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What is the best cleanser for acne-prone skin?
If you have acne-prone skin, we recommend CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser. Its lightweight gel texture and the inclusion of salicylic acid gently erase blemish-causing oil and debris.
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Are salicylic acid cleansers effective?
Although salicylic acid is most effective in leave-on products where it has more time to work on skin, it offers soothing and hydrating benefits in well-formulated cleansers. To get the most benefit from using salicylic acid, we recommend following this cleanser with one of our exfoliants for acne.
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How much salicylic acid is in Paula’s Choice CLEAR cleanser?
Paula’s Choice CLEAR cleanser contains 0.5% salicylic acid, which is just enough to soothe sensitized skin and visibly reduce redness during the cleansing process.
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Is Paula’s Choice CLEAR Cleanser good for dry skin?
Yes, CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser is suitable for dry, acne-prone skin. Its silky, non-irritating formula leaves skin feeling soft and soothed, not stripped, tight or dry.
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Does Paula’s Choice CLEAR Cleanser work on sensitive skin?
Yes, CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser is fragrance-free and contains an array of soothing ingredients such as arginine, panthenol and salicylic acid.
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Is the CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser good for combination skin?
Yes, CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser is suitable for all skin types prone to breakouts. Those with combination skin find the lightweight gel texture suits their needs well.
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How do I know which Paula’s Choice Cleanser I should use?
Learn more about which Paula’s Choice cleanser is best for you based on your skin type.
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Is the CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser oil free?
No, CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser is not oil free. One of its cleansing agents is form of hydrogenated castor oil that helps it rinse cleanly from skin, whisking away oil, dirt and debris in the process.
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How well does Paula’s Choice CLEAR Cleanser remove makeup?
This cleanser removes most types of makeup easily. To remove stubborn or water-resistant makeup, you may want to repeat use (otherwise known as double cleansing) or use with a washcloth.
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Is this cleanser gentle?
Yes, Paula’s Choice CLEAR Cleanser is exceptionally gentle due to its irritant-free formula and the gentle, non-drying cleansing agents it contains.
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Does this cleanser leave skin feeling refreshed?
Yes, CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser rinses cleanly from skin without residue, leaving it feeling refreshed.
Are salicylic acid cleansers effective? Although salicylic acid is most effective in leave-on products where it has more time to work on skin, it offers soothing and hydrating benefits in well-formulated cleansers. To get the most benefit from using salicylic acid, we recommend following this cleanser with one of our exfoliants for acne.
How much salicylic acid is in Paula’s Choice CLEAR cleanser? Paula’s Choice CLEAR cleanser contains 0.5% salicylic acid, which is just enough to soothe sensitized skin and visibly reduce redness during the cleansing process.
Is Paula’s Choice CLEAR Cleanser good for dry skin? Yes, CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser is suitable for dry, acne-prone skin. Its silky, non-irritating formula leaves skin feeling soft and soothed, not stripped, tight or dry.
Does Paula’s Choice CLEAR Cleanser work on sensitive skin? Yes, CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser is fragrance-free and contains an array of soothing ingredients such as arginine, panthenol and salicylic acid.
Is the CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser good for combination skin? Yes, CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser is suitable for all skin types prone to breakouts. Those with combination skin find the lightweight gel texture suits their needs well.
How do I know which Paula’s Choice Cleanser I should use? Learn more about which Paula’s Choice cleanser is best for you based on your skin type.
Is the CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser oil free? No, CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser is not oil free. One of its cleansing agents is form of hydrogenated castor oil that helps it rinse cleanly from skin, whisking away oil, dirt and debris in the process.
How well does Paula’s Choice CLEAR Cleanser remove makeup? This cleanser removes most types of makeup easily. To remove stubborn or water-resistant makeup, you may want to repeat use (otherwise known as double cleansing) or use with a washcloth.
Is this cleanser gentle? Yes, Paula’s Choice CLEAR Cleanser is exceptionally gentle due to its irritant-free formula and the gentle, non-drying cleansing agents it contains.
Does this cleanser leave skin feeling refreshed? Yes, CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser rinses cleanly from skin without residue, leaving it feeling refreshed.
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Great cleanser!
Been using this for 3 months now, feels clean but not drying, love it!

Good cleanser
Received the 30 ml bottle as part of Glow Babies Set otherwise I use another PC cleanser meant for dry skin. Though this cleanser for oily skin removes excess oil, it doesn't leave my skin feeling dry or tight after use. It lathers well and rinses off easily, and my skin feels refreshed after cleansing.