Mandelic Acid (AHA)
Exfoliating AcidA gentle, large-molecule AHA — good for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Good for
Texture
Brightening
How to use
Exfoliant — start 1–2× a week, always wear SPF, and don’t stack with other acids or retinoids the same night.
Pairings
Pairs well with
Niacinamide
Barrier support for acids
Snail Mucin
Soothes after exfoliation
Time it right
Retinoid
Additive irritation
Use on separate days
BHA
Double exfoliation
Use on separate days
L-Ascorbic Acid
Stacked low-pH irritation
Use on separate days
Benzoyl Peroxide
Additive drying
Use on separate days
Azelaic Acid
Compounded exfoliation
Use on separate days
Copper Peptides
Low pH folds peptides
Leave a gap between them
Peptides
Space for absorption
Leave a gap between them
Products with Mandelic Acid (AHA)
Minimalist
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
Exuviance
Bubble
SKIN1004
florence by mills
Bubble
Peace Out
Mad Hippie
COSRX
The Ordinary
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare