Clearstem GentleClean Review
Cleanser
A gentle gel cleanser that cleans without leaving skin tight, with a caveat for heavy makeup.
- Best for
- Everyday cleansing for sensitive or acne-prone skin
- Brand
- Clearstem
GentleClean is Clearstem’s daily cleanser, a vitamin-infused “barrier” formula for acne-prone and sensitive skin. The brand highlights vitamin C, PHA and niacinamide, plus plant extracts such as green tea.
The common thread in reviews is a soft gel that cleans without leaving skin tight.
What is Clearstem GentleClean?
A low-foam gel cleanser meant to hydrate as it cleans. The brand says it avoids parabens, synthetic dyes and fragrance, and sulfates such as SLS.
How Clearstem GentleClean performs
After a week, The Art Kit reviewer found it cleanses effectively without stripping. Organic Beauty Lover described a gentle, refreshing gel, but noted that it needs a makeup remover first for heavier makeup, though it works alone on bare-faced days. Umbel Organics found it removed makeup without tightness.
The main trade-off is price. Several testers describe the range as premium, so a gentle cleanser that you rinse off is a place where some readers will prefer a cheaper option.
Who is Clearstem GentleClean for?
Choose it if your skin gets tight or irritated from stronger washes, or if you want a gentle everyday cleanser in an acne-safe routine. If you wear a lot of waterproof makeup, pair it with a separate remover.
This is general information, not medical advice. If you have a skin condition, ask a dermatologist.
More from the Clearstem range
Clearstem GentleClean pros and cons
What we like
- Soft gel that refreshes without stripping, per reviewers
- Skin does not feel tight afterwards
- Formulated without parabens, synthetic dyes and fragrance and without SLS, per the brand
- Suitable for daily use
- Aimed at acne-prone and sensitive skin
What to know
- One reviewer says it needs a makeup remover first for heavier makeup
- No scrubbing action, so it is a gentle clean rather than a deep one
- Premium price for a cleanser, per several reviewers
Clearstem GentleClean alternatives
- Clearstem VitaminScrub a more polishing cleanser for a few nights a week.
- A simple fragrance-free gel cleanser a cheaper option if you only need a basic wash.
What reviewers say about Clearstem GentleClean
Our summary of what other publications reported. Follow the links for their full reviews.
- Organic Beauty Lover called it a soft gel that refreshes without stripping, but said it needs a makeup remover first for heavier makeup.
- The Art Kit found it cleanses without leaving skin tight or stripped after a week.
- Umbel Organics said the face wash removes makeup without tightness.
Clearstem GentleClean FAQ
Is Clearstem GentleClean worth it?
Our editorial rating is 4.2/5. A gentle gel cleanser that cleans without leaving skin tight, with a caveat for heavy makeup.
What is in GentleClean?
The brand highlights vitamin C, PHA and niacinamide, along with plant ingredients such as sea buckthorn, magnesium PCA and green tea.
Does it remove makeup?
Reviewers disagree a little. Some say it removes makeup easily, while one found it needs a makeup remover first for heavy or waterproof makeup.
Is it fragrance-free?
The brand says its formulas avoid synthetic fragrance. Check the ingredient list if you are sensitive.
Can I use it every day?
Reviewers describe it as gentle enough for daily use.
Our verdict on Clearstem GentleClean
A gentle gel cleanser that cleans without leaving skin tight, with a caveat for heavy makeup.
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