Overview
Invented in 1950 in the US by Ivan Combe with chemist Kedzie Teller; the original cream combined sulfur and resorcinol to dry pimples while also providing flesh coloring to cover them.
History
Ivan Combe establishes his company Eastco Chemical (later Combe Inc.)↗
Clearasil invented by Ivan Combe with chemist Kedzie Teller; first dermatological brand created specifically for younger skin to fight acne↗
Clearasil sponsors ABC's American Bandstand (the show's second sponsor); host Dick Clark appears in the brand's print advertising↗
Ivan Combe sells Clearasil to Richardson-Vicks (a cold medicine manufacturer)↗
Wolfman Jack signs an endorsement contract for Clearasil↗
Richardson-Vicks (including Clearasil) acquired by Procter & Gamble↗
Procter & Gamble sells Clearasil to Boots Group↗
Boots Healthcare International purchased by Reckitt Benckiser; Clearasil moves to Reckitt↗
Signature products
Clearasil Salicylic Acid Stubborn Acne Control Pads, 90 count↗
Clearasil Rapid Rescue Deep Treatment Wash, Normal to Oily Skin, 6.78 fl oz↗
Clearasil Stubborn Acne Exfoliating Acne Face Wash, Normal to Oily Skin, 6.78 fl oz↗
Ingredients & philosophy
Clearasil positions itself as a medicated acne-care brand focused on teens, aiming to provide effective medicated acne solutions while fostering open conversation and mutual support around living with acne.
Ownership & group
Controversies
Controversy
2018A Clearasil ad titled 'Pimples Make Terrible Prom Dates' drew criticism for depicting a pimple as an effeminate man with a shrieking voice in a pink ruffled suit, and was accused of promoting anti-gay stereotypes.↗
Related brands
Sources
T1 primary · T2 secondary · T3 note- [1]T1clearasil.ushomepage
- [2]T1clearasil.us/pages/aboutabout
- [3]T2clearasil.us/pages/presspress
- [4]T2clearasil.us/pages/how-it-worksother
- [5]T3en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clearasilwikipedia
- [6]T3tedium.co/2019/03/05/acne-medication-history-clearasil-oxy-proactiv/external_other
- [7]T2reckitt.com/us/our-brands/clearasil/external_other