F@#% Blackheads, Here Are the Best Removal Tools (and How to Use Them Safely)

So you want smooth, poreless skin sans blackheads, eh? Maybe you've been searchin' the web for the best blackhead removal tools to clear out those clogged pores because they never seem to disappear. Or frankly, you're just so f*cking over acne, you're willing to try anything—even if that means poking and prodding until your skin is inflamed and red. Which, like, I feel you, and that's why I hate to be the one to tell you this, but there's no such thing as a poreless face. All skin has texture, and to some extent, everyone has blackheads—oh, and picking at them can make the sitch worse!

Yep, feel free to take a minute. It's A LOT. But there's nothing wrong with acne, texture, or pores, and they happen to be a totally natural part of life. That said, it's completely understandable why you may want to clear up your skin—starting with those pesky black dots on your face. So that's why when a ton of blackhead removal tools—like pore vacuums and the latest fad, the ultrasonic skin scrubber—went viral on social media, I wasn't surprised (I too have tried some pretty weird sh*t to clear my skin). But because I've learned from my past of overdoing it on the DIY acne treatments, I was skeptical, to say the least.

Ultimately, I questioned the effectiveness of these blackhead removal tools, and most importantly, their safety. And because I wanted answers and my blackheads gone FAST, I went straight to the peeps that know best: dermatologists. Below, a few skin experts sound off on everything you need to know about blackhead removal tools and the best ones.

Our top picks for the best blackhead removal tools of 2023:

So if you're ready to take those pesky black dots on, these are the 12 best blackhead removal tools—from comedone extractors to ultrasonic skin spatulas—that'll help you remove gunk from your pores.