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 beloved for its thoughtful array of cleansers, moisturizers, serums, exfoliants, and more, all driven by its reliable formulas. Its products suit oily skin and acne-prone skin best, thanks to their targeted composition. Among the standout items for specific concerns, the Persa-Gel 10 addresses acne-prone skin, the Morning Burst Facial Cleanser treats skin with dark spots, and the Foaming Face Wash cares for mature skin.
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 the brand-focused routine rates Superior for oily skin and reviewers frequently mention its deep cleansing and oil-controlling cleansers. Lovi rates Persa-Gel 10 High for oily skin. The Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is Clean & Clear worth it?
Clean & Clear may be worth it for shoppers looking for affordable, deep cleansing and oil-controlling cleansers, though reviewers note that some products can cause skin dryness or irritation. Lovi rates the Clean & Clear-focused routines High for dry skin and Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, all of the Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
What are Clean & Clear's best products?
Clean & Clear's best products are Persa-Gel 10, Morning Burst Facial Cleanser, and Dual Action Moisturizer, which all fit oily acne-prone skin best. Lovi rates Persa-Gel 10 Superior for oily acne-prone skin, while Morning Burst Facial Cleanser and Dual Action Moisturizer both rate High for that skin type.
Which Clean & Clear moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The Clean & Clear moisturizer for dry skin is Dual Action Moisturizer, though Lovi rates it Caution for dry skin.
Does Clean & Clear cause breakouts?
Clean & Clear does not typically cause breakouts, as the Clean & Clear products on this page help manage acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin with High to Superior fit ratings. Benzoyl peroxide helps treat acne, though some reviewers mention skin dryness and stripping.
Is Clean & Clear fragrance-free?
Yes, the Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Reviewers often mention that the cleansers leave the skin feeling fresh and cool.
What are the key ingredients in Clean & Clear products?
How do I build a Clean & Clear skincare routine?
To build a Clean & Clear routine for dry skin, follow the brand-focused steps that include using cleansers, the Dual Action Moisturizer, and other hydrating products as recommended in their daily guide. Lovi rates the Clean & Clear-focused routine for dry skin as High. The Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance.
Where can I buy Clean & Clear, and how much does it cost?
Clean & Clear products on this page are sold at stores in the Netherlands. The prices range from €13.84 to €13.84, with most falling between €13.84 and €13.84.
What are good alternatives to Clean & Clear?
Good alternatives to Clean & Clear include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These similar brands also have dedicated product pages on Lovi.
Clean & Clear vs CeraVe: which is better?
Clean & Clear rates Superior for acne-prone, oily, and combination skin, matching CeraVe for those types, while CeraVe routines rate High for dry skin compared to High for Clean & Clear.
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 its products often cause dryness and stripping. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for dry skin, but individual products like Morning Burst Facial Cleanser and Dual Action Moisturizer only reach Caution fit levels.
Which Clean & Clear cleanser is best for oily skin?
Morning Burst Facial Cleanser is the best Clean & Clear cleanser for oily skin with an Average fit, followed by Foaming Face Wash with an Average fit, and deep action cream cleanser with a Low fit.
Is Clean & Clear good for sensitive skin?
Clean & Clear is generally not the best choice for sensitive skin, as reviewers frequently mention skin irritation and sensitivity with its cleansers. However, Lovi rates the Clean & Clear-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin, and the Clean & Clear products on this page list no added fragrance.
Is Clean & Clear good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Clean & Clear is good for acne-prone skin because the brand-focused routines rate Superior for this skin type. Lovi rates Persa-Gel 10 Superior for acne-prone skin, and topical benzoyl peroxide helps treat acne.
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 for this concern. However, Morning Burst Facial Cleanser is an exception, rating 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 from Caution to Low for this skin type, with Morning Burst Facial Cleanser being an exception at High. Reviewers note that these products can cause skin dryness and stripping, which may not suit mature skin well.
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
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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