Clinique All About Clean™ Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser Review
BeautyBrief™
Brand
Clinique
Product
All About Clean™ Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser
Claims check
If you want rich foaming removal of everyday buildup, this fatty-acid cleanser supports that goal, but it does not guarantee a non-stripping result.
Shopper fit
- Combination
- Oily
Formula flags
- Added color
- Soap-style fatty-acid/potassium cleansing system
Shopper preferences
- None Found
Key ingredients
| Myristic Acid | Supplies the fatty-acid cleansing base alongside the neutralizing system. |
|---|---|
| Glycerin | Adds water-binding support during cleansing. |
| Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate | Complements the fatty-acid cleansing system. |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | Provides water-binding support, not a leave-on treatment. |
| Cholesteryl Hydroxystearate | Contributes conditioning lipid character within the foam cleanser. |
Price tier
$$ Mid-Range
Value check
At the Mid-Range tier, you pay for dense cream-mousse foam and daily cleansing, not demonstrated skin-barrier repair.
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Bottom line
If you have combination-to-oily skin and like dense foam, Clinique provides a fatty-acid-based cleansing system. Your comfort depends on the complete formulation rather than its non-stripping marketing alone. At the Mid-Range tier, choose it for rich lather and daily makeup removal.
If your skin is combination or oily and you like dense, creamy foam with a very clean rinse, Clinique All About Clean™ Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser gives you a Mid-Range option with strong makeup, sunscreen, and excess-oil removal. The main tradeoff is cleansing intensity: the soap-style fatty-acid/potassium-hydroxide system makes the blanket “non-drying, non-stripping” claim less convincing for drier or treatment-stressed skin.
What it claims
Clinique describes this fragrance-free cream-mousse cleanser as a rich foam that removes pollution, dirt, excess oil, long-wearing makeup, and sunscreen while leaving skin fresh and clean. The current U.S. page positions it for combination and oily skin and calls the cleanser non-drying and non-stripping.[1]
The current page also highlights glycerin and hyaluronic acid and identifies the formula as free of fragrance, drying alcohol, SLS, and SLES.[1]
Claims vs. formula
The cleansing and makeup-removal claims are well aligned with the product. The current formula uses fatty acids and potassium hydroxide with supporting sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, giving you dense foam and efficient removal of excess oil, sunscreen residue, and everyday makeup.
Glycerin appears high in the formula, while sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol, and cholesteryl hydroxystearate add conditioning support.
Those ingredients help soften the after-feel, but they do not erase the cleansing character of a soap-style system. Reviews of cleanser science describe traditional soap systems as more likely than syndets to raise skin-surface pH and increase dryness or tightness in susceptible skin.[2]
The current official page also lists Ext. Violet 2 and Red 4, so BB keeps the Added Color Formula Flag.[1]
Ingredients that matter
The updated exact-product formula lists myristic and behenic acids, glycerin, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate and potassium hydroxide. The fatty acids and base support its dense foaming wash, while sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol add conditioning components.
The new listing names individual fatty acids rather than the preformed potassium salts recorded previously. This remains a fatty-acid-based cleanser, but its final pH and effects on a particular person’s skin cannot be inferred from INCI alone.
Glycerin
If your skin feels dry or tight, glycerin helps your skin hold moisture. You don't need a high percentage or a separate serum when your moisturizer already works well.
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Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is a well-established cleansing and foaming surfactant used mainly in rinse-off formulas. The complete surfactant system determines cleansing strength and tolerability.
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Hyaluronic Acid
If your skin feels dry or tight, hyaluronic acid helps your skin hold moisture. You don't need several HA forms or a separate serum when your moisturizer already hydrates well.
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Sodium Hyaluronate
Sodium hyaluronate is a well-established humectant and skin-conditioning form of hyaluronic acid for surface hydration and temporary plumping. Molecular weight and the complete formula matter more than the ingredient name…
Read the IngredientBriefSafety and regulatory context
Clinique labels this formula fragrance-free and allergy-tested and lists Ext. Violet 2 and Red 4 in the current U.S. INCI.[1] These are added colors, so that Formula Flag applies.
General cleanser research explains why cleansing intensity and tolerance matter, but it cannot prove that this finished product will disrupt your skin barrier.[2]
What to expect in the short term
You get dense, creamy foam and efficient removal of ordinary makeup, sunscreen, excess oil, and daily residue. Combination and oily skin that likes a very clean finish is the clearest fit.
If your skin is dry, dehydrated, peeling, or treatment-stressed, you are more likely to notice tightness despite the humectants and conditioning ingredients.
What to expect over time
The repeat-use value is reliable removal rather than cumulative hydration or barrier repair. If the cleanser repeatedly leaves your skin comfortable, the strong foam may suit your routine; if it leaves tightness, the formula is more cleansing than you need.
At the Mid-Range tier, you are paying for the rich cream-mousse texture, strong makeup and sunscreen removal, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, conditioning ingredients, and Clinique’s polished sensory experience.
Who it fits
This makes the most sense if your skin is combination or oily and you specifically prefer dense foam and a thorough clean.
If your skin is dry, dehydrated, sensitive from treatment, or prone to post-wash tightness, a milder syndet or cream cleanser is easier to fit into your routine.
Compare before you buy
Choose Clinique All About Clean™ Liquid Facial Soap Oily Skin Formula when you want fragrance-free oil removal with a different surfactant profile.
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Choose Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser Fragrance Free when you want foaming oil removal with a milder fit for daily use.
Read the BeautyBriefFor the wider decision between a rich foaming wash, a milder foam, and a cream cleanser, read BB’s How to Choose a Facial Cleanser for Your Skin Type. The amount of lather alone does not establish which formula fits dry, oily, or sensitive skin best.
Final Assessment
If your combination-to-oily skin prefers a dense mousse, Clinique Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser removes daily makeup and excess oil in a fatty-acid-based wash. Its non-stripping marketing does not guarantee comfort if your skin is dry or treatment-stressed. At the Mid-Range tier, its value is the foaming texture rather than a barrier-repair effect.
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Last reviewed: October 2026
Sources
Clinique. All About Clean Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser. Official U.S. page, accessed October 14, 2026; complete updated formula, usage and claims.
Mijaljica D, Spada F, Harrison IP. Skin Cleansing without or with Compromise: Soaps and Syndets. 2022. General cleanser-science context.
