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?
Clean & Clear is good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers mostly mention that the cleansers provide deep cleansing and oil control, although some users note a risk of skin dryness and stripping.
Is Clean & Clear worth it?
Clean & Clear is worth it for oily and acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates the brand routines Superior. Reviewers note that the cleansers help control oil and refresh the skin, though some users report skin dryness and stripping.
What are Clean & Clear's best products?
Clean & Clear's best products are Persa-Gel 10 for acne-prone skin and Morning Burst Facial Cleanser for oily skin and dark spots, where Lovi rates their fit as Superior and High. Reviewers mostly mention these cleansers for deep cleansing and oil control.
Which Clean & Clear moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The Dual Action Moisturizer is the only moisturizer on the page and Lovi rates it Caution for dry skin. Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Does Clean & Clear cause breakouts?
Clean & Clear is unlikely to cause breakouts because its range features deep cleansing and oil-controlling cleansers that help manage acne-prone skin. Lovi rates Persa-Gel 10 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 products feature key active ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide in Persa-Gel 10 to help treat acne, alongside glycerin and menthol for moisture and a refreshing feel. 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, follow the brand-focused steps that begin with a cleanser and a hydrating toner in the morning, followed by the Dual Action Moisturizer. In the evening, apply a pre-cleanser, cleanser, serum or treatment, and finish with the Dual Action Moisturizer. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into this routine after cleansing and before your serum.
Where can I buy Clean & Clear, and how much does it cost?
Clean & Clear products are available from stores in France. Prices range from €11.99 to €11.99.
What are good alternatives to Clean & Clear?
Good alternatives to Clean & Clear with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica.
Clean & Clear vs CeraVe: which is better?
Clean & Clear rates Superior for acne-prone and oily skin, while CeraVe also rates Superior for these skin types. Clean & Clear rates Superior for sensitive skin, compared to High for CeraVe, and both brands rate High 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 not the best choice for dry skin, as its products mostly target oily and acne-prone types and reviewers frequently mention skin dryness and stripping. Lovi rates the Clean & Clear-focused routine High for dry skin, though.
Which Clean & Clear cleanser is best for oily skin?
For oily skin, the best Clean & Clear cleanser on this page is Morning Burst Facial Cleanser, followed by Foaming Face Wash, while deep action cream cleanser is less suited.
Is Clean & Clear good for sensitive skin?
Clean & Clear rates High for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention skin irritation and sensitivity, though the Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is Clean & Clear good for acne-prone skin?
Clean & Clear is well-suited for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention its deep cleansing and oil-controlling benefits, though the cleansers may sometimes lead to 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 because Lovi rates most of its products low or average for this concern, though Morning Burst Facial Cleanser rates High. Reviewers also mention that these cleansers may cause skin dryness and stripping.
Is Clean & Clear good for mature skin?
Clean & Clear is generally not recommended for mature skin, as Lovi rates most of its products low or with caution for this skin type. Reviewers frequently note that the cleansers can cause skin dryness and stripping, which is less ideal 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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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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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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