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 thoughtful array of cleansers, moisturizers, serums, exfoliants, and more, all driven by its reliable formulas. Its products suit sensitive skin and dry skin best. For particular concerns, shoppers often turn to the standout 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. The brand consistently delivers gentle, dependable care through these everyday solutions.
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 because Lovi rates the Clean & Clear-focused routine High for oily skin and the brand offers deep cleansing options like Persa-Gel 10, which has a Superior fit for oily acne-prone skin.
Is Clean & Clear worth it?
Clean & Clear is worth it for shoppers seeking affordable options, as the Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance and feature deep cleansing and oil-controlling formulas. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for dry skin, oily skin, and combination skin, and Superior for sensitive skin. However, reviewers note that the brand may cause skin dryness and stripping or irritation.
What are Clean & Clear's best products?
Clean & Clear's best products for treating breakouts are Persa-Gel 10, which rates Superior for oily and acne-prone skin, and Morning Burst Facial Cleanser, which rates High for oily acne-prone and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for dry, oily, and combination skin, and Superior for sensitive 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 because it may cause dryness and stripping.
Does Clean & Clear cause breakouts?
Clean & Clear does not typically cause breakouts, as the Clean & Clear products on this page help clear up acne with ingredients like benzoyl peroxide. However, reviewers note that the washes can sometimes leave skin stripped or dry.
Is Clean & Clear fragrance-free?
Yes, every one of the Clean & Clear products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in Clean & Clear products?
Clean & Clear products feature key ingredients like benzoyl peroxide in Persa-Gel 10, which helps treat acne, and glycerin, which supports skin hydration. 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 by washing with a gentle cleanser, applying a hydrating toner and Dual Action Moisturizer, and finishing with a sunscreen. In the evening, use the same cleansing, toning, and moisturizing steps alongside a serum or treatment. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your evening routine after cleansing and before your serum.
Where can I buy Clean & Clear, and how much does it cost?
Clean & Clear is available for purchase in Canadian stores. Prices range from CA$10.99 to CA$26.97, with most items falling within that price range.
What are good alternatives to Clean & Clear?
Good alternatives to Clean & Clear include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates CeraVe as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Clean & Clear vs CeraVe: which is better?
CeraVe is better than Clean & Clear for your skincare needs, as Lovi rates CeraVe-focused routines Superior compared to the High fit level for Clean & Clear-focused routines across skin types like dry, oily, sensitive, and acne-prone 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 its cleansers and treatments tend to cause dryness and stripping. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for dry skin, but individual products like the Dual Action Moisturizer or Morning Burst Facial Cleanser only reach Caution or Average levels for dry or sensitive skin types.
Which Clean & Clear cleanser is best for oily skin?
Morning Burst Facial Cleanser is the best Clean & Clear cleanser for oily skin, as Lovi rates it Average along with Foaming Face Wash, while deep action cream cleanser is rated Low.
Is Clean & Clear good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Clean & Clear is good for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers frequently note skin irritation and sensitivity as a drawback, though the Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance.
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 acne-prone skin and Morning Burst Facial Cleanser High. Reviewers note that the cleansers provide deep cleansing and oil control, although some users mention skin dryness and stripping.
Is Clean & Clear good for skin with dark spots?
Clean & Clear is generally not the best choice for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates most of its products low or average for this skin type. However, Morning Burst Facial Cleanser rates High for skin with dark spots.
Is Clean & Clear good for mature skin?
Clean & Clear is generally not the best choice for mature skin, as Lovi rates most of its products Low or Caution for this skin type, with only Morning Burst Facial Cleanser, Morning Burst Facial Scrub, and Foaming Face Wash reaching an Average fit.
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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