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+ 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 focuses its routines on this skin type and Lovi rates the Clean & Clear-focused routine High for oily skin. The Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance, though reviewers frequently mention skin dryness and stripping from some cleansers.
Is Clean & Clear worth it?
Clean & Clear is worth it for shoppers looking for affordable, deep cleansing and oil-controlling products, especially since the Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Reviewers often mention the refreshing and cooling cleansers, though skin dryness, stripping, and irritation may occur. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for oily skin and acne-prone skin.
What are Clean & Clear's best products?
Clean & Clear's best products are Persa-Gel 10, which rates Superior for oily acne-prone and acne-prone skin, alongside Morning Burst Facial Cleanser, which rates High for oily acne-prone skin, acne-prone skin, skin with dark spots, and mature skin. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for oily acne-prone skin.
Which Clean & Clear moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The Dual Action Moisturizer is the moisturizer for dry skin on this page, and Lovi rates it Caution for dry skin. The 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 the Clean & Clear products on this page help clean the skin deeply and control excess oil. 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. Reviewers often mention that the cleansers provide a refreshing and cooling feel.
What are the key ingredients in Clean & Clear products?
Clean & Clear products on this page help care for the skin using key ingredients like benzoyl peroxide, glycerin, and menthol. Benzoyl peroxide is used to treat acne, while glycerin helps hydrate the skin.
How do I build a Clean & Clear skincare routine?
To build a Clean & Clear routine for dry skin, the morning steps include Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser, Dual Action Moisturizer, and Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen, while the evening steps use Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream, Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser, Essentials Deep Cleaning Astringent, Persa-Gel 10, and Dual Action Moisturizer. Lovi rates this Clean & Clear-focused routine Average for dry skin.
Where can I buy Clean & Clear, and how much does it cost?
Clean & Clear products on this page are available at stores in Saudi Arabia. Prices range from SAR 82.17 to SAR 303.93, with most falling between SAR 82.17 and SAR 303.93.
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?
CeraVe is better than Clean & Clear for all major skin types. Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, whereas the Clean & Clear-focused routines rate High for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, and Average 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 generally not the best choice for dry skin, as the Clean & Clear products on this page tend to cause dryness and skin stripping. Lovi rates the Clean & Clear-focused routine Average for dry skin, while alternative routines from brands like CeraVe may perform better.
Which Clean & Clear cleanser is best for oily skin?
Morning Burst Facial Cleanser is the best cleanser on this page for oily skin, rating Average along with Foaming Face Wash, while deep action cream cleanser rates Low. Reviewers mention that these cleansers help provide deep cleansing and oil control, though skin dryness and stripping may occur.
Is Clean & Clear good for sensitive skin?
Clean & Clear rates High for sensitive skin, and the Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. However, reviewers often mention skin irritation and sensitivity with these products, so users may experience dryness and stripping.
Is Clean & Clear good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Clean & Clear is good for acne-prone skin, as the brand features deep cleansing and oil-controlling cleansers alongside treatments like Persa-Gel 10. Lovi rates the Clean & Clear-focused routine High for acne-prone skin. The Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is Clean & Clear good for skin with dark spots?
Clean & Clear rates High for skin with dark spots when using Morning Burst Facial Cleanser, but Lovi rates the brand's routines on this page as Average for dry skin and High for acne-prone skin. The Clean & Clear products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is Clean & Clear good for mature skin?
Clean & Clear is not ideal for mature skin, as the brand-focused routines fit mature skin at an Average level and Lovi rates products like Persa-Gel 10 and Dual Action Moisturizer Low for this skin type. However, the Morning Burst Facial Cleanser rates High 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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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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