Clean & Clear skincare
Clean & Clear is an American skincare brand founded in 1956 and owned by Kimberly-Clark Corporation since 2026.
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Clean & Clear is widely loved for its refreshing array of cleansers, moisturizers, serums, exfoliants, and more, all driven by effective formulas. Its products suit oily acne-prone skin and oily skin best because of their targeted composition. For specific concerns, the standout products include the Persa-Gel 10 for acne-prone skin, the Morning Burst Facial Cleanser for skin with dark spots, and the Foaming Face Wash for mature skin. These carefully crafted offerings continue to support balanced and healthy-looking complexions.
This page covers some of the most popular Clean & Clear products; for the whole Clean & Clear range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.1Overall rating based on 12.9k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Clean & Clear for oil removal, acne treatment, and deep cleansing. The most common complaints are excessive dryness and skin irritation.
Highlights
Deep cleansing and oil-controlling cleansers Mostly Mentioned
- “leaves skin feeling squeaky clean — Morning Burst Facial Cleanser”
- “Cleans deep into pores — deep action cream cleanser”
- “Removes excess oil and keeps skin fresh. — Foaming Face Wash”
Refreshing and cooling cleansers Mostly Mentioned
- “smells like a summer morning — Morning Burst Facial Cleanser”
- “Love the cooling tingle — deep action cream cleanser”
- “beads feel nice popping on skin — Morning Burst Facial Cleanser”
Affordable cleansers Often Mentioned
- “Great value for money — deep action cream cleanser”
- “great price for the amount — Morning Burst Facial Cleanser”
Skin dryness and stripping Mostly Mentioned
- “Left flaky dry patches on my chin — Persa-Gel 10”
- “left my face feeling tight — Morning Burst Facial Cleanser”
- “New formula is thinner — Dual Action Moisturizer”
Skin irritation and sensitivity Often Mentioned
- “caused a burning sensation — Morning Burst Facial Cleanser”
- “Hate the smell — Dual Action Moisturizer”
- “Too harsh for sensitive skin — deep action cream cleanser”
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Questions and answers
Is Clean & Clear good for oily skin?
Clean & Clear is good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the Clean & Clear-focused routine High for oily skin. The Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance, and reviewers mostly mention them for deep cleansing and oil-controlling properties.
Is Clean & Clear worth it?
Clean & Clear may be worth it for shoppers looking for affordable, deep cleansing and oil-controlling products, as Lovi rates the brand High for oily skin and acne-prone skin. However, reviewers frequently mention skin dryness, stripping, and irritation as possible drawbacks.
What are Clean & Clear's best products?
Clean & Clear's best products for acne-prone and oily skin include Persa-Gel 10 and Morning Burst Facial Cleanser, which Lovi rates Superior or High for those skin types. Lovi rates Persa-Gel 10 Superior for oily acne-prone and acne-prone skin, while Morning Burst Facial Cleanser rates High for oily acne-prone skin.
Which Clean & Clear moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The Dual Action Moisturizer is the best choice among the moisturizers on this page for dry skin, though Lovi rates it as Caution for dry skin. Reviewers note that dryness and stripping may occur with Clean & Clear products.
Does Clean & Clear cause breakouts?
Clean & Clear does not cause breakouts because its range features oil-controlling cleansers and acne treatments like Persa-Gel 10 that help clear up pimples. However, reviewers note that skin dryness and stripping may happen with some products, which can sometimes lead to irritation.
Is Clean & Clear fragrance-free?
Yes, the Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in Clean & Clear products?
Clean & Clear products feature active acne-fighting ingredients like benzoyl peroxide in treatments such as Persa-Gel 10. The Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
How do I build a Clean & Clear skincare routine?
To build a Clean & Clear routine for dry skin, start your morning with a cleanser like Hydrating Facial Cleanser, follow with Dual Action Moisturizer, and apply sunscreen. In the evening, use Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream, Hydrating Facial Cleanser, Essentials Deep Cleaning Astringent, Persa-Gel 10, and Dual Action Moisturizer. Once a week, add Cica Mild Powder Wash and Watermide Essential Mask to this evening routine.
Where can I buy Clean & Clear, and how much does it cost?
Clean & Clear is available to buy at stores in the United Arab Emirates. Prices on this page range from AED 36.96 to AED 102.50, with most falling between AED 36.96 and AED 102.50.
What are good alternatives to Clean & Clear?
Similar brands with pages on Lovi that are good alternatives to Clean & Clear include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates CeraVe-focused routines High for dry skin and Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Clean & Clear vs CeraVe: which is better?
Clean & Clear rates High for oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, and Average for dry skin. CeraVe routines rate higher across these skin types, offering Superior fit for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, and High fit for dry skin.
Who owns Clean & Clear, and where is it from?
Clean & Clear is an American brand founded in 1956, owned by Kimberly-Clark Corporation since 2026.
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Is Clean & Clear cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Clean & Clear as cruelty-free.
Is Clean & Clear good for dry skin?
Clean & Clear is generally not the best choice for dry skin, as the brand-focused routine rates Average and reviewers note risks of skin dryness and stripping. Lovi rates Morning Burst Facial Cleanser, Dual Action Moisturizer, deep action cream cleanser, and Essentials Deep Cleaning Astringent as Caution for dry skin, while Persa-Gel 10 and Foaming Face Wash rate Low and Average respectively. Glycerin, used in the products, helps support skin hydration.
Which Clean & Clear cleanser is best for oily skin?
The best Clean & Clear cleanser for oily skin on this page is the Morning Burst Facial Cleanser, followed by the Foaming Face Wash, which both rate Average, while the deep action cream cleanser rates Low.
Is Clean & Clear good for sensitive skin?
Clean & Clear rates High for sensitive skin, and the Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. However, reviewers often mention skin irritation and sensitivity.
Is Clean & Clear good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Clean & Clear is good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for this skin type. The Clean & Clear products on this page help clean deep and control oil, and Persa-Gel 10 is available for targeted acne care.
Is Clean & Clear good for skin with dark spots?
Clean & Clear is not the best choice for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates most of its products Low or Caution for this skin type, though Morning Burst Facial Cleanser rates High. The Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance.
Is Clean & Clear good for mature skin?
Clean & Clear rates High for mature skin with Morning Burst Facial Cleanser, while other products on the page rate lower for this skin type. Reviewers note that the cleansers help wash deep and control oil, though they may also cause skin dryness and stripping.
Research behind Clean & Clear's key ingredients
Effects of menthol and cold on histamine-induced itch and skin reactions in man
Psychophysical study of the effects of topical application of menthol in healthy volunteers
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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