When we started CLEARSTEM, it wasn’t just to make another clean skincare brand. We created it because clear skin changes everything—your confidence, your energy, and the way you show up in the world. And after years of dealing with stubborn breakouts ourselves, we knew there had to be a better way than what was available on the market.
The Clear + Clarify Collection is the one specifically designed for people who are in the middle of their worst breakout days. These are the breakout-fighting formulas we wish we had when we were struggling to find answers. Products that are effective without causing dryness, irritation, or accelerating signs of aging.
Plus, it features internal support that goes beyond surface-level solutions in the form of MINDBODYSKIN®. In short, this collection is more than a skincare lineup—it’s our clear-skin philosophy, bottled.
The Heart of CLEARSTEM: Why This Collection Matters
We believe that clear skin isn’t about perfection. It’s about power. When your skin feels good, you feel good. You show up differently—more confident, more present, more you. And that’s what we’re here to support.
All the products in the Clear + Clarify Collection were designed to help you get there. Whether you're in the thick of a hormonal breakout, recovering from clogged pores, or trying to calm inflammation before it spirals—this collection has your back.
What makes it different? It treats breakouts from the inside and the outside, combining gut and hormone support with powerful, barrier-friendly topicals. Because acne isn’t one-size-fits-all, and your routine shouldn’t be either.
A Quick Note on Color: Calming Blue + Green
Each CLEARSTEM collection has a color story—and for Clear + Clarify, we went with calming shades of blue and green. When your skin is in the middle of a painful, inflamed breakout, cooling and calming products are what your skin craves.
From a color theory perspective, blue symbolizes clarity, calm, and trust. It’s often associated with emotional relief—like a deep breath for your nervous system. In skincare, blue represents soothing care: that feeling of your skin finally calming down after days of inflammation or irritation. It's the color of cool water, clear skies, and the confidence that comes when your skin is healing. These are all things that CELLRENEW®, the signature blue product in this collection, represent.
Green is all about renewal, balance, and restoration. It’s the opposite of red and angry. It’s connected to nature, growth, and rebalance—exactly what your skin is trying to do during a breakout. Green represents the internal healing happening beneath the surface: hormonal shifts stabilizing, inflammation lowering, and your skin barrier coming back online. Our CLEARITY® 2.0 bottle is green because it gets to the root of your breakouts.
Together, these two shades reflect the inside-out harmony this collection delivers. Whether you’re using a breakout-calming serum or rebalancing your hormones with MINDBODYSKIN®, blue and green are visual cues that your skin is in repair mode—not panic mode. That’s the energy this collection brings: grounded, effective, and ready to support you from all angles.
Clear Skin Without Compromise: No Accelerated Aging Here
Here’s the thing no one tells you when you’re treating acne: most conventional acne products can seriously damage your skin barrier—leading to dryness, irritation, and yep, premature aging. Not here.
Every product in the Clear + Clarify Collection is formulated to be powerful on breakouts, but gentle on your barrier. You’ll never find drying alcohols, benzoyl peroxide, or ingredients that strip your skin of moisture. That means you can treat breakouts without wrecking your glow.
We’re big believers that you shouldn’t have to choose between clear skin and aging well. That’s why:
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CLEARITY® uses gentle acids balanced with anti-inflammatories like turmeric and green tea
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CELLRENEW® helps fade post-blemish marks while keeping skin plump and hydrated
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PREGAME® delivers exfoliation that brightens without causing sensitivity
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Even SULFUR SPOT&MASK® is formulated to calm breakouts without drying out your skin
Whether you’re 17 or 47, this collection is designed to support your skin’s long-term health—not just get you through your next breakout. Because clear skin shouldn’t come at a cost—especially not the kind you’ll see in 10 years!
Your Clear + Clarify Lineup
Here’s how the collection works together to fight breakouts, soothe your skin, and get you glowing again.
CELLRENEW® Advanced Renewal Serum
A longtime CLEARSTEM favorite, CELLRENEW® is your skin’s first responder. It calms skin, speeds up restoration, and helps fade leftover post-blemish marks—while keeping your skin hydrated and happy.
Like its original packaging, CELLRENEW® 2.0 is still blue!
Best for: Breakouts, post-blemish marks, and skin that needs a reset.
MINDBODYSKIN® Hormonal Acne Supplement
If you deal with breakouts around your chin, jaw, or during your cycle, this one’s for you. MINDBODYSKIN® is our best-selling hormonal acne supplement, made with DIM for acne, plus Glutathione, Milk Thistle, and other ingredients that support your liver, hormones, and gut.
It’s the backbone of our inside‑out acne routine—and a game-changer for hormonal skin.
You can also find MINDBODYSKIN® 2 in this collection, made without 5-HTP for those on interfering medications.
Best for: Hormonal acne, stress-related breakouts
CLEARITY® Exfoliating Serum
This is your daily exfoliating serum that helps prevent and treat breakouts with the perfect balance of Mandelic and Pyruvic acid. In fact, it’s the only acne serum that features Pyruvic Acid that is superior for penetrating pores without irritation. It also has calming ingredients like Turmeric to support your skin barrier while reducing the appearance of pores.
Longtime customers should note that our 2.0 bottle of CLEARITY® is now green, not yellow!
Best for: Daily congestion control, smoother texture, and that “wow, my skin looks clear” glow.
SULFUR SPOT&MASK® Weekly Acne Clearing Mask
Need to spot treat without over-drying? This fast-acting formula uses Sulfur, Zinc, and soothing botanicals to calm active breakouts fast—without damaging your skin barrier. Use it as a targeted treatment or a full-face mask when you need a reset.
Best for: Angry breakouts, whiteheads, or any “this one needs to go” moments.
PREGAME® AHA Face Mask
Think of this as your glow-up mask. It gives you a mini facial in just 5 minutes—clearing out pores, smoothing texture, and brightening dull skin. All without over-exfoliating or throwing off your barrier.
Best for: Weekly exfoliation that actually feels good.
Your Clear + Clarify Routine: What to Use Daily vs. Weekly
Think of this collection as your breakout-fighting toolkit. Some products are daily go-to’s, others are there when you need a deeper reset. Here’s how to build a rhythm that works for you—without overwhelming your skin.
Use these every day to support your skin through breakouts, texture, and post-blemish recovery.
Daily
CELLRENEW® Serum – AM and/or PM
Helps calm skin, fade post-breakout marks, and support collagen production. Great if you’re actively breaking out or recovering. It’s also incredible barrier support for your routine, helping your skin tolerate stronger active ingredients without as much irrirtation.
CLEARITY® Serum – PM
Your go-to for keeping pores clear, refining texture, and preventing congestion. Best for oily, bumpy, or breakout-prone skin. Leave it on for 10 minutes every night before your moisturizer to let the acids get to work on any congestion in your pores.
MINDBODYSKIN® Hormonal Acne Supplement – Daily, with food
Supports clear skin from the inside with DIM for acne, milk thistle, glutathione, and more. Take with food. Best for hormonal acne, jawline breakouts, or anyone looking for root-cause support!
Weekly
PREGAME® Face Mask – 1x/week
Deep exfoliation in five minutes. Helps clear clogged pores, smooth texture, and brighten skin. Use in place of CLEARITY® on nights you mask.
SULFUR SPOT&MASK® – 1x/week and spot treatment
Use this as a targeted treatment on breakouts or small clusters (like around the jawline or mouth) a few times per week. You can also apply it as a full-face mask to keep your pores as clear as possible.
For best results, combine with Prevent + Support daily essentials for cleansing, moisturizing, and keeping your skin barrier healthy.
How to Use Clear + Clarify with Other CLEARSTEM Collections
One of the best parts about CLEARSTEM? All of our products are designed to work together, so you can customize your routine based on what your skin needs that day, week, or season.
Prevent + Support products are your daily foundation: cleanser, moisturizer, skin spray. Then you can
Here’s an example of a typical CLEARSTEM routine featuring Prevent + Support and Clear + Clarify products:
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Wash away makeup with GENTLECLEAN Cleanser
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Follow with CLEARITY® and CELLRENEW®
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Lock it all in with HYDRAGLOW Moisturizer
Who This Collection Is For
You don’t need to have cystic acne to benefit from this collection—but if you do, it was made with you in mind. The Clear + Clarify Collection is ideal for:
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Hormonal breakouts (especially jawline and chin)
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Anyone who has dealt with acne in the past and wants to resolve texture and post-blemish marks
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Stress- or travel-induced acne
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Redness, inflammation, and lingering congestion
If you’ve ever felt like you were doing everything “right” and still breaking out, this collection was made to be your turning point! It’s also perfect for acne-prone skin to stay clear and get to the next level.
Ready to Clear + Clarify?
Your skin is always working hard to heal itself—you just need to give it the right tools. The Clear + Clarify Collection supports your skin through breakouts with thoughtful, effective formulas that help you get clear and stay clear.
If you’re just getting started building a routine, we know that it can be overwhelming. We bundled our clinically effective, superstar serums from this collection into one convenient Clear + Clarify Routine bundle to make it easy.
