L-Mandelic Acid 8% Serum
Description
A targeted resurfacing serum created to clarify, smooth and brighten the skin.
L-Mandelic Acid works alongside niacinamide, peptides, licorice root and green tea to gently refine uneven texture, improve the appearance of blemishes and post-breakout marks, and promote a clearer, more even-looking complexion.
As a larger-molecule alpha hydroxy acid, mandelic acid exfoliates more gradually than many other AHAs, making it an effective option for skin that needs visible resurfacing with a more measured approach.
Antioxidant and barrier-supporting ingredients help balance the active formula, leaving skin looking smoother, clearer and more radiant over time.
Introduce gradually and use consistently for refined texture, clearer-looking skin and more even tone.
Key Benefits
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Gently exfoliates and resurfaces the skin
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Helps clarify congested and blemish-prone skin
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Improves the appearance of post-breakout marks and uneven tone
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Helps smooth rough or uneven texture
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Refines the appearance of pores
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Supports a brighter, more radiant complexion
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Niacinamide helps support the skin barrier and moisture retention
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Antioxidants help protect against environmental stress
Use
Apply 2 drops to clean, dry skin, avoiding the eye area.
Begin by using every other evening for the first two weeks to allow skin to acclimate. Frequency can then be adjusted according to your skin's tolerance, other active products in your routine and seasonal changes.
Avoid combining with other strong exfoliating products in the same routine if skin becomes sensitive or irritated.
Daily sun protection is essential when using exfoliating acids. Follow with Canopy SPF40 every morning and reapply as directed.
Key Ingredients
L-Mandelic Acid
An alpha hydroxy acid derived from bitter almonds that gently exfoliates the skin's surface, helping improve the appearance of blemishes, post-breakout marks, uneven texture and discoloration. Its larger molecular size allows for more gradual exfoliation than smaller-molecule AHAs.
Niacinamide
A form of vitamin B3 that helps support the skin barrier, improve moisture retention and promote a smoother, more even-looking complexion while providing antioxidant support.
Licorice Root
A soothing, antioxidant-rich botanical that helps improve the appearance of uneven tone and discoloration while supporting calm, comfortable skin.
Green Tea
Rich in antioxidants, green tea helps soothe the skin and provide protection against environmental stress.
Peptides
Skin-supporting peptides help condition the skin and complement the resurfacing formula for a smoother, healthier-looking complexion.
Full Ingredients
Purified Water, 8% L-Mandelic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance (Green Tea Extract).
