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Best 1 Paula's Choice Pore Normalizing Cleanser
Paula's Choice Pore Normalizing Cleanser
From $15-$18

Designed specifically for those struggling with breakouts and enlarged pores, this cleanser features 0.5% salicylic acid to penetrate deep into the pores and clear out debris. The gel-to-foam formula...

9.4 Excellent
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2 Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

This cult-favorite leave-on exfoliant uses 2% Salicylic Acid (BHA) to penetrate deep into the pores, clearing out congestion and reducing the appearance of blackheads and whiteheads. Unlike physical s...

9.2 Excellent
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3 Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser
Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser
From $16.50

The Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser is designed for acne-prone and oily skin. It contains 2% salicylic acid, a beta-hydroxy acid (BHA), which helps to exfoliate the skin, unclog pores,...

9.0 Excellent
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4 CeraVe Acne Control Gel
CeraVe Acne Control Gel

CeraVe Acne Control Gel combines 10% benzoyl peroxide with salicylic acid to target acne while maintaining skins natural barrier. Ceramides help restore and maintain the skins protective barrier, redu...

8.8 Very Good
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5 Paula's Choice CLEAR Oil-Free Moisturizer
Paula's Choice CLEAR Oil-Free Moisturizer

Paula's Choice CLEAR Oil-Free Moisturizer is specifically formulated for acne-prone and oily skin. It contains salicylic acid to help unclog pores and prevent breakouts, while also providing essential...

8.7 Very Good
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6 Peach Slices Acne Exfoliating Toner
Peach Slices Acne Exfoliating Toner

This K-beauty inspired toner is a gentle yet effective way to incorporate salicylic acid into your routine. It is designed to clear pores, prevent breakouts, and smooth skin texture without the harshn...

8.6 Very Good
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7 CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser
CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser

This cleanser is designed to gently exfoliate and smooth rough, bumpy skin. It features salicylic acid to help remove dead skin cells, while ceramides and hyaluronic acid work to maintain the skin's m...

8.5 Very Good
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8 Bioré Witch Hazel Toner for Face, Pore Clarifying, with 2% Salicylic Acid
Bioré Witch Hazel Toner for Face, Pore Clarifying, with 2% Salicylic Acid
From $8.99

This unique & refreshing formula helps restore skin’s balance as it penetrates pores for clear skin. Formulated with natural Witch Hazel and Salicylic Acid to tighten pores, clear up acne and help pre...

8.5 Very Good
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9 Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil
Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil

This is a unique product that combines 1.5% salicylic acid with a blend of clarifying oils like tea tree and black cumin seed. It is designed for those who want to treat acne but are afraid of the dry...

8.4 Very Good
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10 Heritage Store Blemish Toner Acne Treatment
Heritage Store Blemish Toner Acne Treatment
From $20.99

Specifically formulated to help and prevent acne breakouts, Heritage Store Blemish Toner is the clean, healthy way to fresh, smooth skin. It has a powerful formula for oily, problematic skin that targ...

8.4 Very Good
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11 The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque is a clay-based mask designed to deeply cleanse pores and exfoliate the skin. It contains 2% salicylic acid to dissolve blackheads and whiteheads, along with char...

8.3 Very Good
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12 Peace Out Acne Dots
Peace Out Acne Dots

Peace Out Acne Dots are a hybrid between a hydrocolloid patch and a medicated spot treatment. They contain salicylic acid, aloe vera, and vitamin A to help clear, soothe, and heal pimples. They are sl...

8.2 Very Good
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13 Philip Kingsley Scalp Toner
Philip Kingsley Scalp Toner

Philip Kingsley Scalp Toner is designed to soothe and balance the scalp, addressing issues like dryness, itchiness, and flakiness. It combines witch hazel and salicylic acid to gently exfoliate and re...

8.1 Very Good
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14 Murad Oil Control Mattifier SPF 15
Murad Oil Control Mattifier SPF 15

Murad Oil Control Mattifier SPF 15 is a moisturizer designed to control oil and minimize the appearance of pores. It contains salicylic acid to help unclog pores and prevent breakouts, while also prov...

8.0 Very Good
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15 Murad Acne Clarifying Oil
Murad Acne Clarifying Oil

Murad Acne Clarifying Oil is a lightweight, oil-free treatment designed to target acne and blemishes. It combines salicylic acid to exfoliate and unclog pores with tea tree oil for its antibacterial p...

7.8 Good
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16 REN Clear Pore Control Gel
REN Clear Pore Control Gel

REN Clear Pore Control Gel is a lightweight gel designed to minimize pores and control oil production. It contains salicylic acid to help unclog pores and prevent breakouts, along with ingredients tha...

7.8 Good
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17 COSRX BHA Blackhead Remover Wash
COSRX BHA Blackhead Remover Wash

COSRX BHA Blackhead Remover Wash is a gentle yet effective cleanser formulated to remove blackheads and impurities. It contains betaine salicylate (BHA) to exfoliate pores and dissolve blackheads. The...

7.7 Good
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18 Cetaphil Gentle Clear Complexion Cleanser
Cetaphil Gentle Clear Complexion Cleanser

Cetaphil is known for its gentle formulas, and this cleanser is no exception. It uses salicylic acid to gently exfoliate and clear pores while maintaining the skin's moisture barrier. It is a great ch...

7.6 Good
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19 Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion

This iconic pink bottle is a classic spot treatment that uses a blend of sulfur, salicylic acid, and calamine to dry out surface blemishes overnight. It is a very effective way to shrink a whitehead q...

7.5 Good
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20 Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

This leave-on exfoliant is a global bestseller for treating clogged pores, blackheads, and uneven skin texture. The 2% salicylic acid (BHA) penetrates deep into the pores to clear congestion and reduc...

7.5 Good
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21 Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel is a more concentrated version of their liquid exfoliant, offering a more intense treatment for clogged pores and blackheads. It contains 2% salicylic acid to...

7.3 Good
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22 Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Oil-Reducing Moisturizer
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Oil-Reducing Moisturizer

Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Oil-Reducing Moisturizer is a lightweight moisturizer designed to control oil and minimize the appearance of pores. It contains niacinamide and salicylic acid to help reg...

7.3 Good
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23 Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash is a foaming cleanser containing salicylic acid to help clear acne and prevent future breakouts. The oil-free formula is gentle enough for daily use and helps to remove d...

7.1 Good
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24 Dermalogica Clear Pore Cleanser
Dermalogica Clear Pore Cleanser

Dermalogica Clear Pore Cleanser is a gentle yet effective cleanser designed to unclog pores and prevent breakouts. It combines salicylic acid with bentonite clay to draw out impurities and absorb exce...

7.0 Good
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25 Origins Clear Improvement Pore-Less Toner
Origins Clear Improvement Pore-Less Toner

Origins Clear Improvement Pore-Less Toner utilizes salicylic acid to exfoliate pores and minimize their appearance. The toner helps to remove excess oil and impurities, leaving skin feeling clean and...

6.8 Fair
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26 Neutrogena T/Sal Therapeutic Shampoo
Neutrogena T/Sal Therapeutic Shampoo

Neutrogena T/Sal Therapeutic Shampoo is a medicated shampoo designed to treat dandruff and scalp conditions. It contains salicylic acid to help exfoliate the scalp and remove flakes. While effective f...

6.6 Fair
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