Mandelic Acid Serum

Mandelic acid is commonly loved because it gives a gentler-feeling exfoliation compared to stronger acids like glycolic. It is designed to help smooth the look of dull, rough surface buildup without the harsh scrub or aggressive peel feeling. Everyone’s skin is different, so we recommend starting slowly, using it 2–3 nights per week, and patch testing before first use.

This serum is made for women who want a gentler approach to exfoliation, especially if harsh scrubs, strong peels, or stronger acids have felt like too much in the past. If your skin is very sensitive, start with a patch test and use it only 1–2 nights per week at first. Avoid using it on broken, irritated, sunburned, or freshly shaved skin.

Glycolic acid can be powerful, but many women find it too stingy, drying, or easy to overdo. Mandelic acid is often chosen by people who want smoother, brighter-looking skin but prefer a gentler-feeling acid. It helps target dullness, rough texture, and dead skin buildup while being easier to introduce slowly into a simple nighttime routine.

It helps gently exfoliate dead skin buildup on the surface of your face. That buildup can make your skin look dull, rough, tired, uneven, or congested — even when you cleanse and moisturise. With consistent use, the serum helps reveal skin that looks smoother, brighter, fresher, and more polished.

Sometimes skin looks “dry” because dead surface buildup is making it appear rough, flaky, or dull. That is why adding more moisturiser does not always fix the problem. Moisturiser helps hydrate, but gentle exfoliation helps clear away the surface buildup that can hide your natural glow and make makeup cling to texture.

This serum is designed to help improve the look and feel of rough surface texture, dullness, clogged-looking pores, and uneven-looking skin. It does not claim to treat acne or any medical skin condition, but many women use gentle exfoliating acids when their skin feels bumpy, congested, or not as smooth as they want it to feel.

It can help. One of the biggest reasons makeup looks cakey, patchy, or uneven is rough surface texture and dead skin buildup. By gently exfoliating that buildup over time, this serum helps skin feel smoother and more polished, which can help foundation and concealer sit more evenly.

Some women notice their skin feels softer or smoother first. The look of dullness, rough texture, and uneven tone usually improves with consistent use over time. For best results, use it consistently for at least 30–60 days and avoid overloading your routine with too many active products at once.

Start slowly. We recommend using it 2–3 nights per week at first, especially if you are new to exfoliating acids. Once your skin adjusts, you can increase usage depending on your skin’s tolerance. More is not always better — consistency and a healthy skin barrier matter more than using it too often too soon.

We do not recommend using exfoliating acids and retinol in the same routine unless your skin is already very used to both. To keep things simple, use this serum on alternate nights from retinol. If your skin starts feeling dry, tight, or irritated, reduce frequency and focus on moisturising.

To avoid irritation, keep your routine simple. Many people prefer vitamin C in the morning and exfoliating acids at night. If you are new to active skincare, introduce one product at a time so you can see how your skin responds before layering multiple actives together.

Yes. When using exfoliating skincare, you should apply SPF during the day. Exfoliation can make skin more sun-sensitive, so sunscreen is important if you want to protect your glow and avoid undoing the progress you are making with your routine.

Some people notice temporary changes when introducing exfoliating acids, especially if their skin is congested or they are using too many active products at once. Start slowly and do not combine it with multiple strong exfoliants. If your skin becomes painful, very red, or irritated, stop use and let your skin recover.

This serum is different from a basic moisturising serum because it focuses on gentle exfoliation. If your skin looks dull, rough, or tired no matter how much you moisturise, the issue may be surface buildup. Mandelic acid helps target that buildup so your skin can look smoother, brighter, and fresher with consistent use.

Face scrubs can feel satisfying, but they can also leave skin feeling raw, stripped, or overworked if used too aggressively. Mandelic acid offers a gentler chemical exfoliation approach that helps smooth the look of dead skin buildup without needing to physically scrub your face.

If your skin feels dry or tight, reduce how often you use it and make sure you are following with moisturiser. This usually means your skin needs a slower introduction. Avoid using it alongside other exfoliating products until your skin feels comfortable again.

You’re covered by our money-back guarantee. Try it consistently as part of your nighttime routine, and if you feel like it is not the right fit for your skin, contact our support team within the guarantee window and we’ll make it right.