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Neal's Yard Remedies Mahonia Clear Skin Gel
Neal's Yard Remedies

Neal's Yard Remedies Mahonia Clear Skin Gel

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
No ingredient credited for this claim
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Mahonia, calendula, gotu kola and thyme extracts cleanse your skin and seek to reduce the appearance of pores, while hydrating hyaluronic acid and soothing aloe vera help combat dryness.”
Source: Lookfantastic US

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Anti-blemish
Centella asiatica extract
Not delivered
What the product description says
“With antibacterial plant extracts, the gel acts as an effective treatment to help minimise blemishes and encourage a clearer, fresher complexion.”
Source: Lookfantastic US

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Centella asiatica extractEffect: LowA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.~3.4–5.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Thymus vulgaris extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~23–35%est.
Thymus vulgaris extract—High~4.5–6.8%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.8%est.
Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.Medium~3.4–5.1%est.
Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationMedium~0.95–1.45%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.4–1%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Alcohol~23–35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Glycerin~4.7–7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Thymus vulgaris extract~4.5–6.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Centella asiatica extract~3.4–5.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Reduces rednessAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

More about Centella asiatica extract
Water~2.2–3.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Berberis aquifolium extract~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Calendula officinalis flower extract~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Sodium hyaluronate~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Levulinic acid~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize a product formulation

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Terpineol~0.5–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sodium levulinate~0.4–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder
Ingredient list view

Alcohol, Glycerin, Thymus vulgaris extract, Centella asiatica extract, Water, Berberis aquifolium extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Levulinic acid, Terpineol, Sodium levulinate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder

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Match—41%39%39%
Price—$10.50$18.90$23.80
Shared key ingredients—3 of 33 of 33 of 3
Key difference—Potassium Cocoyl GlycinateNiacinamideSalicylic Acid
Irritancy High Low Medium High
Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol —— Contains drying alcohol
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Titrated Extract of Centella asiatica in Phthalic Anhydride-Induced Allergic Dermatitis Animal Modelmdpi.com
  3. 3
    Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Triterpene Composition and Bioactivities of Centella asiatica mdpi.com
  5. 5
    Asiaticoside induction for cell-cycle progression, proliferation and collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblastsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    Assessment report on Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, herbaema.europa.eu
Neal's Yard Remedies Mahonia Clear Skin Gel
Neal's Yard RemediesMahonia Clear Skin Gel
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