Mandelic Acid
Depends on dose
Mandelic
An AHA with a much larger molecule, derived from bitter almonds.
- What it does
- Actives & treatment
- Our take
- The size is the point. It penetrates slowly, so it's the gentlest AHA and the one that suits deeper skin tones and sensitive skin best, with the lowest risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation. Underused and worth asking for.
- What we look for
- 5-10%
- Suitable from
- Teen, 13+ · Young adult, 20+
- Best for
- Blemish & congestion · Dark marks & dullness · Aging & firmness
- Skin types
- Sensitive · Blemish-prone · Combination · Oily
What we read
- CIR; published tolerability data · reviewed Sep 2026
Every other ingredient, with the same treatment.
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