Works for
ExfoliationMandelic acidWorks well
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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Mandelic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: mandelic 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Inulin, Fructose + 1 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": fructose, glucose.
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).
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%
Propanediol~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolMandelic acid~3.5–5.3%
- 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 acidXanthan gum~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumInulin~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinCellulose gum~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumFructose~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseGlucose~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseCellulose~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseDehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.2%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSodium hydroxide~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Mandelic acid, Xanthan gum, Inulin, Cellulose gum, Fructose, Glucose, Cellulose, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium hydroxide
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| LyniaPure - Face Serum - Mandelic AcidYOUR PRODUCT | NacomiNext Lvl Vitamin C - Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate 5% | Nacomi Next LevelActive face serum with niacinamide 15% | Manuka DoctorAnti-Redness Protective Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 38% | 36% |
| Price | — | — | $5.78 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate | Niacinamide | Ascorbyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Lynia - Pure - Face Serum - Mandelic Acid" is effective for: Exfoliation and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Exfoliating acids (mandelic acid 3.50% - 5.30%). 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.
- Humectants (fructose 0.85% - 1.25%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
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