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Mandelic Acid Treatment.

The Inkey List Mandelic Acid Treatment
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About this product

A mandelic acid exfoliating treatment serum designed to reduce pigmentation, redness, and acne while being gentler than stronger chemical exfoliants.

Best for

Sensitive skinAcne-prone skin
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The Guru Index verdict

84%

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✓Approved · 84%
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What the gurus are saying

The gurus who reviewed it praise mandelic acid as effective for evening out skin tone and calming redness, especially for deeper skin tones, and note this formula works well for those with sensitivity or acne since it exfoliates more gently than glycolic acid. One expert suggests applying it as a targeted treatment in the evening for pigmentation concerns. The lightweight, non-sticky texture suits all skin types, though those new to exfoliants or with very reactive skin may want to start slowly and patch-test first.
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Key actives & flags

RetinoidAHAVitamin EFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Aqua (Water/​Eau), Propanediol, Mandelic Acid, Coco-Caprylate/​Caprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Candelilla/​Jojoba/​Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Ethyl Ferulate, Humulus Lupulus Extract

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Dr. Somji Skin
Dr. Somji Skin
356k subs
✓Approved
"Mandelic acid is fantastic for even skin of color for reducing pigmentation. It will also reduce redness as well. We use it in the clinic all the time at high strength, so like 40%, but you can get some mandelic acids like this good one from The Inkey List. You can put it on targeted for pigmentation in the evening and it really helps just reduce that pigmentation. You can use these treatments at home alongside a combination of other ingredients and you can really get a tailored routine in terms of pigmentation."
Hyram
Hyram
4.36M subs · 31k devotees
✓Approved
"They have the Inkey List, the mandelic acid treatment, the overnight blemish treatment, amnesic acid serum. I do love that one, you guys."
Dr. Jenny Liu
Dr. Jenny Liu
316k subs · 5k devotees
✓Approved
"This is another really lightweight non-sticky treatment serum so it's again really suitable for all skin types but in particular individuals who are more struggling with acne and hyperpigmentation or say if your skin is more on the sensitive side and you're looking for an exfoliant that is not going to be as irritating as glycolic acid I would give this one a try."
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