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Mandelic Acid 10% + HA.

The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA
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Serums

Guru Score

84%

Approved

3 experts · Moderate agreement
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What the gurus are saying

Unanimous yay from 3 reviewers. Dr. Vanita Rattan, 208SkinDoc, and Nipun Kapur all rate it highly. Top take: "A better option is The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% plus hyaluronic acid, and it's only about $9 on Amazon. Mandelic acid is a larger molecule than glycolic acid, it penetrates more slowly and it's far less inflammatory.", Dr. Vanita Rattan.
Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take July 2026

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr. Vanita Rattan
Dr. Vanita Rattan
1.22M subs
✓Approved
"A better option is The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% plus hyaluronic acid, and it's only about $9 on Amazon. Mandelic acid is a larger molecule than glycolic acid, it penetrates more slowly and it's far less inflammatory. Use it twice a week at night and never on the same evening as retinol."
208SkinDoc
208SkinDoc
2.09M subs
✓Approved
"The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% plus HA is only $8, and if you're new to acids or on a budget, this is where I recommend you start. 10% mandelic acid is a sweet spot for effectiveness, effective without a lot of irritation. The formula is straightforward, no fragrance, no unnecessary filler ingredients, just the active ingredient doing its job. The Ordinary sometimes gets a bad rap because the packaging is a little boring and the texture can feel a little sticky, but I don't really care about that, I just care about whether it works, and this one does work. I've had patients use it for months and see real improvement in texture, tone, and breakouts."
Nipun Kapur
Nipun Kapur
407k subs
✓Approved
"And that is Mandelic Acid. Acid serum comes in The Ordinary with 10% concentration. It is a really really good serum. That is what you are going to use in your skincare routine once and twice a week at night."
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Frequently asked.

Is The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA worth it?

Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 84%.

What is The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA's Guru Score?

The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA holds a Guru Score of 84%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.

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