Mandelic Acid
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Summary
Works for
- Exfoliation
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-blemish
- Antibacterial
Irritancy risk
3
HighHelps 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
Products with Mandelic Acid
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Anti-aging Moisturizing +4
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Farmacy BeautyBright On Daily AHA Foam Exfoliatorpanthenolbetainecaprylic/capric triglyceride +3 actives
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Josie MaranTriple Hydroxy Resurfacing Liquidlactobionic acidazelaic acidglycolic acid +4 actives
Anti-aging Exfoliation +4
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Revision SkincareTone+ Correcting Pads™lactic acidglycolic acidkojic acid +5 actives
Exfoliation Evens skin tone +3
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111SKINPrecision Peellactobionic acidsalicylic acidsodium ascorbyl phosphate +5 actives
Moisturizing Exfoliation +4
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Mara BeautyClear Skin Mineral Milk 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment with Niacinamide + Coppersalicylic acidniacinamidegluconolactone +15 actives
Anti-blemish Moisturizing +4
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Saint Jane BeautyPore Clarity Cleanserlactobionic acidsalicylic acidglycolic acid +8 actives
Cleansing Exfoliation +1
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Temple SpaTRUFFLESQUElactobionic acidgluconolactoneglycolic acid +10 actives
Anti-aging Moisturizing +3
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Image skincareAGELESS total microderm exfoliatorniacinamidegluconolactoneanhydroxylitol +4 actives
Anti-aging Evens skin tone +3
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MD Complete by Dr. Brian ZelicksonVitamin C Exfoliating Treatmentniacinamidesalicylic acidtetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +12 actives
Exfoliation Anti-oxidation +4
Alcohol
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Scientific sources
Similar ingredients
Exfoliation
1-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexenyl-1-Penten-3-OneLactic AcidAn 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 microbiom) RetinolTwo steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
Anti-blemish
Glycolic AcidAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acidSalicylic AcidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)Retinyl PalmitateThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
Antibacterial
Batyl AlcoholNon-drying alcohol. Used to stabilize other ingredients and is an emollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulationGlucosamine HclMight be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.