Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Acne Cleanser

Standard size

What it is: A gentle, acne-fighting face wash that thoroughly removes excess oil, pore-clogging debris, and makeup without drying skin or causing redness.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness

Formulation: Lightweight Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid (BHA) 0.5%: Clears away pore-clogging oil, makeup, and debris.
- Arginine: Soothes sensitive skin while visibly calming redness and irritation.
- Provitamin B5 (Panthenol): Conditions, hydrates, softens, and smooths the skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It is also gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: This ultra-gentle acne cleanser works quickly to break down debris and excess oil that can clog pores and lead to breakouts. It rinses away without any residue, leaving skin feeling refreshed and balanced—never tight or uncomfortable. Use it alone or as a part of a double-cleanse routine.

Clinical Results: In an independent clinical trial using the CLEAR Regular Strength Kit:
- 96% experienced visibly smaller post-acne marks
- 80% saw clearer, smoother texture
- 80% saw healthier-looking skin overall