Best BHA Exfoliants Updated May 2025

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Best BHA Exfoliants
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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10.0

1

10.0

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid Exfoliant, Gentle Facial Exfoliator for Blackheads, Large Pores, Wr...
Skin care
Effectiveness
Pores size
Picked by 118 people this month!
Picked by 118 people this month!

10.0

1
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid Exfoliant, Gentle Facial Exfoliator for Blackheads, Large Pores, Wr...
Skin care
Effectiveness
Pores size

9.8

2

9.8

SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser - Gently Scrub Away Dead Skin with Exfoliating Face Wash Cleanser, Improving the Appear...
Exfoliation
Cleanser quality
Effectiveness
Value for money
Skin smoothness
Skin softness

9.8

2
SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser - Gently Scrub Away Dead Skin with Exfoliating Face Wash Cleanser, Improving the Appear...
Exfoliation
Cleanser quality
Effectiveness
Value for money
Skin smoothness
Skin softness

9.6

3

9.6

SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner – 5.07oz, 150ml – Korean Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Face Toner for All Skin Types ...
Toner quality
Skin softness
Skin moisture
Effectiveness
Skin cleanliness
Scent

9.6

3
SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner – 5.07oz, 150ml – Korean Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Face Toner for All Skin Types ...
Toner quality
Skin softness
Skin moisture
Effectiveness
Skin cleanliness
Scent

9.5

4

9.5

BlissPro™ Liquid Exfoliant - Weekly Exfoliating Treatment with 11.8% AHA, BHA, PHA - 4 Fl Oz | Smooths Skin Texture, Reduces Po...
Effectiveness
Skin softness
Skin clarity
Durability
Ease of application
Value for money

9.5

4
BlissPro™ Liquid Exfoliant - Weekly Exfoliating Treatment with 11.8% AHA, BHA, PHA - 4 Fl Oz | Smooths Skin Texture, Reduces Po...
Effectiveness
Skin softness
Skin clarity
Durability
Ease of application
Value for money

9.4

5

9.4

PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant with 2% Salicylic Acid, BHA Liquid Exfoliant for Face, Unclogs, Minimizes Appearance of Pores, Blu...
Skin clarity
Effectiveness
Value for money
Cleanser
Pore size
Strength

9.4

5
PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant with 2% Salicylic Acid, BHA Liquid Exfoliant for Face, Unclogs, Minimizes Appearance of Pores, Blu...
Skin clarity
Effectiveness
Value for money
Cleanser
Pore size
Strength

9.3

6

9.3

Paula's Choice CLEAR Back & Body Exfoliating Acne Spray, 2% BHA (Salicylic Acid) Treatment for Bacne, Blackheads & Blemishes, 4...
Acne removal
Ease of application
Breakout control
Dries quickly

9.3

6
Paula's Choice CLEAR Back & Body Exfoliating Acne Spray, 2% BHA (Salicylic Acid) Treatment for Bacne, Blackheads & Blemishes, 4...
Acne removal
Ease of application
Breakout control
Dries quickly

9.2

7

9.2

COSRX Niacinamide 2% + BHA 4% Blackhead Exfoliant Toner 3.38 fl.oz / 100ml, Korean Toner, Blackhead Remover, Pore Minimizer for...
Effectiveness
Skin softening
Skin effectiveness
Pores size
Skin irritation
Skin smoothness

9.2

7
COSRX Niacinamide 2% + BHA 4% Blackhead Exfoliant Toner 3.38 fl.oz / 100ml, Korean Toner, Blackhead Remover, Pore Minimizer for...
Effectiveness
Skin softening
Skin effectiveness
Pores size
Skin irritation
Skin smoothness

9.0

8

9.0

ANUA BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner, Mild Facial Exfoliant, Salicylic Acid for Pores and Sebum, Teatree Extract, Hyaluronic Ac...
Skin cleanliness
Effectiveness
Toner quality
Hydration
Smell

9.0

8
ANUA BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner, Mild Facial Exfoliant, Salicylic Acid for Pores and Sebum, Teatree Extract, Hyaluronic Ac...
Skin cleanliness
Effectiveness
Toner quality
Hydration
Smell

8.9

9

8.9

Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 8% AHA Gel & 2% BHA Liquid Travel Duo, Facial Exfoliants for Blackheads, Large Pores, Wrinkles &...
Skin smoothness
Effectiveness
Pore size
Appearance

8.9

9
Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 8% AHA Gel & 2% BHA Liquid Travel Duo, Facial Exfoliants for Blackheads, Large Pores, Wrinkles &...
Skin smoothness
Effectiveness
Pore size
Appearance

8.7

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8.7

CeraVe Renewing Salicylic Acid Cleanser, Formulated With Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, & Ceramides, Gentle BHA Exfoliating Face...
Skin protection
Cleanser quality
Effectiveness
Skin softness
Scent
Value for money

8.7

10
CeraVe Renewing Salicylic Acid Cleanser, Formulated With Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, & Ceramides, Gentle BHA Exfoliating Face...
Skin protection
Cleanser quality
Effectiveness
Skin softness
Scent
Value for money

Our Top Choice

10.0

1

10.0

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid Exfoliant, Gentle Facial Exfoliator for Blackheads, Large Pores, Wr...
Skin care
Effectiveness
Pores size
Picked by 118 people this month!
Picked by 118 people this month!

10.0

1
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid Exfoliant, Gentle Facial Exfoliator for Blackheads, Large Pores, Wr...
Skin care
Effectiveness
Pores size