18 Top-Rated Salicylic Acid Products to Face Your Breakouts and Oily Skin Head On

Not only do these Peace Out Salicylic Acid Acne Healing Dots ($19-$32) have more than 1,700 five-star reviews from Sephora shoppers, POPSUGAR editors love them, too. Each patch features salicylic acid — along with soothing aloe vera — to penetrate pores overnight (or under a protective mask) and reduce blemish size and redness.

The salicylic acid in the top-rated Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Serum ($49) is derived from wintergreen and is 100 percent natural. This lightweight serum draws out oil and bacteria from blackheads and clogged pores, plus reduces future breakouts from forming.

Besides the concentrated dose of salicylic acid in these First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma White Clay Acne Treatment Pads 2% Salicylic Acid ($30), there's also kaolin clay to absorb dirt and oil with just one swipe. These pads are a top-rated option for anyone with sensitive skin, since it skips the alcohol and other drying agents.

The secret ingredient in this Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DRx Blemish Solutions Acne Eliminating Gel ($40) is its monk's pepper, which addresses oil production that can lead to clogged pores. That (along with salicylic acid and niacinamide) helps clear the skin — and, no doubt, accounts for its 96 percent average recommendation rating from other Sephora shoppers.

This top-rated Murad Clarifying Cleanser ($12-$32) actually boasts two types of salicylic acid inside — one that starts working immediately and a second encapsulated one that can continue to work long after the cleanser is rinsed away.

For a face oil with acne-fighting potential, this Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil ($40-$80) unclogs the buildup in congested pores that can lead to acne. With more than 100,000 loves from other Sephora shoppers, it also contains licorice and tea tree oil to simultaneously brighten and soften the skin.

With more than 62,000 loves from other Sephora shoppers, the multitasking Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Pore Exfoliating Treatment ($26-$175) is like a cleanser, scrub, peel, and mask, all in one tube. The salicylic acid helps chemically exfoliate away dead cells for smoother, brighter skin after the green liquid is rinsed away.

These Sephora Collection Clear Skin Days by Sephora Collection Acne Clearing Drops ($11) are special because they can be used as a blemish spot treatment or mixed with the moisturizer of your choice to target future breakouts all over. In addition to the salicylic acid, there's also niacinamide and zinc to absorb excess oil and soothe skin.

With an average 96 percent recommendation rating from other people who purchased this product, Innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mousse Mask ($21) is a popular choice if a mask is what you want. This one features ground bits of hardened lava that feel cool upon contact with skin and work with salicylic acid to absorb excess sebum.

The trio of acids inside this Olehenriksen Balancing Force Oil Control Toner ($29) includes a blend of salicylic, glycolic, and lactic acids that helps unclog pores and minimize their appearance, so skin is purified and mattified as a result.

This top-rated Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Bar For Face and Body ($17) can be used anywhere you'd like as its salicylic acid fights blemishes and removes pore-clogging dead skin cells, especially on acne-prone complexions and the chest, back, and shoulder area.

To deal with breakouts and dehydration in a one-two punch, the Origins Clear Improvement Pore Clearing Moisturizer with Salicylic Acid ($36) features salicylic acid and bamboo charcoal to absorb skin's impurities and purify pores. This acne treatment-slash-oil-free-moisturizer combo is a top-rated choice for lasting hydration and pimple prevention.

There a two-percent dose of salicylic acid in this Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial AHA + BHA Mask ($28-$80), along with a 25-percent blend of AHAs, all worthing together to exfoliate dead skin cells and unclog pores. With more than 259,000 loves from other Sephora shoppers, it's safe to say this at-home facial treatment is a popular choice for clearing skin.

Excess oil isn't only on faces as this top-rated Kérastase Energizing Scrub: Purifying Scrub for Oily Scalp ($50) pairs salicylic acid with sea salt to refresh between shampoos. It ensures the exfoliation of dead skin cells and excess oil, so hair (and scalps) look and feel healthier.

This Lancer Skincare The Method: Polish Oily-Congested Skin ($75) works hard but is still gentle enough for daily use with salicylic acid to help chemically exfoliate oily skin, plus pumpkin and pomegranate enzymes to also physically exfoliate dead skin cells and surface debris, too. Oh, and the follow-up face wash — Lancer Skincare The Method: Cleanse Blemish Control ($55) — also packs salicylic acid and tea tree oil to limit future congested pores and breakouts for a dynamic duo.

Picking up a Dr. Jart+ Dermask Micro Jet Clearing Solution ($9) sheet mask will help fight the appearance of breakouts, redness, and oily skin in 30 minutes' time, thanks to the salicylic acid, niacinamide, and tea tree oil inside.

These powerful Peter Thomas Roth Max Complexion Salicylic Acid Pore Refining Pads ($46) combine salicylic and glycolic acids to reduce the look of current breakouts, prevent future ones, and tackle uneven skin tone and texture. (Plus, they've earned more than 1,000 five-star reviews from other Sephora shoppers.)

While the salicylic acid in this top-rated Dermalogica Age Bright Spot Fader ($45) is clearing current breakouts, other ingredients like niacinamide are working to help uneven skin tones and dark spots from past acne at the same time.