Clear blackheads, unclog pores, and keep excess oil in check with the Chemist Confessions The Specialist Blackhead Exfoliation Treatment, a customizable AHA/BHA treatment that works three ways: as an overnight spot treatment, a nightly exfoliating booster, or a 10-minute wash-off mask.

The chemists created a multi-level approach to oily, congested skin by combining 18% mandelic acid, 2% salicylic acid, and 5% niacinamide. Mandelic acid gently exfoliates the surface to smooth and brighten, while oil-soluble salicylic acid penetrates pores to target blackheads and buildup. Niacinamide balances the formula by regulating excess sebum, refining the appearance of pores, and reinforcing the skin barrier. Its naturally blue gardenia-derived color makes each dose easy to see and customize.

Highlights

• Targets blackheads, clogged pores, and excess oil
• Offers three customizable uses in one treatment
• Exfoliates inside pores and across the skin’s surface
• Smooths rough texture and brightens dull, congested skin
• Refines the appearance of enlarged pores
• Supports the skin barrier while regulating sebum

Key Ingredients

• 18% Mandelic Acid: A larger-molecule AHA that gently exfoliates, smooths texture, brightens dullness, and clarifies oily, congested skin.
• 2% Salicylic Acid: An oil-soluble BHA that penetrates pores to target buildup, congestion, and blackheads.
• 5% Niacinamide: Regulates excess sebum, reduces the appearance of enlarged pores, and reinforces the skin barrier over time.