Key ingredients
4.5/5
Salicylic acid is the main active in this foaming cleanser.
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CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser
$28.00
Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser is the salicylic gel wash for acne routines that want a foam rinse without drugstore guesswork.
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The Edyt Score
4.5 / 5.0
Targets
4.2/5
This foaming cleanser is a BHA.
Formula standards
4.5/5
The formula is a BHA.
The verdict
Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser is the salicylic gel wash for acne routines that want a foam rinse without drugstore guesswork.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (CeraVe, La Roche-Posay, Cetaphil, Vanicream, EltaMD, and The Ordinary) — best for, format, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Clogged pores | Oily / combo skin | Sensitive oily skin | Acne-prone oily skin | Reactive skin | Post-procedure friendly | Budget gentle foam |
| Format | Gel cleanser | Gel foam | Light foam | Cream-to-foam | Light gel | Enzyme foam | Glucoside foam |
| Skin fit | Oily / acne-prone | Normal to oily | Oily / sensitive | Oily / acne-prone | Sensitive / eczema-prone | Normal to oily | Normal / combo |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Notes | BHA · Acne | Ceramides · Drugstore | Toleriane · Fragrance-free | BHA · Acne | Fragrance-free · Minimal | Enzyme · Derm brand | Budget · Mild |
| $ / size | $28.00 | $16.97 | $19.97 | $11.86 | $5.79 | $35.00 | $12.50 |
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FAQ
Who is CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser best for?
Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser is the salicylic gel wash for acne routines that want a foam rinse without drugstore guesswork.
How did Edyt Beauty score this foaming cleanser?
Edyt Beauty rates CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser 4.5 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from CeraVe, La Roche-Posay, Cetaphil, Vanicream, EltaMD, and The Ordinary. For more from the same brand, see More from Paula's Choice below.
Where can I buy it?
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