Joey King Partners with Neutrogena on New Adult Acne Skincare Line

The actress opens up about her lifelong acne struggles and how she's learned to be gentler with her skin.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Actress Joey King has been named the global face of Neutrogena's new Evenly Clear collection, a line of skincare products designed to treat adult acne. King, who has dealt with breakouts since a young age due to heavy on-set makeup, shares how she used to use harsh products and pick at her skin, which only worsened her issues. Now, she's learned to be more gentle and has adopted a dermatologist-backed routine that includes the new Evenly Clear cleanser, moisturizer, and other targeted treatments.

Why it matters

King's openness about her acne struggles shines a light on the common issue of adult acne, which affects millions. The new Evenly Clear collection, co-designed by renowned dermatologists, aims to provide effective yet gentle solutions for adult acne sufferers who may not have easy access to professional skincare advice.

The details

The Evenly Clear collection includes six products - a salicylic acid cleanser, exfoliant, and gel moisturizer, as well as a benzoyl peroxide mask, retinoid treatment, and hypochlorous acid clarifying spray. King says she mainly uses the cleanser and moisturizer, which she finds gentle yet effective. The products were co-developed by Neutrogena's global innovation partners, dermatologists Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali and Dr. Muneeb Shah, who wanted to create a line tailored to the specific needs of adult acne patients.

  • King has been acting since the age of 6, when she began experiencing acne issues due to heavy on-set makeup.
  • The new Evenly Clear collection from Neutrogena launched in February 2026.

The players

Joey King

A 26-year-old actress who has been named the global face of Neutrogena's new Evenly Clear collection for adult acne.

Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali

A dermatologist and Neutrogena's global innovation partner who co-designed the Evenly Clear collection.

Dr. Muneeb Shah

A dermatologist and Neutrogena's global innovation partner who co-designed the Evenly Clear collection.

Neutrogena

An American skincare brand that has launched the new Evenly Clear collection for adult acne.

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What they’re saying

“I feel like it's amazing that Neutrogena created this line for adult acne. It's super-helpful for me in my busy routine, because it's so easy to use and is so easy to tailor to my needs.”

— Joey King (People)

“The biggest frustration I had in my office is seeing patients who are 25-plus, 30-plus and breaking out and they say, 'What the heck do I use? I don't want to use the benzoyl peroxide that I used when I was 15. There has to be something better.'”

— Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali, Dermatologist and Neutrogena Global Innovation Partner (People)

“Most people think, 'Because I have oily skin, I don't need a moisturizer. That's going to make it more oily.' That's not true.”

— Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali, Dermatologist and Neutrogena Global Innovation Partner (People)

What’s next

The new Evenly Clear collection from Neutrogena is now available for purchase online and in stores.

The takeaway

Joey King's openness about her lifelong acne struggles, and her partnership with Neutrogena on a new dermatologist-backed skincare line for adult acne, highlights the common issue many people face and the need for effective yet gentle solutions. The Evenly Clear collection aims to provide those solutions to a wider audience.