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Who owns Clearasil?

Clearasil is owned by Reckitt (the United Kingdom, LSE: RKT).[1]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Slough
Origin
🇺🇸 United States
Founded
1950
Category
Personal care & beautySkin careFacial skin care
Parent ticker
LSE: RKT
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Clearasil

Clearasil is an acne treatment brand launched in 1950 and among the first to advertise directly to teenagers, a market segment that barely existed in consumer goods at the time. It is sold across Europe, North America and Asia, and Reckitt acquired it with Boots Healthcare International in 2006.

Ownership timeline of Clearasil

Owners of Clearasil from 1950 to 2026 Reckitt 1950–present Reckitt 19501960197019801990200020102020
  1. 1950 – present Reckitt [1] reported

Where Clearasil sits in Reckitt

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Clearasil?

The parent company of Clearasil is Reckitt, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Is Clearasil American or British?

Clearasil originated in the United States in 1950, but it is owned today by Reckitt, which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. So Clearasil is an American-origin brand under British ownership.

Is Clearasil still owned by Reckitt?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Clearasil is still owned by Reckitt. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Reckitt Benckiser Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2025 — Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, Annual report, published 5 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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