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Mandelic Acid Serum.

Good Molecules Mandelic Acid Serum
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About this product

A serum containing 10% mandelic acid, a gentle exfoliating acid derived from almonds, designed to exfoliate and smooth skin texture.

Best for

Oily skinCombination skinAcne-prone skin
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The Guru Index verdict

81%

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What the gurus are saying

The gurus who tested it found a solid exfoliant at a low price point. Mandelic acid itself works more gently than glycolic acid, making it a friendlier pick for those new to chemical exfoliants or with sensitive skin. The formula also includes polyhydroxy acids to boost the mandelic acid's effect and alantoin to calm the skin afterward, which means people can exfoliate without as much irritation risk.
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Key actives & flags

Hyaluronic acidAHAFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Water, Mandelic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Propanediol, Potassium Hydroxide, Phytic Acid, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Succinoglycan, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Xanthan Gum

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The Budget Dermatologist
The Budget Dermatologist
718k subs · 7k devotees
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"It's $10 and has 10% mandelic acid in it. It also has some polyhydroxy acids in it that can boost the mandelic acid's effect. Alantoin can soothe the skin in this formulation as well. So really a great swap here."
No BS Beauty
No BS Beauty
89k subs · 2k devotees
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"The Good Molecules Mandelic Acid Serum, this one is really nice. I've been testing it out now, the pH is good. Mandelic acid's a really great exfoliant, it's more gentle than glycolic acid. It's an exfoliant made from bitter almonds or maybe sweet almonds, I can't remember one of the two. So if you're into exfoliants, 10 bucks you can't beat that, you just really can't. So worth checking out."
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