# Clear Essence skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/clear-essence The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the Netherlands. Clear Essence is an American skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by Clear Essence Cosmetics USA, Inc.. [clearessence.com](https://www.clearessence.com/our-story) Clear Essence is deeply appreciated for its targeted sunscreens and delicately balanced formulas. Its products suit dry, normal, and combination skin best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Medicated Fade Crème for acne-prone skin. Daily users experience gentle, reliable care tailored to their unique dermatological needs. This page covers some of the most popular Clear Essence products; for the whole Clear Essence range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg3d9a18a59f). ### Clear Essence sunscreens #### Sunscreens - [Medicated Fade Crème](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/clear-essence/medicated-fade-creme/for/dark-spots) — High fit ## Questions and answers ### Is Clear Essence worth it? Clear Essence may be worth it for shoppers looking for specialized care, as Lovi rates Clear Essence-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, the Clear Essence products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. ### What are Clear Essence's best products? Medicated Fade Crème is a standout product, rating High for dark spots, mature, sensitive, and combination skin. Every Clear Essence product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### Which Clear Essence sunscreen is best for sensitive skin? Medicated Fade Crème is the best sunscreen on this page for sensitive skin, earning a High fit from Lovi. The Clear Essence products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. ### Does Clear Essence cause breakouts? Clear Essence is unlikely to cause breakouts for most shoppers, as the Clear Essence products on this page list no fragrance. Lovi rates the Clear Essence-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. ### Is Clear Essence fragrance-free? Yes, every product from Clear Essence on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are the key ingredients in Clear Essence products? The Clear Essence products on this page contain [hydroquinone](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/hydroquinone) for fading dark spots and sunscreen ingredients like [octinoxate](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/octinoxate) to protect against sun exposure. Additionally, stearic acid and [propylene glycol](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/propylene-glycol) help keep the skin smooth and moisturized. Every product from Clear Essence on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### How do I build a Clear Essence skincare routine? Clear Essence does not feature a single brand-focused routine on this page, but Lovi rates Clear Essence routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every Clear Essence product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are good alternatives to Clear Essence? Good alternatives to Clear Essence include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi for comparison. ### Clear Essence vs CeraVe: which is better? Clear Essence and CeraVe both fit oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin well, but Clear Essence rates a Superior fit for dry skin while CeraVe rates High. For the Clear Essence products on this page, every item lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### Who owns Clear Essence, and where is it from? Clear Essence is an American brand founded in 1989, owned by Clear Essence Cosmetics USA, Inc.. [clearessence.com](https://www.clearessence.com/our-story) ### Is Clear Essence cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Clear Essence as cruelty-free. ## Research behind Clear Essence's key ingredients - [In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24376350/) Octinoxate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013 - [Evaluation of liposomal and conventional formulations of octyl methoxycinnamate on human percutaneous absorption using the stripping method](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18841304/) Octinoxate · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2008 - [X-ray diffraction study on ordered, disordered and reconstituted intercellular lipid lamellar structure in stratum corneum](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11254216/) Stearic acid · Biophysical Chemistry, 2001 - [Facial disbiosis and UV filters](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39499337/) Octinoxate · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024 ## Similar brands - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/cerave) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/neutrogena) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/kiehl-s) - American skincare: [Dermalogica](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/dermalogica) - American skincare: [Good Molecules](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/good-molecules) - American skincare: [Clinique](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/clinique) - American skincare: [SkinCeuticals](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/skinceuticals) - American skincare: [Estée Lauder](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/estee-lauder) ## Popular brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/medicube) - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/the-ordinary) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/cosrx) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/purito) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/round-lab) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/axis-y) - Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/d-alba) - Korean skincare: [LANEIGE](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/laneige) - Korean skincare: [Haruharu Wonder](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/haruharu-wonder) - Korean skincare: [Pyunkang Yul](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/pyunkang-yul) - Korean skincare: [innisfree](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/innisfree) - French skincare: [Caudalie](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/caudalie) ## About the Lovi Fit Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes. Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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