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When (and how) to use Clear Start Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash by Dermalogica

Last updated on July 06, 2025.

Overview

Welcome to our guide on when (and how) to use Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash.

When to use

We recommend using this product in the morning or evening. 35% of routines created by our community use it in both the morning and evening.

How often

95% of routines created by our community use this product every day.

In your routine

This product is most commonly used as step 1 in a routine. Use our Routine Creator to see where you should use this product in your routine.

Fun Fact

140 routines created by our community use this product.

Morning and night, work a pea-sized amount into a lather in wet hands. Apply to dampened face and neck, massaging in circular motions while concentrating on areas of congestion and oiliness. Avoid eye area. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

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Pair it with

Here are some of the products that our community often uses together with Clear Start Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash.

Dermalogica Breakout Clearing Booster Used together in 10% routines

Dermalogica Clear Start Cooling Aqua Jelly Used together in 8% routines

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator Used together in 7% routines

Learn more about the ingredients in this product

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Routine inspiration

Here are some routines that have been shared by our community that use Clear Start Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash.

used in the evening

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 36

Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser

Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner

The INKEY List Polyglutamic Acid Hydrating Serum

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration

Learn more

Check out our complete guide to the ingredients in Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash.

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