Clinique
Clinique For Men Face Wash Oily Skin Formula
A fragrance-free foaming gel face wash for combination and oily skin that Clinique says removes excess oil without stripping moisture.
- Marketed as fragrance free
- combination skin
- oily skin
Who it's for: Oily and combination skin (brand-listed) · Sold as fragrance free
- No scent flags recorded
- Sensitivity considerations: Methylisothiazolinone
Label answers before you buy
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Is Clinique For Men Face Wash Oily Skin Formula fragrance-free?
The brand markets it as fragrance free. The ingredient list hasn't been reviewed as a complete formula, so we can't confirm it has no scent ingredients.
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How it compares
- It's one of 4 of the 51 products in Gel, Foam & Cream Facial Cleansers that list SLS or SLES.
- Its label lists no scent ingredients, which is true of 24 of the 51 products in Gel, Foam & Cream Facial Cleansers with a recorded ingredient list.
- Its 22-ingredient list is one of the shortest among the 51 products in Gel, Foam & Cream Facial Cleansers with a recorded list (median 30).
- At 200 ml, it's tied for the largest size among the 11 products in Gel, Foam & Cream Facial Cleansers with a recorded size.
What it is
Clinique For Men Face Wash Oily Skin Formula is a foaming gel cleanser for combination and oily skin. Clinique says it removes excess oil without stripping moisture and preps skin for shaving.
Key ingredients
Clinique doesn’t highlight specific ingredients for this formula. The full list is on the page and below.
How to use
Use morning and night. Lather between your palms with lukewarm water, massage over damp skin, rinse and towel dry. Shave as usual in the morning.
Who should be careful
Clinique sells it as fragrance free and allergy tested. The label includes the colorants Yellow 5 and Yellow 6.
What the brand claims
Clinique says it helps remove impurities and excess oil and leaves skin feeling fresh and comfortable. The page gives no clinical figures.
Sources
- https://www.clinique.com/products/clinique-for-men-oil-control-face-wash (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Gel, Foam & Cream Facial Cleansers |
|---|---|
| Brand | Clinique |
| Size | 6.7 fl oz (200 mL) |
| Form | Foaming gel cleanser |
| When to use | Morning and night |
| Free from | Fragrance, oil, parabens, phthalates |
| Brand says it suits | combination, oily skin |
| Fragrance | Sold as fragrance free |
| Vegan evidence | Vegan status not confirmed. Evidence and limits |
| Worth knowing | Methylisothiazolinone |
| Full ingredient list | Water/Aqua/Eau, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate, Tea-cocoyl Glutamate, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sucrose, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Coco Pg-dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Hexylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-7, Disodium Edta, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol, Yellow 6 (ci 15985), Yellow 5 (ci 19140) No specific flag recorded Context matters Scent ingredient Sensitivity consideration Linked ingredients are explained in our ingredient glossary. |
| Source | Brand's own product page Checked |
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Common questions
Which skin types is it for?
Clinique lists combination and oily skin.
How often should I use it?
Twice a day, morning and night.