Blemish Clearing 2% BHA Pads — Reddit Reviews
by Thayers
Updated October 3, 2026
2% salicylic acid pads for exfoliating clogged pores and bigger pimples; can sting.
What the community says
Redditors use these as a leave-on exfoliating pad for pores, oilier breakouts, and quick pimple deflation. People with an irritated barrier or active dermatitis say they can burn, so YMMV on sensitive skin.
What this means for you
What people love
- 2% salicylic acid leave-on exfoliation
- Helps pores look smaller
- Can dry out pimples fast
Watch out for
Product details
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
What the science says
Acne
Some evidence
Salicylic Acid: 16 studies tested it on its own. See all 34 studies
What the studies found
- Most studies found salicylic acid helped clear acne
- It often improved pimples, blackheads and whiteheads
- It usually worked about as well as other common acne treatments
- Used together with other treatments, it sometimes cleared acne better than those treatments alone
- Results were mixed in some studies, and one large review found low-quality evidence
Studied at 0.5–30%this product: 2%
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 6 mentions across 4 threads
Thayers Blemish Clearing 2% BHA Pads on Reddit, in one place — 4 threads from r/SkincareAddiction and r/acne, summarized.
“recently I’ve been trying the thayers blemish clearing pads to exfoliate”
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“I’ve seen a difference with my pores not being as big and also with the bigger pimples but with the ones on my forehead NOTHING!”
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“I wouldn’t say they’ve gotten worse since I started using them though.”
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“My skincare routine:”
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“- Thayers blemish clearing pads”
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“Idk what it is. Need suggestions!!”
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“I also just ordered the Thayers Blemish Clearing Acne Pads and Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer with Ceramides + Hyaluronic Acid, which I'm planning to use instead of the Rugby.”
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“My question is- I really don't know much about skincare, so based on how my skin is looking, what products would you recommend, and what products would you advise against using in my case?”
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“Thank you so much in advance. ANY input is genuinely appreciated.”
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“I bought Thayers Pore Pads as I saw Salicylic acid is good for pores.”
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“How do I incorporate this into my routine?”
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“Product ideas?”
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