The Ordinary For Blackheads

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Blackheads form when oil and dead skin cells build up and oxidise inside a pore, and they're a common concern across most skin types, particularly oilier or combination skin. The Ordinary offers a range of affordable, ingredient-focused products that can help target them as part of a regular skincare routine, rather than a single overnight fix. Adore Beauty is an official The Ordinary stockist in Australia and New Zealand, so every product is genuine.

Exfoliating Acids for Blackheads

The Salicylic Acid 2% Masque uses a beta-hydroxy acid to exfoliate the skin and help unclog pores, with charcoal and clay to absorb excess oil and impurities. It's typically used once or twice a week rather than daily, since overusing an exfoliating mask can leave skin dry or irritated. The Lactic Acid 10% + HA is a gentler alpha-hydroxy acid serum that also exfoliates, paired with hyaluronic acid for hydration, and is generally used once or twice a week at night. If you're new to exfoliating acids, it's worth patch testing on a small area first and introducing one product at a time to see how your skin responds.

Niacinamide for Oil Control

The Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is a lightweight serum that can help regulate oil production and reduce the appearance of enlarged pores and redness, which may in turn help reduce how noticeable blackheads are. It's not designed to treat blackheads on its own, but works well alongside an exfoliating acid as part of a broader routine, and is suited to daily morning and night use since it's less likely to cause irritation than an acid exfoliant.

Building a Routine for Blackheads

Since exfoliating acids can be drying if overused, it's worth starting with one product and monitoring how your skin responds before adding another, rather than layering several actives at once. If blackheads are severe, persistent or associated with broader breakouts or cystic acne, it's worth speaking with a dermatologist about a routine suited specifically to your skin. Browse the wider Blackhead Skincare range at Adore Beauty for more options beyond The Ordinary.