NeoStrata Mandelic Clarifying Cleanser
NeoStrata Clarify Mandelic Clarifying Cleanser
NeoStrata Clarify Mandelic Clarifying Cleanser

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NeoStrata Clarify Mandelic Clarifying Cleanser

A foaming gel cleanser with AHA, BHA and PHA for oilier, congested or blemish-prone skin.

£31.00 £1.55/10ml
200ml
Best suited to
Your skin is oilier or congested, including blackheads or regular blemishes.
Another option may be better if
Your skin is very sensitive, reactive, prone to redness or already feels sensitive from other active products.

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Why I chose it

I chose this for people who want a cleanser that also does some gentle exfoliating work. The mix of AHA, BHA and PHA makes it a useful option for oilier or congested skin, without relying on scrubs.

It can be a simple way to add exfoliation without adding another leave-on step to your routine.

Dr Max GreenfieldMBBS, BSc, MRCS(Eng)

Where this fits

A broad guide to where this sits, without assuming how many steps your routine has.

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Comes afterRemoving make-up or SPF, if worn
This product NeoStrata Clarify Mandelic Clarifying Cleanser
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How to introduce it

Massage a small amount over wet skin, avoiding the eye area, then rinse thoroughly.

Start once daily. If your skin tolerates it well and you would benefit from a second cleanse, you can increase to twice daily. Use a gentler cleanser instead on days when other products leave your skin feeling sensitive.

Guidance continues after purchase. We can help you introduce, simplify or adjust this product.

The ingredients that make this special

A closer look at the ingredients doing the most meaningful work in this formula—and what the evidence can reasonably tell us.

Mandelic Acid

An AHA that gently exfoliates and can help improve the look of rough texture and congestion.

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Mandelic acid is an AHA with a larger molecular size than glycolic acid, so it tends to work more gradually and is often better tolerated. Over time it can help to improve the appearance of rough texture, oily shine and blocked pores.

Salicylic acid

An oil-soluble BHA that exfoliates inside the pore and can help with blackheads and congestion.

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Salicylic acid is an oil-soluble BHA that helps loosen the mix of dead skin cells and oil that can collect inside pores. Over time it can help to reduce blackheads, congestion and oily shine. How strong it feels will depend on the concentration, the rest of the formulation and whether the product is rinsed off or left on.

Gluconolactone

A PHA that gently exfoliates and helps the skin hold onto water.

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Gluconolactone is a polyhydroxy acid, or PHA, that gently exfoliates and helps the skin hold onto water. It’s usually gentler than stronger AHAs. In a rinse-off cleanser it mainly supports gentle cleansing, while a leave-on product gives it more time to work.

Tea Tree Oil

A botanical ingredient included to support a blemish-prone routine.

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Tea tree oil has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, with some evidence that it can help blemish-prone skin. Here it works as one supporting ingredient alongside exfoliating acids.

View the complete ingredients list

Aqua (Water), PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Triethanolamine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, PEG-150 Distearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate, Sodium Chloride, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Polyquaternium-10, Polysorbate 20, Benzalkonium Chloride, BHT, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol.

More about NeoStrata

NeoStrata grew from the work of dermatologists Dr Eugene Van Scott and Dr Ruey Yu, whose research helped establish alpha hydroxy acids in modern skincare. The brand has continued to develop acid-based technologies, including polyhydroxy acids, alongside antioxidant, pigment-supporting, moisturising and sun-protection formulas.

Its heritage is useful context, but the role and tolerability of each finished product still matter more than the brand story.