Key ingredients
4.5/5
CLEAR Pore Normalizing is a salicylic acid facial cleanser. A BHA wash for congestion, not a leave-on liquid.
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CLEAR Pore Normalizing Acne Facial Cleanser
$28.00
Paula’s Choice Clear cleanser is for people who want a more clinical BHA wash without a harsh squeak. Pairs well with their leave-on BHA on alternate nights.
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The Edyt Score
4.6 / 5.0
Targets
4.6/5
For a face that clogs and breaks out. Skip a benzoyl peroxide wash if this BHA cleanse is what you want.
Formula standards
4.6/5
A gel wash that should not squeak. It can still dry you if you linger, so follow with moisturizer.
The verdict
A strong everyday BHA cleanser. Keep leave-on acids for another step if skin allows.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (CeraVe, Neutrogena, La Roche-Posay, Clean & Clear, PanOxyl, and Youth To The People) — best for, key actives, type, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | BHA acne cleanser | CeraVe’s SA cleanser is the default | Neutrogena’s oil-free acne wash is | Pharmacy salicylic acid cleanser | Budget salicylic acid cleanser | PanOxyl isn’t SA | Gel cleanser |
| Key actives | Salicylic acid | SA · Ceramides | Salicylic acid | Salicylic acid | Salicylic acid | Benzoyl peroxide | Antioxidants · Aloe |
| Type | Salicylic acid cleanser | Salicylic acid cleanser | Salicylic acid cleanser | Salicylic acid cleanser | Salicylic acid cleanser | Salicylic acid cleanser | Salicylic acid cleanser |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.6 · Clear pore BHA wash | 4.6 · fragrance-free | 4.3 · budget salicylic acid | 4.5 · pharmacy salicylic acid | 4.2 · budget salicylic acid | 4.5 · BP wash salicylic acid | 4.5 · gel cleanser |
| Notes | Clinical · Congestion focus · Premium drugstore | Fragrance-free · Drugstore · Barrier-aware | Budget · Foamy · Scented | Pharmacy · Sensitive-oily · Fragrance-conscious | Budget · Foamy · Youth-focused | BP wash · Foaming · Spot-clearing | Gel cleanser · Antioxidant · Gentle |
| $ / size | $28.00 | $15.97 | $9.97 | $14.99 | $9.66 | $10.12 | $39.00 |
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FAQ
Who is CLEAR Pore Normalizing Acne Facial Cleanser best for?
Paula’s Choice Clear cleanser is for people who want a more clinical BHA wash without a harsh squeak. Pairs well with their leave-on BHA on alternate nights.
How did Edyt score this salicylic acid cleanser?
Edyt rates CLEAR Pore Normalizing Acne Facial Cleanser 4.6 out of 5 based on formula fit for at-home nail looks — who it is built for and how it performs in paint or press kits — not star averages or paid placement.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks CLEAR Pore Normalizing Acne Facial Cleanser against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from CeraVe, Neutrogena, La Roche-Posay, Clean & Clear, PanOxyl, and Youth To The People. For more from the same brand, see More from Paula's Choice below.
Where can I buy it?
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