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 approachable range of cleansers, moisturizers, serums, exfoliants, and more, which feature carefully crafted formulas. Its products suit oily skin and oily acne-prone skin best. For specific concerns, the brand offers standout options including 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 reliable selections provide gentle, effective care for daily 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 because it offers products like Persa-Gel 10, which rates High for oily skin, and the brand fits oily skin best overall. Lovi rates the Clean & Clear-focused routine Superior for oily skin.
Is Clean & Clear worth it?
Clean & Clear is worth it for oily and acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its targeted routines Superior for those skin types. Reviewers often mention that the cleansers help wash away oil deeply and feel refreshing, though the cleansers may sometimes cause skin dryness and stripping.
What are Clean & Clear's best products?
Clean & Clear's best products are Persa-Gel 10, Morning Burst Facial Cleanser, and Dual Action Moisturizer, as they achieve the highest fit levels for the brand's core skin types. Lovi rates Persa-Gel 10 Superior for acne-prone skin, while Morning Burst Facial Cleanser and Dual Action Moisturizer rate 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 Caution for dry skin.
Does Clean & Clear cause breakouts?
Clean & Clear does not cause breakouts because its range features oil-controlling cleansers and targeted treatments like Persa-Gel 10 that help manage acne. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.
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 uses benzoyl peroxide to treat breakouts, along with glycerin to help keep skin moist and menthol to give a refreshing, cooling feel.
How do I build a Clean & Clear skincare routine?
To build a Clean & Clear routine for dry skin, follow a daily plan that includes a cleanser, a hydrating toner, the Dual Action Moisturizer, and an SPF in the morning. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, a cleanser, a serum, and the Dual Action Moisturizer. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your evening routine.
Where can I buy Clean & Clear, and how much does it cost?
Clean & Clear is available at stores in Germany. Prices on the page range from €9.92 to €9.92, with most falling between €9.92 and €9.92.
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 and CeraVe perform similarly well across most skin types, with both achieving High to Superior fit levels for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Clean & Clear-focused routines High for dry skin and Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, 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 Lovi rates most of its products at a caution level for this skin type. However, the Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance, and Lovi rates the Clean & Clear-focused routine for dry skin High.
Which Clean & Clear cleanser is best for oily skin?
Morning Burst Facial Cleanser is the best Clean & Clear cleanser for oily skin, rating Average along with Foaming Face Wash, while deep action cream cleanser rates Low.
Is Clean & Clear good for sensitive skin?
Clean & Clear may work well for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers note that the brand helps keep skin clean, though some experience irritation and sensitivity. The Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is Clean & Clear good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Clean & Clear is good for acne-prone skin because the Clean & Clear products on this page include Persa-Gel 10, which rates Superior for acne-prone skin and helps treat acne. Lovi rates the Clean & Clear-focused routine for acne-prone skin Superior.
Is Clean & Clear good for skin with dark spots?
Clean & Clear is generally not the best choice for skin with dark spots because most of its products, such as the Essentials Deep Cleaning Astringent, rate low or caution for this skin type, although the Morning Burst Facial Cleanser does rate high. Reviewers note that the cleansers help wash away oil deeply, but they may also cause skin dryness and stripping.
Is Clean & Clear good for mature skin?
Clean & Clear is not ideal for mature skin, as Lovi rates most of its products Low for this skin type. Morning Burst Facial Cleanser is an exception, rating High for mature skin.
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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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
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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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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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