Mandelic Serum
"If you are dealing with clogged pores, inflamed breakouts, post-breakout dark marks or rough texture, Face Reality Mandelic Serum is one of my favorite products to recommend. Mandelic acid reduces acne bacteria, speeds up cell turnover and helps prevent the dark marks a breakout can leave behind, and this serum is hydrating as well. My clients with reactive skin use it without irritation, and it is one we suggest during pregnancy at LAZ Clinic. If your skin is stinging or flaking right now, let your barrier recover before you start it."
Laziza S
Mandelic Acid
Larger molecular size AHA than glycolic or lactic acid, which allows for slower absorption and makes it ideal for sensitive and acne-prone skin.
Lactic Acid
AHA that gently exfoliates the skin’s surface while also providing hydration, making it ideal for sensitive or dry skin types.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Salt form of Hyaluronic Acid, which penetrates deeper into the skin. Attracts water, offering intense hydration and plumping effects.
Face Reality
“This is the core of most of my acne routines. Mandelic Serum works on congestion, tone, and texture, and Advanced Acne Med brings the benzoyl peroxide side of things. Two different mechanisms on the same problem is what gets stubborn acne moving.”
Face Reality
“I always pair Mandelic Serum with the Ultra Gentle Cleanser. It cleanses without stripping, so your skin stays comfortable and you can keep using your mandelic consistently. That consistency is really where the results come from.”
Lactic acid exfoliates and hydrates at the same time, which makes it the AHA for dry and easily irritated skin. Here is how it compares to glycolic and how to use it.
Mandelic acid exfoliates, slows pigment production and reduces acne bacteria all at once, which makes it the acid for post-breakout marks and deeper skin tones.
Sodium hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid, and usually the better choice. Here is why it is on the back of the bottle when the front says something else.
Niacinamide calms redness, strengthens the barrier, evens pigment and regulates oil, all without irritation. Here is why four to five percent is the number and how it fits with everything else.
Most people start with 5% Mandelic Serum for the face to help the skin adjust. The 11% is mainly used for the body, and while it can occasionally be used on the face, that should only be done under professional guidance.
Yes. Mandelic acid has a lower risk of triggering post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, making it a safer exfoliant choice for Fitzpatrick skin types IV–VI.
Yes, but introduce it slowly. Use Mandelic Serum in the morning and Acne Med (benzoyl peroxide) at night—or alternate days—to avoid over-drying. Always follow with hydration and SPF.
Start with every other day and increase to once daily as your skin adjusts. Apply to clean, dry skin after toner and before moisturizer or sunscreen. Avoid layering over flaking or irritated areas.
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Apply 1 pump evenly over the entire face after cleansing and toning. Let it dry fully, then continue with the rest of your routine.
Aqua (Water), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Mandelic Acid (L), Alcohol, Lactic Acid (L), Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Lactate, Sodium Hyaluronate (L), Niacinamide, Sodium PCA, Xanthan Gum, Urea, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Polyglyceryl-4 Capratee
