Works for
ExfoliationMandelic acidWorks well
“Formulated for acne-prone, dull, and uneven skin, Mandelic gently removes dead skin cells without irritation.”
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.
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks well
“Formulated with 8% Mandelic Acid to exfoliate, Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate, and Panthenol to protect.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
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: panthenol
Anti-blemishMandelic acidNot delivered
“Formulated for acne-prone, dull, and uneven skin, Mandelic gently removes dead skin cells without irritation.”
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.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Mandelic acid~5.1–7.6%
- 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 acidPropanediol~3.6–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium hydroxide~2.7–4.1%
Panthenol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolGlycerin~1.7–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumButylene glycol~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateHyaluronic acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidSilanetriol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSorbic acid~0.1–0.5%
Sodium phytate~0.1–0.45%
Hexylene glycol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaramel~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Mandelic acid, Propanediol, Sodium hydroxide, Panthenol, Glycerin, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Xanthan gum, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Silanetriol, Citric acid, Sorbic acid, Sodium phytate, Hexylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Caramel
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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.
| Sofie PavittMandelic Clearing SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Sofie Pavitt FaceMandelic Acid Exfoliating & Clearing Serum | BIODANCEPore tightening collagen ampoule | ISNTREEUltra-Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 74% | 61% | 59% |
| Price | — | $92.00 | $34.26 | $15.86 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — | Niacinamide | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Sofie Pavitt - Mandelic Clearing Serum" is effective for: Exfoliation, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- Exfoliating acids (mandelic acid 5.10% - 7.60%). 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.
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 2.00% - 3.00% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (hyaluronic acid 0.40% - 0.90%, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.80% - 1.20%, glycerin 1.70% - 2.50% and panthenol 2.00% - 3.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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