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Best Exfoliators that are good for Acne and Large Pores

Explore the top exfoliators for large pores and acne with detailed ingredient breakdowns, usage guidelines, and reviews from skincare lovers like you.

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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US

Paula's Choice
3 Regions
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

3.3 (77) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $15.60

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains bha.

Details

This product contains 8 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

COSRX

BHA Blackhead Power Liquid

3.8 (38) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Korean

⸱ $11.29

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains bha, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 10 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

The Ordinary

Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

3.4 (19) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $6.70

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha and bha.

Details

This product contains 11 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Anua

BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner

4.4 (16) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Korean

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, bha, ceramides, hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 71 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
it does contain silicones and sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Paula's Choice

2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant

3.9 (7) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains bha and exfoliants.

Details

This product contains 25 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
it does contain oils and silicones
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Dermalogica

Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator

4.6 (11) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $65.00

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains bha.

Details

This product contains 28 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and reducing pores
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Isntree

Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid

4.6 (13) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Korean

⸱ $31.49

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains bha and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 21 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

The Ordinary

AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

4.3 (9) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $9.50

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, bha and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 24 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

COSRX

Low pH Goodnight Soft Peeling Gel

4.3 (11) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Korean

⸱ $9.39

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and pha.

Details

This product contains 26 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Paula's Choice

Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant

5.0 (2) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $34.00

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains bha.

Details

This product contains 13 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Naturium

BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2%

4.6 (4) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $17.99

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, bha and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 18 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Isntree

Onion Newpair Clear Pad

4.4 (7) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Korean

⸱ $21.45

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, pha and vitamin c.

Details

This product contains 24 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel

3.5 (4) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $92.00

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, bha, exfoliants, retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 43 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

REVOX B77

Salicylic Acid 2%

3.0 (4) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Spanish

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains bha.

Details

This product contains 9 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for reducing pores
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Panoxyl

Clarifying Exfoliant 2% Salicylic Acid

Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $10.98

vegan exfoliator that contains bha.

Details

This product contains 15 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

ZO Skin Health

Complexion Renewal Pads

5.0 (2) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

exfoliator that contains aha and bha.

Details

This product contains 27 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and better texture
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Celimax

Jiwoogae Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad

3.7 (3) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Korean

⸱ $15.75

exfoliator that contains bha and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 22 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Dermalogica

Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator

4.0 (3) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $18.00

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 64 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Cos De BAHA

S2 Salicylic Acid 2% Liquid

5.0 (3) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Korean

⸱ $12.99

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains bha and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 11 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and reducing pores
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

ZO Skin Health

Exfoliating Polish

5.0 (4) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

exfoliator that contains exfoliants, retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 27 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Hero Cosmetics

Pore Release

3.0 (3) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $19.99

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, bha and pha.

Details

This product contains 19 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Tatcha

The Texture Tonic AHA Liquid Exfoliating Treatment

5.0 (1) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $62.00

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 40 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Acure

Brightening Facial Scrub

4.7 (3) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $7.99

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains exfoliants and pha.

Details

This product contains 35 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is reef safe and reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

COSRX

One Step Original Clear Pad

3.5 (4) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Korean

⸱ $22.00

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains bha and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 14 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Paula's Choice

Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel

5.0 (2) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $42.00

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, bha, hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 26 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Paula's Choice

Clear Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% Salicylic Acid

1.0 (1) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $34.00

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains bha and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 18 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

COSRX

The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel

5.0 (2) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Korean

⸱ $9.59

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, bha, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, pha and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 27 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Geek & Gorgeous

Cheer Up 6% Mandelic + BHA Liquid

4.3 (3) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Hungarian

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha and bha.

Details

This product contains 14 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Skintific

Glycolic Acid Daily Clarifying Toner

3.0 (1) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Chinese

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and pha.

Details

This product contains 29 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Nø Cosmetics

Liquid Illuminator

3.5 (4) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ German

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, exfoliants and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 18 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe