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Neutrogena Clear & Defend Facial Wash

When (and how) to use Clear & Defend Facial Wash by Neutrogena

Overview

Welcome to our guide on when (and how) to use Neutrogena Clear & Defend Facial Wash.

When to use

We recommend using this product in the morning or evening. 39% of routines created by our community use it in both the morning and evening.

How often

94% 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

70 routines created by our community use this product.

1. Use twice a day. 2. Wet face. 3. Apply to hands, add water and massage face gently. 4. Rinse thoroughly. 5. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly.

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Pair it with

Here are some of the products that our community often uses together with Clear & Defend Facial Wash.

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Routine inspiration

Here are some routines that have been shared by our community that use Clear & Defend Facial Wash.

used in the evening
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum Garnier 3.5% Vitamin C, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Brightening & Anti Dark Spot Serum Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Dark Spots & Anti-Pollution Super UV Protection Fluid Neutrogena Clear & Defend Facial Wash Boots Retinol Serum
Dry skin routine
By Idk_1117
Dry Skin
Fungal Acne
Dryness
Dark Spots
Dullness
used in the evening
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Toner Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Hydrating Cream SPF 50+ Sun Cream Neutrogena Clear & Defend Facial Wash Hada Labo Lotion No.1 Super Hydrator
Skin barrier repair
By 52_pm
Combination Skin
Acne
Fine Lines
Wrinkles
Dryness

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Check out our complete guide to the ingredients in Neutrogena Clear & Defend Facial Wash.

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