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 & beauty › Skin care › Facial 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
Where Clearasil sits in Reckitt
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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] 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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