5% Mandelic Serum

5% Mandelic Serum

Introduce your skin to the benefits of gentle, effective exfoliation with Face Reality 5% Mandelic Serum, an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) treatment designed to improve uneven skin tone, smooth rough texture, and reveal a clearer, brighter-looking complexion.

As the lowest-strength option in the Face Reality Mandelic Serum collection, 5% is an excellent starting point for those new to mandelic acid or beginning a professionally guided acne-clearing regimen.

Why You'll Love It:

• Gentle, Effective Exfoliation: Combines L-mandelic acid and L-lactic acid to gradually remove accumulated dead skin cells and improve overall skin texture.

• Brightens Uneven Skin Tone: Helps improve the appearance of discoloration, post-breakout marks, and dullness for a more radiant complexion.

• Targets Acne-Prone Skin: Mandelic acid's antibacterial properties make it a valuable ingredient for skin prone to inflammatory and noninflammatory breakouts.

• Refines Rough Texture: Encourages smoother, softer-looking skin by reducing surface buildup and unevenness.

• Gentler Acid Penetration: Mandelic acid's larger molecular size allows it to penetrate more slowly than many other AHAs, helping promote gradual exfoliation with less potential for irritation.

• Supports Skin Hydration: Lactic acid offers moisture-supporting benefits while helping improve surface texture.

• Improves Overall Skin Clarity: Helps reduce dullness and accumulated surface buildup for a more refreshed, balanced-looking complexion.

• Beginner-Friendly Strength: The 5% concentration offers an approachable introduction to mandelic acid treatments.

• Suitable for a Variety of Skin Types: Can benefit acne-prone and non-acne-prone skin when used at an appropriate frequency.

Ingredient Highlights

• L-Mandelic Acid: A chirally correct alpha-hydroxy acid with antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties that helps exfoliate the skin and improve the appearance of pigmentation.

• L-Lactic Acid: A chirally correct alpha-hydroxy acid that promotes exfoliation, supports hydration, and helps improve uneven skin tone and texture.

How to Use

Apply to clean, dry skin according to the instructions provided by your Face Reality Acne Expert or skincare provider.

5% Mandelic Serum is an excellent introductory strength, making it particularly appealing for those new to exfoliating acids or beginning a personalized acne-care routine. Your provider will determine the appropriate application frequency based on your skin's needs and tolerance.

Recommended for those concerned with acne, uneven skin tone, post-breakout discoloration, dullness, or rough texture.

Pro Tip: Starting with a lower concentration allows your skin to gradually adjust to exfoliating acids before considering a stronger formula. Your Acne Expert can help determine when, or if, increasing strength is appropriate.

You can explore the other available Mandelic Serum strengths here.

Avoid combining with other exfoliating acids or retinoids unless directed by your provider, and use broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher daily.

Purchase Authorization Required

This product requires authorization before purchase. Please select “Request Authorization” to learn more and complete our Acne Questionnaire.

This process helps ensure 5% Mandelic Serum is appropriate for your skin and complements your personalized acne-care regimen.

• L-Mandelic Acid: Alpha hydroxy acid that has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-fungal properties, improves the appearance of pigmentation
• L-Lactic Acid: Alpha hydroxy acid that has hydrating, exfoliating, and pigment reducing properties
• Sodium Hyaluronate (L): Moisturizing properties and attracts and holds water in the skin
• Niacinamide: Antioxidant that supports moisture retention and improves the appearance of skin tone and texture

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