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This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Clear Solutions collection for normal to oily skin bowing nationwide in February. The botanical-based, four-SKU line "controls oil, rather than just absorbing it temporarily," Chesebrough-Ponds claims. Deep Pore Foaming Cleanser "removes 95% of the excess surface sebum" in one use with an oil-free formula containing the beta hydroxy acid gentisic as well as green tea extract and witch hazel. A 6 oz. bottle costs $6.99. Deep Pore Scrub, priced at $6.99 for a 3 oz. bottle, contains "microbeads that exfoliate dead skin cells and penetrate oil build-up," while 4 oz. oil-free Combination Skin Moisturizer for $6.99 reduces shine and dryness with salicylic, lactic and gentisic acids as well as vitamins E and B6, aloe and ivy. Rounding out the line, Pore Clarifying Astringent with salicylic acid, menthol and aloe removes oil and impurities. A 7 oz. bottle retails for $4.99