8 Best & Worst Mandelic Acid Serums & How They Work

[@trilliumastra]

I just started using the ordinay's mandelic acid about a month ago and my skin has never looked better. I have sensitive skin and rosacea and my skin cannot tolerate most acids, especially glycolic acid. Mandelic acid has been so amazing to provide gentle exfoliation without causing irritation. This video came at such a great time

[@dianaf6333]

I'm so glad to hear this, I'm going to try it on my dry, sensitive skin 😊

[@ugneugne5570]

Have you tried it? :)

[@banj6107]

How often do you use it

[@UnPeuDeTourisme]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@ugneugne5570I know you don’t talk to me but I have sensive and dry skin too. I tried mandelic acid (the ordinary) since September 2023 (~5month) once a week. And yes, it is really effective. It fade period acne/hyperpigmentation acne or stress acne very well. Make skin look more even. I love it.

[@emelliatamoh5569]

do u use it daily or weekly?

[@sannyc2325]

Thanks for this information you’re awesome

[@AlexMarushchak]

Cass, I have noticed (not just in this video) that while making lists or comparisons of the same/similar skincare products from different companies, you DO mention the price. However, you DON'T say the volume (all the time, along with the price). THE INKEY LIST Mandelic Acid Treatment at $12 for 15ml!!! might not look that attractive in comparison with The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA with the same price but for 30ml. Just a pinch of objectivity:) Thank you for doing what you do!

[@yogarcia6066]

I wanted to say this too. The price is not that low when you take into account the amount that you get 🥲

[@christinaphalen8861]

@@yogarcia6066 yes! To make it further complicated, I have used Inky List and you can get by with a very small amount (rice sized), but is that adequate?

[@yogarcia6066]

@@christinaphalen8861 Yes, that is something you can't really know... 😮‍💨

[@angelinebiswas7611]

Yes!

[@dg7438]

$/ML would make more sense.

[@BradleyGilbert]

Please review the Naturium Mandelic Topical Acid 12%! Also is it possible that Mandelic Acid at this high of a percentage can boost collagen production? The box claimed that it did but I was skeptical because I had never heard of this before. Thank you and I hope your doing well! Love you 😘

[@MP-up8zl]

Have you tried Stratia’s Soft Touch AHA? First mandelic acid product I ever tried and still a fave.

[@theresanichole9373]

Mandelic acid saved my skin! Almond clear makes great affordable mandelic products and so does Viviant skincare if you’re looking for medical grade!

[@supposedlyhuman]

What type of skin you have? Do you get pimples texture?

[@witkneemenyon5612]

I wanted to try almond clear

[@leonao795]

Mandelic acid sounds like a great happy medium exfoliant. Would you please consider reviewing the mandelic toner from Geek & Gorgeous? Always been curious. Thank u 💜

[@raynebeauty7444]

This is literally one of the best KZbin channels to exist. You have literally changed my life - and many others by the comments that I’ve read too. You deserve an award for empowering both young and old / men and women to make smart skin care choices and provide us with great options that actually work. You truly care, and I appreciate the transparency on everything -the prices, the brands, the science, the personal journey… truly honest opinions that isn’t motivated by money. In my humble opinion, you are one of the best KZbinrs out there… definitely one of the most needed.Thank you!

[@linnn708]

While my skin hates bha it LOVES mandelic acid. It really helped with my bacne. I use the wishtrends mandelic acid 5% its 120ml and lasts for so long

[@berlineczka]

Geek & Gorgeous Liquid Exfoliant in "Cheer Up" is 5% mandelic acid and 1% salicylic acid, and is great!

[@melaaron834]

Thank you for another great video! 💕 I’d only ever tried the ordinarys glycolic acid before and it just didn’t work for my sensitive skin and I thought AHA’s just weren’t for me 😢 Until I recently started using the Wishtrend mandelic acid and it’s been amazing!! It’s really helped with my stubborn whiteheads and been amazing for my skin texture and tone. I got the small travel size bottle to start out with and it’s lasted me a pretty long time so it works well with my budget too.

[@aprilneilson1163]

Girl do you use geek and gorgeous? It has a US store and I need you to try their products!

[@wendystalians7718]

HI, Cass, can I use tretinoin and mandolin acid together? If I use tret. At night and mand. In the morning? I get so confused with the actives on what I should and shouldn't use. BTW, I am a 60yo, fair skinned woman with dry skin who spent several decades in the sun. So now I'm dealing with dark spots. Thankyou 😉

[@simonemckee8840]

You shouldn't use them together. Use them each other day.

[@IzzyandMimi]

Congrats on 2 million, ur content is so informative! Thank you ♥

[@elizabethonstage]

Love you and your videos- you always make me smile 🩵🩵🩵 can you review the Naturium Mandelic acid??? 💗

[@ericka77]

My favorite mandelic acid product is from Stratia, it's their Soft Touch serum for $16. It is by far the gentlest skin exfoliator I have used. I have repurchased this one over and over again.

[@arfinasha7010]

Is it really effective???

[@KiemelLamb]

Thoughts on the Mandelic Bright 10% serum from Face theory? Liking it so far...

[@bettyausten9533]

Please anyone who use wishtrend mandelic acid 5,% please how to use it? Can serums be layer on top like alpha arbutin serum? Please

[@thesacredbombshell]

I've been trying to get the ordinary mandelic acid for forever but I literally can't find it anywhere in my location. I did buy the naturium 12% one hopefully it works well. Thanks for the video.

[@kaitlyneaguilar5604]

I have hormonal acne prone skin and have been thinking of starting mandelic acid and this video was very informative! Thank you! I will definitely try your recommendations

[@THEE.apples]

Stratia also has mandelic acid exfoliator. For $10

[@biancarusso8226]

Please review the Clearstem mandelic acid and the Lissy Skincare one!

[@visitingstatue69]

Mandelic Acid is SO good on my dry+sensitive skin. i cannot use any other AHA or BHA because they break me out. MA is the only one that i can use that chemically exfoliates me skin so nicely and causes no breakouts! i use the Face Theory's MA, its similar to The Ordinary's but better imo. its definitely an underrated ingredient

[@coya8coy175]

My fav is when it’s paired with salicylic acid; but I can’t find a formula without preservatives that irritate my skin. Had to settle for a mix with glycolic/lactic acid.

[@lerangm]

Chemist Confessions have a mandelic/BHA mix called "The Specialist". Can be used once weekly or adding small amounts to your moisturiser.

[@glomianpizza]

Some by mi aha 10% amino peeling ampoule has 10% mandelic acid with PHA and LHA.

[@angelgyal23]

Loved this video. Could you review Mandelbright from Face Theory?

[@hanywhiskey]

mandelic acid is absolutely underrated. helps so much with piercing bumps

[@elizangelarouffa5769]

Hello Cassandra, can you review the PSA heroine mandelic and licorice superfood glow toner? Love your recommendations!

[@motivational8347]

What about the Vivant 8% Mandelic Acid 3-in-1 Serum?

[@rosariocanalesg]

I love mandelic acid. My dermatologist gave me a mandelic acid serum to use in the morning bc I use tretinoin at night

[@CassandraBankson]

Hi Rosario, thank you for taking the time to comment. Great routine, keep it up and I appreciate you as a follower!!

[@aprilneilson1163]

PSA skincare has a heroine mandelic toner that rocks! Why haven't you tried it girl!

[@lululee1653]

The deal breaker on the inkey brand is that it has retinol. I use tretinoin so I can’t use this

[@runswithsoda]

Mandelic acid sounds gentle but it irritated my skin. I tried the wishtrend one. I can use AHA every 2 weeks with no problem. Acids are weird.

[@berlineczka]

"Acids are weird" - truer words have not been said. Mandelic acid dries and irritates my skin at 5% already, even when used once a week. In the meantime, I could use a 12% glycolic acid toner (glycolic is much stronger than mandelic) every day (I don't, cause that too much) and my skin would be just fine. Go figure :D

[@bobbies1562]

I use the Ordinary Mandelic Acid for the Keratosis Pilaris on my legs. It has worked very well, although the KP is not completely gone. Have been using it for about a year.

[@Mamignonne100]

Hello, Cassandra! Hope all is well with you! Can you please try the Mandelic Acid by Paula’s choice? It’s now in Canada… 6% Mandelic Acid it’s 2% Lactic acid…… A well as 7%PHA Mandelic acid Glycolic Acid blend by Cokokind Tumeric illumination Solution. It is available in Canada in Toronto in a store called SDM ( Shoppers Drugmart). But I know it is also available in The States too! It was recommended by some American Dermatologists; although I’d like your opinion too! Especially since you did offer😊 Please and merci bien!

[@karlabalin1110]

Hi Cass, if I use at night Tretinoin 0,025% Derm prescribed, it’s beneficial to use the wishtrend mandelic acid toner at day? Or it’s enough with tretinoin? I tolerate very well tretinoin without peeling or dryness. Many thanks. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🌈🌈

[@Joyce-to9nq]

I would like to recommend DR.WU 18% mandelic acid, very effecitive!

[@rainewhite333]

the tranexamic acid one please! im a black girl and want to know if mandelic, tranexamic, or a combo of both would give me the best results

[@brendagula6290]

So why are you trying to be like Hyram using bad words. That's the reason why I can't listen to Hyram cause he thinks the only way to talk is with offensive words.

[@3zisme]

Your videos are the best, besides of the amazing information, because of your wonderful sense of humor!

[@wesoley93]

That Allies of Skin is extremely old, they repackaged it over 2 yrs ago now

[@graciasporelvideo123]

I bought the whishtrend Mandelic acid, I use it the nights I do not use retinol. I have a question what can I use on top as mosterizer at night? What can I use on top? Thanks ❤

[@maureenburley1328]

Have tried the 5% L-Mandelic Acid Serum by gritty beauty?

[@chetnasingh2020]

If hyram's mandelic is in there, be minimalist tranexamic and mandelic serum definitely deserves to be in there. It has 3% mandelic acid, 3% tranexamic acid plus Acetyl Glucosamine, Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid, a little bit of Salicylic acid and Turmeric root extract For people of color who need something for hyperpigmentation, this is a must try

[@lukasbutrimavicius]

Hello Cassandra! Would you try FAU skin (Korean brand) SOS line products? Their main ingredient is Centella asiatica🦋 in Lithuania, the best estheticians recommends it, so I would love to know your oppinion on it, because I trust your oppinion, your knowleadge helped me soo much to improve my skin!🦋🦋

[@krayyyyy]

Mandelic acid from clearstem! I would love it you could review that or better yet their whole brand.

[@elizabethespinal15]

Can you review the mandelic acid from Vivant

[@marynitacepeda]

I use face reality am and pm and it’s too expensive on top of the other products I use daily… I’m thinking to try the inkey list one as a replacement. I’ve tried to slowly stop using it overall but then my skin started purging and i couldn’t stand it so I started back with face reality again but man committing to the price has become insane. So I I hope inkeylist works.

[@marynitacepeda]

Why is inkeylist mandelic better than face reality??

[@krisr3612]

Cellbone has been making mandelic acid skincare products for forever.

[@magengordon3584]

SOME BY MI AHA 10% Amino Peeling Ampoule. I just started using it, so far I like it.

[@Cocobellaeh]

Best bar skin care, please please please. Quite honestly, I love dive bar soap to wash off Make up

[@BarbaraT.]

Can I use mandelic acid (2 times a week maybe)if I use tretinoin at night? Thanks!

[@jandymic770]

What about video about good bar skincare or really eco friendly skincare ?

[@newfolder6641]

Thank you, is an understatement... The way & depth of your assessment & info. sharing is simply brilliant. I not only learnt from you, I can now decide the better Mandelic Acid Cleanser & leave-on, best for my skin type. I'm pleased you spoke on darker pigmented sistas. Cheers girl! 🎉

[@zistheword]

Please try the new sofie pavit skincare mandelic acid! I reallllly want to know if it's any good.

[@stephaniegrehan9084]

I love the Wishtrend mandelic acid because I can just use it as a toner and I haven't used up the serum stage of my skincare for exfoliation. And it lasts for ages!

[@bettyausten9533]

What do you layer after it?...I just got mine and not sure if I can layer other product like BOJ glow serum on top

[@stephaniegrehan9084]

@@bettyausten9533 Anything you want! Haha. I don't think that would make your skin cranky, but if it does just use them on separate days. You only need to use the exfoliant two or maybe three times a week

[@linnn708]

@@bettyausten9533 I usually just use a hydrating toner or serum after, and a azelaic acid serum. Sometimes even a retinol. But ofc only if u know your skin can handel that

[@JNWG79]

I’m curious re: Snoxiin. I have very little desire to use something that is primarily meant to provide immediate, temporary results. I’m in this for the long haul. I’ve been using argereline for quite some time and do feel like I see results. I’m wondering if Snoxiin is primarily for immediate/temporary results or if it also provides longer term results.

[@Teresa-wq5nv]

👋😜 Hit the 👍💖👍💖👍

[@DRVenard]

Right! So more people will get this on their feed!

[@bershelleparks5035]

Roc has a mandelic acid as well 🙂

[@16caimar8]

How long until you see results? 2 months?

[@dilanmak383]

Anyone with melasma!! How did you get rid of it???? Its seems like nothing I use works including Mitchell products

[@mintSama]

Hi, for winter use retinol, AHA's (only during the winter and only at night time). For day time Vit C serums or other antioxidant serums + spf50. For the summer use Vitamin C, Alpha Arbutin, Niacinamide etc based serums day or night (I prefer night) along with waterproof spf50 all day and when you go out always wear a big hat and generally avoid the sun as much as possible. So far I've only tried the summer routine and it has already faded and dispersed my melasma so much that other people can't notice it.

[@StarPanda7]

I miss the Nip and Fab Venom line. It was the best of the best.

[@sedonatrellevik]

What about Naturium mandelic acid?

[@grespinosa]

Am I the only one who's loving Cassandra's eyelashes in this video? 🤩 I wonder if she's sporting lash extensions! 😍

[@IttyBitty412]

TEETH SWELL UP??? EXCUSE ME?

[@dylanchase2721]

What about Tartaric and Malic?

[@samshidoesmusic]

Ive missed your educational videos :)

[@fiocherry]

How long should I keep the mandelic acid for (expiration date)?

[@clarewhite3004]

Um, check the expiration date on your product?

[@nikki2370]

I'm loving the natural hair recently

[@c.i.p318]

Omg you're so funny!

[@lauracordoba8392]

I swear by the ordinary mandelic acid. I pair it with thermal water to help absorb the ha and then a cream with vit. A, e and alantoine. My skin's never been better

[@juhnetmickerdy]

The issue with that is you’re supposed to apply exfoliating acids to dry skin because they can be irritating . However, if it doesn’t irritate your skin then I’m glad it works for you. :)

[@lauracordoba8392]

@@juhnetmickerdy not at all...i'm impressed how gentle it is

[@aloooo3043]

Clearstem has a great one!

[@dapurmerro]

Joss

[@judithmorales6495]

I have a sensitive combo skin which is really difficult to find a AHA that doesn't burn up my face, By Wishtrend Mandelic Acid 5% prep water is a must for me. Highly Recommended.

[@bettyausten9533]

After using it, do you use other serum on top?

[@sithlord1782]

So how do we feel about FaceTheory Mandelibright Serum S7. I like it, especially for the price, are these other ones any better?

[@juhnetmickerdy]

I found their mandelic acid to be too strong! Plus it’s no longer affordable because of their price increase. They didn’t leap, they jumped.

[@sithlord1782]

@juhnetmickerdy see I haven't grabbed it in a while I gotta check it out now I remember it being like $20, not cheapest but deflee not the worst. You know what maybe it was strong though. I'm one of those people who used the Ordinary peeling solution and tret in the same night so I may nit have fully realized (my bad to all friends I told to buy it 😅)

[@franciscopartida2737]

Thank god the prices were getting cheaper as the video went on. LMMFAO

[@88888888tiago]

💚

[@DELLRS2012]

Neostrata’s clarifying cleanser has mandelic acid, salicylic acid, and tea tree oil. It is amazing!!!! My skin is too sensitive for harsh exfoliation and I need something daily. I’ve been using it for years and stock up on Black Friday sale. Cassandra, I would love to see you do a review!!! There is a place for wash off products. They simplify routines and help sensitive skin folks have a little more control when building up to exfoliating ingredients 😊

[@destinylamont]

I stopped using exfoliating products a year ago and I want to get back into them. I've also heard that mandelic acids are great for sensitive skin. thanks!

[@JasmineAkosia]

I love mandelic acid! Been using the one from stratia and it’s so gentle yet effective for my acne and dark spots.

[@johnmichaelarnaud]

Thank you for saying it, Cassandra. Does The Ordinary "+HA" every product they make? Just stop.

[@pirithecute3562]

When I started my AHA game, I gravitated towards By Wishtrend's Mandelic acid and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. By far, the best product. I switched to glycolic acid much later after I became more tolerant toAHAs.

[@dg7438]

I've been using Cellbone Mandelic acid 25%, good price and simple lab qlty. ingredients.

[@ew4626]

I’m confused: Are iron oxides in sunscreen required to minimize hyperpigmentation? Is zinc in mineral sunscreen enough?

[@anastasiaboyko2656]

Hey, can I still use The ordinary mandalic acid 10% if I'm pregnant?

[@chetnasingh2020]

Yes you can If it feels irritating on patch test, go for PHA instead If it doesn't irritate your dkin, it is one of the safe option for pregnant women