Formotopia BFFECT Mandelic Acid 6% + Tartaric Acid 4% Serum
Works for
Evens skin toneMandelic acid, Tranexamic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“Added 6% of Mandelic Acid and 4% of Tartaric Acid which can improve acnes, firming pores and brightening skin tone.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: mandelic acid, niacinamide, tranexamic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
MoisturizingPanthenol, Niacinamide + 5 moreWorks well
“Panthenol: moisturizes and repairs the skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": saccharide isomerate, sodium hyaluronate.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Mandelic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“Mandelic Acid 6%: unblocks pores, improves acne, enlarged or blocked pores, and balances skin oil secretion.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: mandelic acid
ExfoliationSide benefit the brand mentions · Mandelic acid, Tartaric acid + 1 moreWorks well
“BFFECT Mandelic Acid 6% + Tartaric Acid 4% Serum”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: mandelic acid.
Anti-agingSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tartaric acidMay help
This product contains antioxidants (tartaric acid) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Mandelic acid~6.1–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
More about Mandelic acidTartaric acid~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
More about Tartaric acidPanthenol~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium hydroxide~2.3–3.5%
Polysorbate 20~1.7–2.5%
Tranexamic acid~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is effective in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone. It can also help in skin barrier recovery. It is used to treat melasma, especially with injections and when taken orally
More about Tranexamic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateNiacinamide~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideSaccharide isomerate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateAllantoin~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Mandelic acid, Tartaric acid, Panthenol, Sodium hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Tranexamic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Saccharide isomerate, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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| FormotopiaBFFECT Mandelic Acid 6% + Tartaric Acid 4% SerumYOUR PRODUCT | BFFECTMandelic Acid 3% + Tartaric Acid 2% Serum | SimpleBooster Serum 3% Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin B | pharma oilComplex Serum 10% Niacinamide | |
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| Match | — | 98% | 88% | 87% |
| Price | — | $29.19 | $6.71 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Sunflower Seed Oil | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Formotopia - BFFECT Mandelic Acid 6% + Tartaric Acid 4% Serum" is effective for: Exfoliation, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- Exfoliating acids (mandelic acid 6.10% - 9.20%). In this concentration, they will have a noticeable exfoliating effect. They can also have an anti-aging effect and stimulate collagen production in a long-run.
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 2.90% - 4.40%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- Humectants (saccharide isomerate 0.15% - 0.65%, sodium hyaluronate 0.90% - 1.30% and panthenol 2.90% - 4.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 13.46$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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