Works for
ExfoliationMandelic acid, Lactic acidWorks well
“The Neo Genesis Mandelic Acid 8% Serum is a gentle yet powerful exfoliating treatment designed to smooth fine lines, clear breakouts, and brighten the skin for a more balanced, healthy complexion .”
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 toneMandelic acid, Lactic acidWorks well
“Formulated with chirally correct L-Mandelic Acid , this serum accelerates cell turnover , helping to reduce dark spots, refine texture, and unclog pores without irritation—making it ideal for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin .Gently exfoliates to reveal a smoother, more radiant complexion Refines skin texture and minimizes the appearance of pores Brightens and evens skin tone by reducing hyperpigmentation Clears breakouts and reduces scarring for a clearer complexion Oncology-approved , making it safe for sensitive and compromised skin 30 m L | Airless Pump”
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.
Anti-blemishMandelic acidNot delivered
“The Neo Genesis Mandelic Acid 8% Serum is a gentle yet powerful exfoliating treatment designed to smooth fine lines, clear breakouts, and brighten the skin for a more balanced, healthy complexion .”
This product contains ingredients (mandelic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-agingLactic acidNot delivered
“The Neo Genesis Mandelic Acid 8% Serum is a gentle yet powerful exfoliating treatment designed to smooth fine lines, clear breakouts, and brighten the skin for a more balanced, healthy complexion .”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Glycerin, Sodium pca + 2 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium pca.
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?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolMandelic acid~3.7–5.6%
- 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 acidGlycerin~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSodium pca~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaHydrolyzed rice protein~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed rice proteinHydroxyethylcellulose~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLactic acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Mandelic acid, Glycerin, Sodium pca, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Lactic acid
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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.
| NeogenisisMandelic Acid 8%YOUR PRODUCT | Deviant SkincareGentle Resurfacing Liquid | NaturiumPHA Topical Acid 12% | Make BeautyACID PHASE AHA Exfoliating Liquid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 38% | 34% |
| Price | $67.00 | $52.00−$15.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Lactobionic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Neogenisis - Mandelic Acid 8%" is effective for: Exfoliation and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Exfoliating acids (lactic acid 0.05% - 0.30% and mandelic acid 3.70% - 5.60%). In this concentration, they will have a noticeable exfoliating effect. They can also have an anti-aging effect and stimulate collagen production in a long-run. Lactic Acid can also help to attract water to the upper layer (works as a humectant).
- Humectants (sodium pca 2.00% - 3.00% and glycerin 2.60% - 3.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 67.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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