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Sophie Pavitt 8% Mandelic Acid Serum.

About this product

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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Guru Score

83%

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4 experts · Moderate agreement

What they liked

  • Gentle enough for daily use or sensitive skin
  • Hydrating with glycerin and hyaluronic acid
  • Helps calm breakouts and bumps

What they flagged

  • Works best at night, not daytime
  • Pricey for the formula size

What the gurus are saying

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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"It has great hydrating and moisturizing ingredients like panthenol, glycerin, and two forms of hyaluronic acid. I definitely would use this product. I think it is a little bit on the pricier side, it's almost $50 for a somewhat simple formula, [...] but I would still totally use this. I'm definitely a fan of the formulation itself, albeit best performing when used overnight rather than during the day."
✓Yay
"I also love her Mandelic Clearing Serum because when I have flare-ups like this, sometimes I panic a little bit and I'm like, what do I do? And the clearing serum always helps me out. So, I've been putting that on for a couple of days now, hoping to calm down whatever is going on."
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"I also love her Mandelic Clearing Serum because when I have flare-ups like this, sometimes I panic a little bit and I'm like, what do I do? And the clearing serum always helps me out. So, I've been putting that on for a couple of days now, hoping to calm down whatever is going on."
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"The Sophie Pavitt Mandelic Clearing Serum is one of the first things I fell in love with from Sophie Pavitt. It is fantastic. If you are acne prone like myself, this is such a wonderful serum that works really great not only on larger acne spots but on small little bumps. It just kind of does everything and it's so great to have in your stash in your routine. It's so nice and it's also really gentle, which I love, but very effective."
✓Yay
"I love the 8% Mandelic Acid Serum from Sophie Pavitt. It's gentle enough for most people to use everyday, though I would probably start out using it every third day and work your way up."
✓Yay
"She has her Sophie Pavit mandelic clearing serum which usually retails for $54, it is currently on sale. It is a gentle chemical exfoliant with mandelic acid, so if you are on the sensitive end of the spectrum, it's a great one to try out, especially if you want to start exfoliating but you cannot tolerate something stronger like glycolic acid. [...] It is great for lip basting because again it is a gentler AHA, but it's also really good for sensitive skin as it is also fragrance-free."

Frequently asked.

What is Sophie Pavitt 8% Mandelic Acid Serum?

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.

Is Sophie Pavitt 8% Mandelic Acid Serum worth it?

Yes. All 4 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 83%.

What is Sophie Pavitt 8% Mandelic Acid Serum's Guru Score?

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.

Who is Sophie Pavitt 8% Mandelic Acid Serum best for?

Sophie Pavitt 8% Mandelic Acid Serum is generally suited to sensitive skin and acne-prone skin.

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