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REMOVING AND PREVENTING BLACKHEADS WITH THE RIGHT ROUTINE
Want to remove those annoying blackheads? Make sure you follow the correct daily routine. Blackheads are caused by an overproduction of sebum that accumulates in your pores. Dead skin cells that clog the opening of the pore also contribute to this. The pore then gets clogged, which may result in a blackhead. Discover more
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Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
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targets breakouts, blackheads, enlarged pores & redness -
Combination skin, Oily skinBreakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores, Redness
Fights breakouts and blackheads
Fast-absorbing liquid formula
Removes built-up dead skin cells
Fast absorbing liquid removes built-up dead skin cells and fights blackheads.
Salicylic Acid/BHA, Green Tea Extract, MethylpropanediolFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
Combination skin, Oily skinBreakouts, Blackheads, Brown spots, Enlarged pores
Mattifies shiny skin
Protects from sun damage
Suitable for breakout-prone skin
Water-light fluid minimises the appearance of pores and protects skin from the sun.
Avobenzone, Green Tea Extract, Vitamin EFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
Combination skin, Oily skinBreakouts, Anti-Ageing, Brown spots, Sensitive skin
Mattifies shiny skin
Protects from sun damage
Fights signs of ageing
Lightly tinted moisturising lotion protects skin from sun and absorbs excess oil.
Antioxidants, Resveratrol, Zinc OxideFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
-15%All skin typesAnti-Ageing, Brown spots, Enlarged pores
Smooths skin's surface
Visibly reduces enlarged pores
Fades brown spots
Concentrated 10% niacinamide visibly minimises pore size and improve skin’s texture.
Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Acetyl glucosamine15% offFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
All skin typesBreakouts, Anti-Ageing, Keratosis Pilaris
Leaves skin softer and smoother
Removes built-up dead skin cells
Reduces red bumps
Gently exfoliates dry, rough and bumpy acne-prone skin leaving it hydrated, smooth and soft.
Salicylic Acid/BHA, Antioxidants, Chamomile Flower ExtractFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
All skin typesBreakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores
Leaves skin feeling clean and refreshed
Soft on skin, hard on breakouts
Removes excess oil
Refreshing cleansing gel gently removes excess oil, debris and pore-clogging impurities.
Glycerin, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Sodium Laureth SulfateFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
Combination skin, Oily skinBreakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores
Fights breakouts and blackheads
Hydrates without clogging pores
Sheer lotion texture, absorbs quickly
This oil-free night cream moisturises acne-prone skin without clogging pores or making breakouts worse.
Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Blueberry, CeramidesFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
-15%All skin typesAnti-Ageing, Brown spots, Enlarged pores
Visibly reduces enlarged pores
Smooths skin's surface
Fades brown spots
A highly concentrated niacinamide treatment that effectively tightens and minimises the look of sagging pores and rough bumps caused by age or sun damage.
Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Acetyl glucosamine15% offFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
Combination skin, Oily skinAnti-Ageing, Blackheads, Enlarged pores, Sensitive skin
Removes built-up dead skin cells
Reduces signs of ageing
Suitable for sensitive skin
Ultra-light exfoliant improves visible signs of ageing and refines pores for radiant skin.
Licorice root extract, Peptides, Salicylic Acid/BHAFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
NEWAll skin typesAnti-Ageing, Enlarged pores, Dull skin
For a radiant, healthy glow
Reduces signs of ageing
Fights breakouts and blackheads
A gentle rinse-off exfoliant peel that dramatically resurfaces skin. The multi-acid blend is suitable for weekly use and visibly smooths wrinkles, refines rough, bumpy texture, brightens tone & unclogs pores.
AHA Blend, Salicylic Acid/BHA, Butterfly Pea Flower ExtractFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
Combination skin, Oily skinBreakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores, Redness
Soft on skin, hard on breakouts
Fast-absorbing liquid formula
Fights blackheads
Liquid exfoliant quickly penetrates deep inside pores, effectively clearing breakouts.
Green Tea Extract, Methylpropanediol, Salicylic Acid/BHAFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
Combination skin, Oily skinBreakouts, Blackheads, Brown spots, Enlarged pores
Gives skin a matte finish
Light lotion, does not feel oily
Suitable for breakout-prone skin
Lightweight, mattifying lotion protects skin from signs of ageing caused by the sun.
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Avobenzone, Vitamin EFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
-20%Combination skin, Oily skinBreakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores
Soft on skin, hard on breakouts
Fights blackheads
Unclogs and visibly refines pores
This set works to unclog pores, prevent breakouts and fight blackheads and redness.
Avobenzone, Salicylic Acid/BHA, Sodium Laureth Sulfate20% offFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
All skin typesDull skin
Reenergises and recharges tired skin
Light lotion, does not feel oily
Strengthens skin's natural barrier
The Water-Infusing Electrolyte Night Cream is a burst of hydration that works to replenish the water content inside skin. It’s weightless, refreshing texture nourishes and recharges dull looking skin.
Minerals (electrolytes), Olive-derived fatty acids, Apple and super-fruit antioxidant complexFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
All skin typesRedness, Rosacea-prone skin, Sensitive skin
Suitable for rosacea-prone skin
Calms red skin
Removes built-up dead skin cells
Hydrating, exfoliating lotion reveals a smooth, radiant complexion.
Beta-glucan, Green Tea Extract, Salicylic Acid/BHAFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
-20%Combination skin, Oily skinBreakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores
Fights breakouts and blackheads
Calms red skin
Unclogs and visibly refines pores
This set works to unclog pores, prevent breakouts and fight blackheads and redness.
Avobenzone, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Salicylic Acid/BHA20% offFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
All skin typesBreakouts, Very dry skin, Redness
Moisturising lotion
Fights breakouts and blackheads
Anti-inflammatory
Lightweight lotion softens and hydrates skin while diminishing blackheads and blemishes.
Allantoin, Oat Extract, Salicylic Acid/BHAFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
Combination skinBreakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores
Fights breakouts and blackheads
Light gel, does not feel sticky
Removes built-up dead skin cells
Leave-on gel exfoliant gently targets blackheads and enlarged pores.
Bisabolol, Green Tea Extract, Salicylic Acid/BHAFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
Normal skin, Combination skinBreakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores, Redness
Fights breakouts and blackheads
Calms red skin
Unclogs and visibly refines pores
Liquid exfoliant gently exfoliates the skin’s surface and inside pores for clearer skin.
Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Salicylic Acid/BHA, Hyaluronic AcidFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
-20%Combination skin, Oily skinBreakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores
Balances skin
Fights blackheads
Suitable for breakout-prone skin
This Set balances oily skin, minimizes pores and reduces redness.
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid/BHA20% offFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
Combination skin, Oily skinBreakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores
Balances skin
Light lotion, does not feel oily
Suitable for breakout-prone skin
This gel moisturiser absorbs quickly to give a matte finish, without clogging pores.
Oat Extract, Glycerin, Niacinamide/Vitamin B3Free travel size productFree travel size treatment -
-15%Combination skin, Oily skinBreakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores
Removes built-up dead skin cells
Unclogs and visibly refines pores
Fights breakouts and blackheads
This powerful duo unclogs pores and reduces blackheads and breakouts, for smoother, clearer-looking skin.
Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Salicylic Acid/BHA, Licorice root extract15% set discountFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
-15%All skin typesBreakouts, Anti-Ageing
Fights breakouts and blackheads
Removes built-up dead skin cells
Improves skin tone and texture
Smooth skin and reduce breakouts from top to toe with this daily exfoliating duo
Salicylic Acid/BHA, Green Tea Extract, Antioxidants15% set discountFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
-15%All skin typesAnti-Ageing, Enlarged pores, Dull skin
Unclogs and visibly refines pores
Improves skin tone and texture
Protects skin against the harmful effects of pollution.
A brightening treatment that neutralises the effects of daily pollution and blue light.
Salicylic Acid/BHA, White tea, Antioxidants15% offFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
-20%Normal skin, Dry skinRedness, Rosacea-prone skin, Sensitive skin
Calms irritated skin
Suitable for rosacea-prone skin
Gentle on skin
This Set soothes red, irritated and sensitive skin.
Green Tea Extract, Salicylic Acid/BHA, Squalane20% offFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
-20%Combination skin, Oily skinBreakouts, Anti-Ageing, Blackheads
Fights breakouts and blackheads
Reduces signs of ageing
Balances skin
The travel kit tackles multiple signs of ageing and keeps skin breakout-free.
Licorice root extract, Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Salicylic Acid/BHA20% offFree travel size productFree travel size treatmentFree beauty bag -
Combination skin, Oily skinBreakouts
Removes excess oil
Unclogs and visibly refines pores
This mask is specially formulated for acne-prone skin. It mattifies shiny skin, helps prevent breakouts and soothes redness.
Triple clay blend, Willow Herb, Green Tea Extract£29.00Product out of stock
Clear Purifying Clay Mask
Full size£29.00This product is sold out at the moment. Fill in your email address below and we'll gladly send you an email as soon as it is back in stock!Free travel size productFree travel size treatment -
All skin typesBreakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores
Fights breakouts and blackheads
Unclogs and visibly refines pores
Calms red skin
Reveal your clearest skin yet with this essential 3-step skincare routine that unclogs pores, fights breakouts and minimises pores.
Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Salicylic Acid/BHA, Avobenzone15% offFree travel size productFree travel size treatmentFree beauty bagFree beauty bag -
-20%Combination skin, Oily skinRedness, Rosacea-prone skin, Sensitive skin
Calms red skin
Suitable for rosacea-prone skin
Gentle on skin
This Set soothes red, irritated and sensitive skin.
Aloe Vera, Beta-glucan, Glycerin20% offFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
All skin typesBreakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores
Fights breakouts and blackheads
Unclogs and visibly refines pores
Reduces discolouration from breakouts
Reveal your clearest skin yet with this 4-step skincare routine that unclogs pores, fights breakouts and blackheads and minimises post-breakout marks.
Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Salicylic Acid/BHA, Avobenzone15% offFree travel size productFree travel size treatmentFree beauty bagFree beauty bag -
-20%Combination skin, Oily skinRedness, Rosacea-prone skin, Sensitive skin
Calms red skin
Suitable for rosacea-prone skin
Gentle on skin
This travel kit soothes red, irritated and sensitive skin.
Aloe Vera, Beta-glucan, Glycerin20% offFree travel size productFree travel size treatmentFree beauty bag -
-20%Normal skin, Dry skinRedness, Rosacea-prone skin, Sensitive skin
Calms irritated skin
Suitable for rosacea-prone skin
Gentle on skin
This travel kit soothes red, irritated and sensitive skin.
Green Tea Extract, Salicylic Acid/BHA, Squalane20% offFree travel size productFree travel size treatmentFree beauty bag -
-15%All skin typesBreakouts, Anti-Ageing, Keratosis Pilaris
Removes built-up dead skin cells
Leaves skin soft and hydrated
This dream team transforms dry, rough and bumpy skin from the neck down, leaving it smooth, soft and hydrated.
Ceramides, Shea Butter, Salicylic Acid/BHA15% set discountFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
Combination skin, Oily skinBlackheads, Enlarged pores, Redness
Visibly reduces enlarged pores
Removes excess oil
Calms red skin
A charcoal gel mask that decongests and minimises pores, while balancing skin.
Charcoal, Kaolin, Boerhavia Diffusa Root ExtractFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
All skin typesBreakouts, Blackheads, Brown spots, Enlarged pores
Formulated for dry and oily areas
Suitable for breakout-prone skin
Protects from sun damage
Shine free formula protects skin from signs of ageing caused by the sun.
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Avobenzone, Vitamin EFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
-20%All skin typesAnti-Ageing, Sensitive skin
Fights signs of ageing
Keeps the skin in good condition
Leaves skin feeling clean and refreshed
This set for men helps fight the signs of ageing, breakouts and blackheads.
Aloe Vera, Decyl Glucoside, Peptides£135.00 £108.0020% off20% offFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
-20%Combination skin, Oily skinBreakouts, Anti-Ageing, Blackheads
Fights breakouts and blackheads
Reduces signs of ageing
Balances skin
This set tackles multiple signs of ageing and keeps skin breakout-free.
Licorice root extract, Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Salicylic Acid/BHA£127.00 £101.6020% off20% offFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
All skin typesAnti-Ageing, Blackheads, Enlarged pores, Sensitive skin
Fights blackheads
Fights signs of ageing
Calms irritated skin
Lightweight liquid quickly calms redness and reduces red bumps. Perfect post-shave.
Licorice root extract, Peptides, Salicylic Acid/BHA£33.00Product out of stock
PC4Men 2% BHA Exfoliant
Full size£33.00This product is sold out at the moment. Fill in your email address below and we'll gladly send you an email as soon as it is back in stock!Free travel size productFree travel size treatment -
Combination skin, Oily skinBreakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores
Removes excess oil
Balances skin
Visibly reduces enlarged pores
Absorbs oil, reduces blackheads and enlarged pores, and balances oily skin.
Glycerin, Kaolin, Willow Bark ExtractFree travel size productFree travel size treatment -
-20%All skin typesAnti-Ageing, Dull skin
Protects skin against the harmful effects of pollution.
Strengthens skin's natural barrier
Improves skin tone and texture
Whether you live in an urban or rural area, your skin needs strong environmental protection.
Peptides, Salicylic Acid/BHA, Linseed20% offFree travel size productFree travel size treatment
Blackhead products to implement in your routine
When excess sebum in the pore combines with built-up layers of dead skin cells on the surface of skin and inside the pore, it clogs the pore's opening. This means sebum can no longer naturally sit on top of your skin. The combination of excess sebum and dead skin cells is exposed to oxygen. The result? The mixture oxidises and turns black, forming a blackhead.
Removing blackheads: step 1
Always choose a facial cleanser against blackheads, preferably a cleanser from the Paula's Choice collection. By cleansing your face every day, you reduce blackheads and prevent the emergence of new ones. A cleanser allows you to remove excess sebum. This ensures that an exfoliant (which you use afterwards) can reach and unclog the pores better.
Removing blackheads: step 2
Use a BHA exfoliant that penetrates deeply into your pores and removes excess sebum and dead skin cells. This helps prevent clogged pores and blackheads.
Removing blackheads: step 3
Apply an SPF moisturiser formulated to address blackheads. Sun damage sometimes distorts your pores or makes them bigger. Sebum then accumulates in your pore and grows into a blackhead. Using a moisturiser with cell-communicating ingredients helps restore your pores.
Paula's Choice moisturisers, salicylic acid products & face cleansers for blackheads
Paula's Choice moisturisers, salicylic acid products & face cleansers for blackheads Do you regularly experience blackheads? Target blackheads with the right Paula's Choice products for your skin. BHA is a powerful ingredient that helps get rid of blackheads. Use BHA for blackheads by looking for cleansers, exfoliants and treatments that include BHA or salicylic acid and use them consistently on the areas of your face that you experience blackheads. Our bestselling liquid exfoliant for blackheads and other concerns has a liquid formula to penetrate skin quickly and 2% BHA to unclog and refine pores.
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