Product Reviews Rated 4.56 out of 5 stars
57 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Amazing Product I am 59 years young. I have had two major bouts with severe acne in my adult life where I required Accutane. I have struggled to find a really great cleanser for my skin to alleviate the breakouts and really take away the blackheads which lead to breakouts. I am still under the care of a derm but treatment has not been perfect. I tried this product with much doubt. Boy was I wrong!! This takes awake the blackheads (I following cleansing with the Clinique Clarifying lotion) and makes my skin so much clearer and youthful looking. I get impacted blackheads that are awful and the Covid masks make it worse (despite changing everyday), but this cleanser takes care of everything. I have been using it twice a day, but will caution that you may have to go to one of the other Clinique cleansers as twice a day may be a bit harsh for sensitive skin. I used Clinique in college and moved away from it for some reason. Glad I am back.
Most Helpful Critical Review I wanted to love this Bring back the old Pep-start exfoliating cleanser PLEASE! I was so sad when it was discontinued but I was directed to this new "improved" version of it and I had high hopes. However, this scrub is rough on the face, gritty and scratches my fragile facial skin. It's not a jelly either. Does it clean my face? Yes. Is it terrible? No. But it is nothing like the old Pep-start cleanser whose beads were round and gentle on the face. This new stuff is so harsh on my skin. I used the Pep-start every morning and sometimes evenings too. I can only use the new cleanser every few days because it is too rough on my skin. It also has cheaper packaging. The plastic is brittle and mine arrived with a broken lid. (Kudos to Clinique for quickly resending me one that wasn't broken--I travel a lot so I need my lids to be intact. But even the new one feels like it could break at any moment) Anyway, my final thoughts are: it's okay but Pep-start was phenomenal. Bring it back!
Reviewed by 57 customers Smooth skin every day 5
Kmn68 from Texas
I used the 7 day scrub cream going back so many years that I remember when it came in a little tub and was called 7th day scrub cream. I feel like this new product is better. It is easier to spread on my face and the little beads don't wash away so fast that they aren't useful. I'm post menopausal and my skin is more delicate than it used to be but I find using this every morning or every other morning works well for me. Now that the hormones are gone, I need a little extra help getting the dullness gone.
What a difference! 5
artimake from WV
I'm so happy I tried this from the even better holiday kit! I'm very picky about face cleansers because they either cause break outs or dry out my skin. This feels great on my face and doesn't leave it dry at all! It actually feels moisturizing, and not in a greasy way, like some products that feel like they never wash off. I like that I can feel the exfoliation from the beads too; some cleansers barely have enough exfoliating material and I don't feel anything at all. Extra scratchy for me, please! Get those dead skin cells off! This has replaced my Mario Badescu exfoliating scrub that I've used for years.
Gentle exfoliator 5
Ann from MA
I use it as a weekly exfoliating deep cleanser. It feels pretty gentle on the skin, so I guess people with non sensitive skins could use it a little more often than I do. Great cleanser!
It's okay 3
LoveToRunSoCal from Los Angeles
I got a travel size of this with the even better holiday set and it works fine. I wash my face with the liquid face soap and used the pep start exfoliating wash about twice a week. This takes a bit of getting used to, and the beads are a bit harsher but it works fine. I have a few more tubes of the pep start, and I'll use these if it came in a set or a GWP but would I buy this? Nope. I have a facial scrub from another brand that works better than this. Clinique has been "improving" and replacing a lot of my long time favorites and it's making me slowly convert to other brands. Superdefense. Moisture Surge Intense. Smart serum. it's just the even better line, liquid soap and clarifying toner left. Sigh.
To die for! 5
Steen from Arizona
I can't say this enough!! But I love this stuff!! I am on my second little bottle, it only come in two sizes. Once I am done with this second one I will be buying the larger one! This product really gets the job done! I even use it everyday and I haven't had a problem and I have sensitive skin.
Amazing Product 5
Kim 928 from Illinois
I am 59 years young. I have had two major bouts with severe acne in my adult life where I required Accutane. I have struggled to find a really great cleanser for my skin to alleviate the breakouts and really take away the blackheads which lead to breakouts. I am still under the care of a derm but treatment has not been perfect. I tried this product with much doubt. Boy was I wrong!! This takes awake the blackheads (I following cleansing with the Clinique Clarifying lotion) and makes my skin so much clearer and youthful looking. I get impacted blackheads that are awful and the Covid masks make it worse (despite changing everyday), but this cleanser takes care of everything. I have been using it twice a day, but will caution that you may have to go to one of the other Clinique cleansers as twice a day may be a bit harsh for sensitive skin. I used Clinique in college and moved away from it for some reason. Glad I am back.
Love this !! 5
LMM from Florida
This is a great cleaner and just enough exfoliating. Leaves your skin clean and sheen.
Exlelent 5
Mari2809 from Georgia
I like it very much, it cleans perfectly.
bring back pepstart 2
Keisha p from Sartell, MN
Bring back Pepstart 2 in 1exfoliating cleanser! I've tried this new cleanser since Pepstart was discontinued... this stuffnext stuff is making me break out worse than I did when I was a teenager.
Gentle! 5
TChen from Hawaii
Love how gentle this cleansing scrub is
Skin feels clean and smooth 4
Jessica from Saint Louis, MO
This product helps my active, athletic skin feel clean and smooth. I much prefer it to the 7 Day Scrub which always seems to leave a residue. It is gentle enough for my sensitive skin. I do feel like the Pep Start Scrub was better, however, it contained micro plastics and I greatly appreciate that Clinique is moving towards environmentally friendly products like this one.
Not for dry skins 5
Kshusia from Colorado
This cleanser is a light clear gel/ jelly with exfoliating beads. It works well removing oil, dirt, skin care products and SPFs. However, it's misleading since the product is being marketed as for all skin types, and it will be definitely too drying for drier skin types. I would definitely recommend it for oilier skin since I like it better than All about clean cleanser in a pink packaging.
Would buy this again 5
Jo from Greenwood
I've been searching for a mild exfoliating cleanser and found the perfect one. Not only does it clean my pores, it leaves my skin so soft I hardly need a moisturizer
Too rough on my skin 2
Ally from Louisiana
I really wanted to like this, but I didn't. It does make my skin feel soft, but I have rosacea and I turned bright red after using this. It was way too rough on my sensitive skin. Unfortunately, I will not be repurchasing.
Cleans and Smooths Skin 5
jdinroch from Rochester NY
Just bought this and have used several times. This is a great addition to the cleansers! I also use 7 day scrub, but on alternate days. This really has smoothed out some bumps on my skin!
Makes my skin feel soft and clean! 5
CJ Mke from Milwaukee WI
I originally got this in a set with something else I purchased and fell in love with the way it makes my skin feel, so I ended up buying two full-size bottles. Some exfoliators I've used before are too harsh on the skin, but I love this jelly. It's perfect. Doesn't make me feel like it leaves an after-residue. After I rinse it off, my skin feels refreshed and soft. Love this and will continue to refill my supply for as long as Clinique makes it!
AWESOME PRODUCT 5
LADYBUG from Tampa,FL
I love this product. It's a perfect combination of cleaning and exfoliating in one.
Helps hormonal acne disappear! 5
Anna from Perrysburg, Ohio
I love this scrub. I don't understand the other reviewers saying it's too harsh on the skin. It's a scrub, gently exfoliate the skin accordingly. This has worked wonders on my hormonal acne. Even the redness dissipates. Make sure you use it twice a day as directed. Thank you Clinique.
Skin Looks and Feels Great 5
LonestarGal from Texa
I had tried everything to smooth the dull, dead skin on my face. From the first use, this made my skin so soft and smooth. I continue to use twice a day and after 2 weeks, my skin is looking and feeling so much better. Thank you, Clinique!
Make my skin glow and clean 5
Maryna from Ukraine
Wow! Cleans pores well. There are no unpleasant sensations on the skin when applied. Non-traumatic, light, but effective.
I wanted to love this 2
DylansMama from San Diego
Bring back the old Pep-start exfoliating cleanser PLEASE! I was so sad when it was discontinued but I was directed to this new "improved" version of it and I had high hopes. However, this scrub is rough on the face, gritty and scratches my fragile facial skin. It's not a jelly either. Does it clean my face? Yes. Is it terrible? No. But it is nothing like the old Pep-start cleanser whose beads were round and gentle on the face. This new stuff is so harsh on my skin. I used the Pep-start every morning and sometimes evenings too. I can only use the new cleanser every few days because it is too rough on my skin. It also has cheaper packaging. The plastic is brittle and mine arrived with a broken lid. (Kudos to Clinique for quickly resending me one that wasn't broken--I travel a lot so I need my lids to be intact. But even the new one feels like it could break at any moment) Anyway, my final thoughts are: it's okay but Pep-start was phenomenal. Bring it back!
My skin looks so healthy! 5
Lissy from Texas
I love All About Clean 2-in-1 Cleansing & Exfoliating jelly. I was worried about using it because I have rosacea on one of my cheeks but it has actually helped it. After using it, my skin feels clean and it glows. It doesn't leave my skin dry at all. I am thrilled with this product.
The best 2-1 you'll ever need 5
Churcha from Wichita
If you're a busy person like me and definitely don't have time for an entire skin care routine this product will be perfect for you! It's so easy and quick and my skin feels so soft and hydrated afterwards! You know how sometimes you'll try a cleanser or exfoliate and your skin feels tight after?! That means whatever product you use is stripping all of the good oils on your skin. You DONT want that. This product doesn't leave you feeling dry but it also doesn't over do the hydration for all of the oily skin queens out there. Buy this. You won't regret it
Bring the old formula back 1
Lauren from Indiana
I hardly ever right reviews but I am doing so in hopes they bring back the original pep start 2-1 cleanser! I was so sad that they discontinued it and was recommended this. It is not the same, and somehow dried my skin out way more even though the jelly consistency has fewer exfoliation in it. I really wanted to love it because the pep start was my holy grail daily face wash. I think this may work for someone with super oily skin but with my normal skin it dried it out.
Makes my skin so smooth! 4
LR1234 from Chicago
I really like this product, but I think it's a little abrasive to use twice a day as directed. I use it around my nose when I don't use it on my entire face. I think 3 times a week is ideal for cleansing. I think I will try out the micellar jelly cleanser for everyday use.
