An 8% mandelic acid chemical exfoliating serum designed to gently remove dead skin and improve skin clarity, with hydrating ingredients including glycerin and hyaluronic acid.
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This mandelic acid serum earns consistent praise for being a gentle exfoliant that works on both active breakouts and textured bumps without harsh irritation. Gurus particularly recommend it for anyone starting to exfoliate or those who find stronger actives like glycolic acid too intense. Start slowly (every third day or so) and work up to daily use as your skin adjusts, and consider using it at night when exfoliants perform best.
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An 8% mandelic acid chemical exfoliating serum designed to gently remove dead skin and improve skin clarity, with hydrating ingredients including glycerin and hyaluronic acid.
Yes. All 4 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 83%.
Sophie Pavitt 8% Mandelic Acid Serum holds a Guru Score of 83%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 expert reviewers we have collected.
Sophie Pavitt 8% Mandelic Acid Serum is generally suited to sensitive skin and acne-prone skin.
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