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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+ reviews

Reviewers 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 Superior for oily skin. Reviewers mostly mention that the cleansers provide deep cleansing and oil control. The Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Is Clean & Clear worth it?

Clean & Clear is worth it for shoppers looking for affordable, deep-cleansing, and oil-controlling products that suit oily and combination skin. Reviewers often mention the refreshing and cooling cleansers, though some users note skin dryness and irritation. Lovi rates the Clean & Clear-focused routines High for dry skin and Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What are Clean & Clear's best products?

Clean & Clear's best products are Persa-Gel 10, Morning Burst Facial Cleanser, and Morning Burst Facial Scrub, as Lovi rates them High or Superior for the brand's primary skin types. Persa-Gel 10 helps treat acne using benzoyl peroxide.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Which Clean & Clear moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The Dual Action Moisturizer is the best Clean & Clear moisturizer for dry skin, though Lovi rates it at a caution fit level for dry skin. The clean and clear products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Does Clean & Clear cause breakouts?

Clean & Clear is unlikely to cause breakouts because the Clean & Clear products on this page help treat acne and control excess oil. Ingredients like benzoyl peroxide help clear acne, though reviewers note that some products may cause skin dryness or irritation.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

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 on this page rely on active ingredients like benzoyl peroxide in Persa-Gel 10 to help treat acne. Reviewers frequently mention that the cleansers provide deep oil control and a refreshing cooling sensation, though some users report experiencing skin dryness or stripping.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

How do I build a Clean & Clear skincare routine?

To build a Clean & Clear routine for dry skin, follow a structured regimen featuring a hydrating cleanser, advanced replenishing toner, and dual action moisturizer morning and night. For instance, the evening routine incorporates a pre-cleanser, hydrating cleanser, Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule, and dual action moisturizer, while a weekly routine adds a rice probiotics overnight mask.

Where can I buy Clean & Clear, and how much does it cost?

Clean & Clear is sold in stores in Spain featured on this page, with prices ranging from €9.92 to €9.92, and most falling between those amounts.

What are good alternatives to Clean & Clear?

CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica are good alternatives to Clean & Clear. Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routine High for dry skin and Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Clean & Clear vs CeraVe: which is better?

Clean & Clear rates Superior for oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, and High for dry skin, while CeraVe also rates Superior for oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, and High for dry skin. Reviewers note that Clean & Clear offers deep cleansing and refreshing products, though some users report skin dryness and irritation.

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 and Clear is generally not the best choice for dry skin, as Lovi rates most of its products as Caution for this skin type. Reviewers also frequently mention skin dryness and stripping as a drawback of the brand's cleansers. However, Lovi rates the Clean and Clear-focused routine High 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, followed by Foaming Face Wash, while deep action cream cleanser is less suitable. Lovi rates Morning Burst Facial Cleanser and Foaming Face Wash Average for oily skin, and deep action cream cleanser Low.

Is Clean & Clear good for sensitive skin?

Clean & Clear rates Average for sensitive skin with its individual cleansers and scrubs, though reviewers often mention skin irritation and sensitivity. Lovi rates the Clean & Clear-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin.

Is Clean & Clear good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, Clean & Clear is good for acne-prone skin, and Lovi rates the Clean & Clear-focused routine Superior for this skin type. The range helps control oil and deeply cleans the skin, though reviewers note that stripping and dryness may occur.

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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 Average for this concern. Reviewers often mention skin dryness and stripping from these cleansers, which may irritate sensitive skin.

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 with caution for this skin type, except for the Morning Burst Facial Cleanser which rates High. Reviewers note that these products can cause skin dryness and stripping, which may not suit aging skin.

Research behind Clean & Clear's key ingredients

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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