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6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant.

Paula's Choice 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant
Masks & Peels

Type

Masks & PeelsLiquid

Guru Score

83%

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Early verdict · Few reviews so far
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What the gurus are saying

Unanimous yay from 2 reviewers. Sincerely Miss Ash and AliceintheRabbitHole both rate it highly. Top take: "The lactic acid is at 2%, which is pretty low, but then you do have that higher mandelic acid at 6%, so in total you have an 8% here. From my experience using this, oh my gosh, it has been life-changing.", Sincerely Miss Ash.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take February 2024

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"The lactic acid is at 2%, which is pretty low, but then you do have that higher mandelic acid at 6%, so in total you have an 8% here. From my experience using this, oh my gosh, it has been life-changing. It really is gentle, it gives my skin this beautiful glow, and my skin also feels baby soft. This is something you can use daily, but you can overdo a good thing if you overuse your chemical exfoliants. If you're someone that has more sensitive skin, this could lead to irritation, redness, and you could experience skin purging and breakouts. I would say once or twice a week is sufficient, but because this is more gentle, maybe you could use this a little bit more often. It just depends on your skin type, how sensitive it is, and what you're using additionally in your weekly skincare routines."
Approved
"I was so scared when I first got this because my skin is pretty sensitive, but I have to say I'm not at all disappointed, it's another good product from Paula's Choice. Mandelic acid is a more gentle AHA, as is lactic acid, and six percent and two percent are great levels. It's fragrance-free, still an exfoliant, but a good choice for sensitive skin. It's great that Paula's Choice came out with this since otherwise they have quite a lot of rather strong exfoliating options."

Frequently asked.

Is Paula's Choice 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 83%.

What is Paula's Choice 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant's Guru Score?

Paula's Choice 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant holds a Guru Score of 83%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

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