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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 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+ 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 and helps keep oil under control with its deep cleansing products. Lovi rates the Clean & Clear-focused routine Superior for oily skin.

Is Clean & Clear worth it?

Clean & Clear is worth it for shoppers looking for affordable, deep-cleansing options, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for oily, acne-prone, combination, and sensitive skin. The Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance, though reviewers frequently mention skin dryness and irritation.

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 Lovi rates them High to Superior for oily and acne-prone skin types. The Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which Clean & Clear moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The Dual Action Moisturizer is the best for dry skin, though Lovi rates it as Caution for dry skin because the Clean & Clear products on this page tend to cause dryness.

Does Clean & Clear cause breakouts?

Clean & Clear is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the Clean & Clear products on this page help clear oil and blemishes. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

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 products feature key active ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide in Persa-Gel 10 to help target acne, along with glycerin for moisture. The Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

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 the brand-focused steps starting with the Hydrating Facial Cleanser and Propolis Synergy Toner, applying the Dual Action Moisturizer, and finishing with a sunscreen in the morning. In the evening, use the Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream as a pre-cleanser followed by the cleanser, Propolis + Niacinamide Glow Serum, and moisturizer. Once a week, add the Watermide Essential Mask into your evening steps after cleansing.

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

Clean & Clear is available at stores in Ireland, with prices on the page ranging from €12.34 to €12.34.

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 oily skin, acne-prone skin, combination skin, and sensitive skin, while CeraVe also rates Superior for these skin types and High for dry skin. Clean & Clear is owned by Kimberly-Clark Corporation and offers deep cleansing and oil-controlling cleansers, but reviewers frequently mention skin dryness and stripping.

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 Clean & Clear products on this page mostly rate Caution or Low for dry skin. Lovi rates the Clean & Clear-focused routine High for dry skin, but reviewers frequently mention skin dryness and stripping from these cleansers.

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 is generally good for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. However, reviewers often mention skin irritation and sensitivity, and individual products range from Average to Low fit for sensitive skin.

Is Clean & Clear good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, Clean & Clear is good for acne-prone skin because Lovi rates the Clean & Clear-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention its deep cleansing and oil-controlling cleansers, and the brand offers products like Persa-Gel 10 that rate Superior for acne-prone skin.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Is Clean & Clear good for skin with dark spots?

Clean & Clear is not the best choice for skin with dark spots, as its range is mainly designed for oily and acne-prone skin. However, Morning Burst Facial Cleanser rates High for skin with dark spots, while most other products on the page rate Low or Caution.

Is Clean & Clear good for mature skin?

Clean & Clear is not ideal for mature skin because the brand fits best for oily and combination skin. Lovi rates Morning Burst Facial Cleanser High for mature skin, but Dual Action Moisturizer and Persa-Gel 10 rate Low.

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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