Clean & Clear

Clean & Clear was founded in 1956 by Revlon, acquired by Johnson & Johnson in 1991, and is now owned by Kenvue. It has been a mass-market drugstore staple for nearly seven decades, though it is not a dermatologist-developed brand and relies more on consumer trust than clinical research backing.

6 products reviewed

69/100 Score

Clean & Clear Essentials Foaming Facial Cleanser 8 fl oz bottle with flip-top cap

Budget Basics Done Right

Clean & Clear cleanser

Essentials Foaming Facial Cleanser

A quietly reformed drugstore veteran that ditched its harsh past for a genuinely gentle, no-frills foaming cleanser. It won't dazzle ingredient enthusiasts, but for oily and combination skin on a tight budget, it delivers a clean slate — literally — without the irritation tax its predecessors charged.

oilycombination Fragrance Free

Clean & Clear moisturizer

Oil-Free Dual Action Moisturizer

A no-frills budget moisturizer that delivers the bare minimum of acne treatment and hydration in a single, inexpensive step. It will not impress ingredient enthusiasts, but for oily-skinned teens and adults who want a simple, affordable daily moisturizer that also keeps mild breakouts in check, it quietly gets the job done.

oilycombination Fragrance Free

Budget Blackhead Fighter

Clean & Clear exfoliant

Blackhead Eraser Facial Scrub

An honest, no-frills drugstore scrub that delivers decent surface exfoliation and acne-fighting salicylic acid for under $8. Don't expect miracles on deep blackheads, but as a maintenance tool for oily, congestion-prone skin, it gets the basics right at a price that doesn't sting.

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Discontinued Budget Acne Fighter

Clean & Clear cleanser

Continuous Control Acne Cleanser 10% Benzoyl Peroxide

A blunt instrument that works — 10% benzoyl peroxide delivers undeniable antibacterial power at a rock-bottom price, but the formulation's menthol, fragrance, and maximum-concentration approach cause more collateral drying than modern alternatives. Now discontinued, which limits its practical relevance.

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Budget Morning Pick-Me-Up

Clean & Clear cleanser

Morning Burst Facial Cleanser

A sensory-first cleanser that prioritizes the morning ritual experience over ingredient sophistication. The vitamin C and salicylic acid are more supporting cast than headliners, but at $5.39, the refreshing wake-up factor and decent oil control make it a perfectly acceptable budget option for oily skin.

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Drugstore Acne Staple

Clean & Clear treatment

Advantage Acne Spot Treatment

A no-frills drugstore spot treatment that does what salicylic acid in an alcohol base has always done — dissolve surface pimples fast while drying out everything in its path. Effective for oily skin with mild breakouts, but the alcohol-heavy approach feels increasingly dated when gentler alternatives exist.

oilycombination Fragrance Free

★★★★★

4.2 (5,500)

$8.19