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 loved for its approachable selection of cleansers, moisturizers, serums, exfoliants, and more, all driven by thoughtful formulas. Its products suit dry skin and sensitive skin best, offering gentle care for delicate complexions. The standout products for particular concerns 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. Through these carefully crafted remedies, the brand brings steady balance and clear comfort to everyday routines.
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?
Yes, Clean & Clear is good for oily skin. Lovi rates the Clean & Clear-focused routine Superior for oily skin, and the brand offers deep cleaning and oil-controlling cleansers. Reviewers note that these cleansers are refreshing and cooling, though the products may sometimes cause skin dryness and stripping.
Is Clean & Clear worth it?
Clean & Clear is worth it for shoppers looking for affordable deep-cleansing products, as Lovi rates the brand's focused routines Superior for oily and dry skin. The Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance, though reviewers frequently note that some cleansers may cause dryness and stripping.
What are Clean & Clear's best products?
Clean & Clear's best products are Persa-Gel 10 and Morning Burst Facial Cleanser, which Lovi rates Superior and High for oily acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Clean & Clear-focused routines for dry, oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin as Superior.
Which Clean & Clear moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Dual Action Moisturizer is the moisturizer on this page for dry skin, where Lovi rates it Caution for dry skin. The Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Does Clean & Clear cause breakouts?
Clean & Clear is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the Clean & Clear products on this page help clear up acne with ingredients like benzoyl peroxide. Lovi rates Persa-Gel 10 Superior for acne-prone skin.
Is Clean & Clear fragrance-free?
Yes, every product among the Clean & Clear products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in Clean & Clear products?
Clean & Clear uses key ingredients like benzoyl peroxide for treating breakouts and glycerin for keeping skin hydrated. 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 gentle cleanser, a calming toner, a rich moisturizer, and sunscreen. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser followed by a cleanser, Persa-Gel 10 as your treatment, and the same moisturizer. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your evening steps before applying the treatment and moisturizer.
Where can I buy Clean & Clear, and how much does it cost?
Clean & Clear can be bought on Amazon US. The prices on the page range from $5.43 to $7.59.
What are good alternatives to Clean & Clear?
CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica are good alternatives to Clean & Clear.
Clean & Clear vs CeraVe: which is better?
Clean & Clear rates Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin, while CeraVe also rates Superior for these same skin types.
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 not the best choice for dry skin, as the brand's products on this page tend to cause dryness and stripping. However, Lovi rates the Clean & Clear-focused routine Superior for dry skin.
Which Clean & Clear cleanser is best for oily skin?
Morning Burst Facial Cleanser is the best Clean & Clear cleanser for oily skin with an Average fit, followed by Foaming Face Wash with an Average fit and deep action cream cleanser with a Low fit.
Is Clean & Clear good for sensitive skin?
Clean & Clear rates Superior 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 Persa-Gel 10 Superior for this skin type and the brand-focused routine Superior. Topical benzoyl peroxide helps treat acne.
Is Clean & Clear good for skin with dark spots?
Clean & Clear offers a range with mixed results for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates Morning Burst Facial Cleanser High but other items like deep action cream cleanser and Persa-Gel 10 Low. The Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is Clean & Clear good for mature skin?
Clean & Clear is not generally recommended for mature skin, as Lovi rates most of its individual products Low or Average for this skin type. However, the Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance, which helps reduce the risk of irritation for sensitive skin types.
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, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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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
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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