To Be Clear Pure Cleansing Gel (Canada)

The Cleanser for Skin That Goes From Frozen to Overheated — Without Turning Into an Oil Slick

If your morning commute in Toronto, Calgary, or Ottawa involves blasting the car heater, then descending into a warm office building after walking through minus-20 wind chill, your skin's sebaceous glands are working overtime to compensate. The result: a complexion that feels simultaneously dehydrated and greasy by noon — especially for anyone with naturally oily or combination skin. To Be Clear Pure Cleansing Gel (CA$21) is a lightweight gel cleanser designed precisely for this skin profile. It cuts through excess sebum and removes pore-clogging debris without the heaviness of a cream formula or the dryness of a harsh foam — so your skin gets a genuinely clean start without the rebound oil production that aggressive cleansers can trigger.

Who It's For

• Best suited for: Oily, combination, and acne-prone skin types; anyone who finds cream cleansers too heavy or foam cleansers too stripping; those dealing with pore congestion from indoor heating from October to April; people layering oil-free SPF and matte primers daily.
• Less suited for: Dry or sensitive skin that already struggles with barrier disruption — a cream-format cleanser such as Hydra Clean Creamy Cleansing Lotion would be a better match for that profile.
• Pairs well with: An exfoliating toner like Nutricentials Here You Glow Exfoliating Toner, an oil-free moisturiser such as Nutricentials Thirst Fix Hydrating Gel Cream, or the full Blemish & Acne Clear Action Kit for active breakout management.

What Makes To Be Clear Different

The challenge with oily and acne-prone skin is not simply removing surface oil — it's doing so without signalling the skin to overproduce sebum in response. Many conventional cleansers available at Shoppers Drug Mart or Costco use harsh surfactant systems that strip the skin's natural moisture alongside the excess sebum. To Be Clear's gel formula is built around an oil-control cleansing base that targets excess sebum specifically, paired with pore-clearing agents designed to prevent the debris buildup that contributes to breakouts — all while maintaining adequate hydration levels so the skin barrier isn't left compromised.

The gel texture is particularly practical for the Canadian context: it rinses clean in cold water (useful when Prairie tap water runs icy from November onwards), doesn't leave a residue that conflicts with oil-free SPF applied afterwards, and is light enough for twice-daily use without accumulating heaviness across a weekly routine.

Key Ingredients

• Gel Cleansing Base: Oil-control cleansing that removes excess sebum without over-stripping the skin's natural moisture balance.
• Pore-Clearing Agents: Help prevent the debris buildup that leads to congestion and breakouts in oily and combination skin types.

How to Use

Apply to damp face, massage gently, rinse. Morning and evening. Follow with toner and oil-free moisturiser.

How It Compares

Formulation comparison only. Individual results vary by skin type and routine context.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does To Be Clear Pure Cleansing Gel ship across Canada?

It ships from the official Nu Skin Canada warehouse, typically arriving within 3–7 business days for most Canadian addresses. Remote or Northern communities may experience slightly longer transit times. Standard shipping is CA$2.99, with free shipping on orders over CA$79.

Is this suitable for acne-prone skin?

Yes — the gel formula is designed specifically for oily and acne-prone skin. Its pore-clearing agents help reduce the debris buildup that contributes to breakouts. For more active treatment, consider pairing it with the Blemish & Acne Clear Action Kit.

Can I use this cleanser twice a day?

Yes. The formula is suitable for morning and evening use. Its oil-control base is calibrated to remove excess sebum without over-stripping, which is particularly important for twice-daily use — aggressive cleansing twice a day can trigger rebound oil production in oily skin types.

Does this cleanser work well under Canadian winter conditions where indoor heating dries out skin?

Oily and combination skin can still experience surface dehydration from forced-air heating, which runs six months or more across most of Canada. To Be Clear's formulation maintains adequate hydration even as it removes oil, making it a practical option for the indoor heating season. Following with an oil-free gel moisturiser is recommended to reinforce hydration.

Does it need to be regulated under Health Canada?

As a topical cosmetic cleanser, To Be Clear Pure Cleansing Gel is regulated under Canada's Food and Drugs Act and Cosmetic Regulations — it does not require a Natural Product Number (NPN). It is formulated for external use only and sold through the official Nu Skin Canada distribution channel.

Can I use this if I also use an exfoliating toner?

Yes. A gel cleanser like To Be Clear is a compatible first step before an exfoliating toner such as Nutricentials Here You Glow Exfoliating Toner. Cleanse first to clear the path for active ingredients in your toner to work more effectively on clean skin.

How does the gel format compare to a cream cleanser?

Gel cleansers are water-dispersible and lower in emollient content than cream cleansers, making them better suited to oily and combination skin that doesn't need additional lipid input during cleansing. If your skin is dry or sensitive, Hydra Clean Creamy Cleansing Lotion is the cream-format alternative in the Nu Skin range designed for that profile.

Works With

• Nutricentials Here You Glow Exfoliating Toner — follow with this AHA/BHA toner to refine pores after cleansing
• Nutricentials Thirst Fix Hydrating Gel Cream — oil-free hydration step to follow cleansing and toning
• Blemish & Acne Clear Action Kit — full active-breakout system that builds on a clear cleansing foundation
• Blemish & Acne Clear Action Prime Kit — extended kit for more comprehensive acne-prone skin care
• LumiSpa iO Blemish & Acne Kit — device-assisted cleansing for deeper pore clearing
• Nutricentials Day Dream Protective Lotion SPF35 — oil-free SPF step to complete the morning routine

Sources & References

• Nu Skin Enterprises. (2024). To Be Clear Pure Cleansing Gel — Product Data. Nu Skin Canada.
• Draelos, Z.D. (2006). The science behind skin care: Cleansers. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 5(2), 173–178. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1473-2165.2006.00234.x
• Mukhopadhyay, P. (2011). Cleansers and their role in various dermatological disorders. Indian Journal of Dermatology, 56(1), 2–6. https://doi.org/10.4103/0019-5154.77542
• Health Canada. (2023). Cosmetic Regulations — Food and Drugs Act. https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/cosmetics.html

Reviewed by the NuBest Skin Editorial Team. Last updated: June 2025.

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