Most scrubs for spot-prone skin feel harsh and stripping. Neutrogena Clear & Defend Daily Facial Scrub is designed to purify and smooth while helping to maintain skin’s natural moisture balance. It gives spot-prone skin effective daily exfoliation that feels clean, not overworked.

Powered by salicylic acid, this scrub works deep in the pores to help dissolve trapped oil and debris that can lead to breakouts. Neutrogena’s ClearDefend technology supports the skin’s surface barrier while targeting the appearance of spots. Added humectants like sorbitol help counteract dryness, supporting comfortable daily use.

The lightweight gel-cream base transforms into a refreshing lather that rinses clean without a tight after-feel. Smooth cellulose exfoliating particles provide an even, controlled polish rather than a scratchy scrub. Skin is left feeling cleansed, softer to the touch and ready for the next step in your routine.

Use once or twice daily as part of your cleansing step. The formula is designed for regular use to help keep pores clearer and reduce the look of recurring blemishes. Consistent use supports clearer-looking skin and smoother texture over time.

Salicylic acid penetrates into pores to help reduce congestion and visible breakouts.Cellulose exfoliating particles offer uniform mechanical exfoliation with a low risk of micro-tears.ClearDefend technology is formulated to target spots while helping keep the skin barrier resilient.Balanced surfactant system provides effective cleansing without excessive stripping of natural oils.

For a complete routine, pair this scrub with Neutrogena Clear & Defend facial wash for daily cleansing and follow with a Clear & Defend moisturiser to hydrate while helping keep future breakouts in check. Use targeted spot treatments from the same range on stubborn blemishes for focused support.

A clinically inspired daily scrub that deeply clears pores, smooths texture and helps defend spot-prone skin with consistent use.

Aqua, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sorbitol, Cellulose, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsucci Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, C12-15 Alkyl Panthenol, Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Talc, Disodium Tetrapropenyl Succinate, Cera Microcris Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Citric Sodium Hydroxide, Benzalkonium Chloride Parfum, CI 19140, CI 73360

• Step 1. Wet your face thoroughly with lukewarm water.
• Step 2. Squeeze a small amount of scrub onto your fingertips and gently massage over the face, avoiding the eye area.
• Step 3. Focus on areas prone to congestion, using light, circular motions rather than pressing hard.
• Step 4. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water until all residue is removed.
• Step 5. Pat skin dry with a clean towel and follow with your usual toner, treatment and moisturiser.
• Step 6. Use once daily to start; if well tolerated, increase to twice daily for persistent congestion.

Pro Tips

• Limit use to once a day if you are using other products containing acids or retinoids to reduce the risk of over-exfoliation.
• Massage for no longer than 30–45 seconds to avoid unnecessary friction on the skin.
• Always follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen in the daytime, as exfoliation can make skin more sensitive to the sun.
• If your skin feels tight, alternate this scrub with a non-exfoliating cleanser on some days.