like I really need a deep clean. ...It removes blackheads and dirty oily face!...I wash this face cleanser in shower, made my skin super CLEAR, I noticed my blackheads on my nose were gone!
What it is: A cleansing and exfoliating jelly that gently yet thoroughly removes built-up pollution, dirt, and other impurities.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Oiliness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: A powerful exfoliant that removes pore-clogging dead skin cells.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates.

ITEM: 1629625
Size: 5 oz/ 150 mL
$56.50
I do not use an additional cleanser after. Would recommend!...Absolutely blown away by this cleanser. I have dry, acne prone, sensitive skin and in a few short weeks this cleanser has helped heal my acne, eliminate blackheads, all without drying out my skin!
What it is:
A non-irritating, redness-reducing facial cleanser.
What it is formulated to do:
This extremely gentle, milky lotion cleanser features a proprietary, signature blendhypsizygus ulmarius, cordyceps, and reishi mushrooms, ginger, turmeric, and holy basilas well as skin soothing licorice extract. It gently yet effectively removes makeup, dirt, debris, and impurities without upsetting skin's naturally protective lipid balance and keeps even highly sensitive or reactive skin calm throughout the cleansing process. Skin is left comfortably clean and calm.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

$20.50
gentle cleanser...I loveeeeeee this cleanser. I’ve used salicylic cleansers in the past that are so drying but this stuff is gentle as can be. ...The best cleanser on the market...As a Sephora beauty advisor, I have tried dozens and dozens of cleansers and THIS one is sooo good! Being in healthcare as well, the smell is at the level of a healthcare standard.
What it is: An essential daily gel cleanser with a pH-balanced, luxurious foaming formula to thoroughly remove dirt, oil, and makeup (even around the eyes) while unclogging pores—without stripping skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lactic Acid (AHA): A naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acid that supports cell renewal.
- Glycolic Acid (AHA): Visibly minimizes signs of aging.
- Willow Bark Extract: A natural source of salicylic acid that gently exfoliates and clears pores.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

$48.50
My favorite cleanser...My skin is much clearer and I notice less blackheads. Will definitely be repurchasing....Tried and true cleanser for 20 years! I’ve tried countless other brands’ cleansers (biossance, glossier, tatcha) and nothing ever compares to Shishedo!
Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Oily
What it is:
A freshening foaming cleanser with purifying granules that effectively lift away oil, dirt, sebum, pollutants, and makeup from skin and pores for a clear, smooth finish.
Solutions for:
- Oiliness
- Acne and blemishes
- Pores
If you want to know more…
This foaming cleanser effectively removes sebum and pollutants to tone the pores, leaving skin fresh and smooth. Formulated for oily to blemish-prone skin and featuring internal power resist technology, this cleanser helps remove impurities while softening and visibly strengthening the skin. This cleanser is to be used daily, in the morning and evening as the first step in your skincare regimen.

$56.50
I have tried numerous cleansers including cream cleansers, oils, etc and none can compare. ...My favorite cleanser! I’ve tried all the Origins cleansers and many other brands. ...Best cleanser
What it is: A gentle foaming face cleanser with Anogeissus plus Jasmine Flowers and Oat Protein helps dissolve dirt and impurities and release dead cells. Leaves skin looking radiant, smooth and youthfully alive.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Loss of Firmness, and Elasticity
Formulation: Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Anogeissus: Helps visibly reduce lines and wrinkles.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

$54.00
Removed blackheads after one use!!...I am SHOOK at how well it pulled surface blackheads out! My pores feel so clean after using it just once!...One of the best gentle cleansers I’ve ever had. I have extremely sensitive skin and this cleanser has never aggravated my skin.
What it is: A luxurious oil-based cleanser cuts through, breaks down, and grips makeup, SPF, pollutants, and impurities to leave skin clean, bright, and refreshed without the need for a double cleanse.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Two Forms of Vitamin C: Visibly brightens and fights free radicals.
- Lactic Acid: Helps product absorption.
- Colloidal Oatmeal: Visibly softens and soothes.
Ingredient Callouts: It is vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Packed with two forms of potent vitamin C, this multi-action, antioxidant-powered clean

ITEM: 1663822
Size: 5 oz/ 150 mL
$38.00
One of the best cleansers I've used!...This cleanser has changed my skin beyond words, I had red spots, acne, and discolouration. ...It's reduced the amount and severity of blackheads on my face. I am about to start on my second tube of cleanser.
What it is:
An oil-free, creamy, foaming facial soap designed specifically for the Sonic Cleansing Brush.
What it is formulated to do:
Created for the Sonic Cleansing Brush, this ultra-creamy, luxurious cleansing formula helps bristles glide across face. It gently yet thoroughly removes dirt, excess oil, and impurities to reveal smoother, clearer skin, leaving skin feeling soft and comfortable. This product gently helps remove the stress of pollution so skin looks younger, longer. It effectively helps lift pollution to purify and refresh skin.

$38.00
With lots of hydrating and drinking water all day, my daily routine is: Fresh Soy Cleanser for makeup remover and then the Clinique Cleansing Gel to fight off blackheads and blemishes, then finish it off with vitamin E oil all over- my face has never looked this good!! ...I have oily skin and am prone to clogged pores and blackheads. I’ve been using this cleanser for 7 years and will never switch.
What it is: A refreshing cleanser with two percent salicylic acid that clears the look of blemishes and targets future breakouts.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid and Acetyl Glucosamine: Remove dead skin cells that can contribute to clogged pores.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates. This product is also gluten-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This refreshing cleanser with two percent salicylic acid clears the look of blemishes, absorbs oil, and unclogs pores. After use, skin feels fresh, soft, and smooth.
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$46.00
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I’ve been using the Ole Henriksen Daily D-Clog Pore-Clearing Cleanser for a couple of weeks now, and it’s been a refreshing switch from the harsher acne cleansers I used before. ...If you’re struggling with blackheads or congested skin, this cleanser is definitely worth a try!
What it is: A plush, visibly pore-clearing, milky gel cleanser with salicylic acid to clear blemishes and soothe skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid (BHA) and Betaine Salicylate: Exfoliates skin and refines pores.
- Danish Purple Willow Ferment: Clarifies and absrobs surface oil.
- Juniper Berry: Antioxidant-rich hydration to soften and calm skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

ITEM: 2641694
Size: 1.5 oz / 45 mL
$24.00
New favorite oil cleanser...My skin was left feeling so clean but not stripped down the way some cleansers make it feel. I loved using this cleanser with the rest of my skincare products and it has gained a permanent spot on my counter. ...Rub it in well where you have clogged pores. imit helps work out the blackheads. Also I LOVE the smell! It removes makeup well.
What it is: A lightweight, silky-smooth cleansing oil that melts away dirt, oil, and makeup while visibly unclogging and unblocking pores.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Grapeseed, Jojoba Seed, Avocado, and Plum Kernel Oils: Supply essential fatty acids (like omega-9) and nourish and condition skin.
- Ceramide NP: Maintains moisture balance.
- Bisabolol: Helps skin feel comfortable.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than on









