HOW TO USE MANDELIC ACID | The Ordinary, WISHTREND, & MORE | Dr Dray

[@Forstinger19]

Just began using the ordinary Mandelic acid 2x per week (retinol 2x per week on other days) and have found it has helped my hyperpigmentation a ton (I use spf 30 every day too).

[@makeuptwins1015]

Do you use it on dry or damp skin ?

[@Forstinger19]

@@makeuptwins1015 I follow the directions on the back of the bottle from the Ordinary (apply after washing in the pm,. I apply mine after double washing it with oil cleanser and cetaphil. My skin is usually damp but has been blotted with my towel. I apply moisturizer over top after about an hour and wash off in the AM.

[@wtrlily4246]

do you use it for dark under eyes ? Or did u notice any changes?

[@ohbbyelena]

Has it helped for skin texture? I have tiny little bumps on my forehead which I want to be gone

[@ritasharqawi7367]

@@Forstinger19 what retinol please

[@gennaa6111]

The Wishtrend mandelic acid is unmatched! It tingles the first couple of times I used it but after that it stopped tingling! It is so hydrating while removing all my flaky skin, and never irritated my sensitive skin once!! It will literally leave your skin GLOWING!!!!! 🙌🏻 great for people who want glowy glass skin

[@iislandhunny69]

Do you leave it on and then put moisturizer or wash it off first?

[@tce6363]

@@iislandhunny69 U dont need to wash it off. Just make sure to use it on cleansed skin first, then u can put whatever u want after

[@madalinas.8694]

I use the wish trend mandelic acid , too, and indeed it leaves your skin glowing ! 💗

[@gennaa6111]

@@iislandhunny69 I put it on and then use the cerave ceramide lotion or the Holika holika ceramide cream and I wake up with glowing skin the next morning! ❤️

[@ashk5033]

does it work for dry skin as well ☺️

[@maanddyt]

This is SO helpful! Definitely going to try these.

[@aylayigit2368]

Dr Dray the mindreader! 💗😇💗 You have a heart of gold! Happy Tuesday!

[@rileyvaughan6349]

Thank you so much for this video I just bought mandelic acid and I am super excited to try!! You always got my back dr dray🙌🏼

[@lelasmith1293]

Thank you so much for all your invaluable content! Your videos have helped my skin so much and have saved me so much money not wasting my money on all the unnecessary crap! Can you please do a video on the recent reformulations that have come out lately? I know Cerave and Cetaphil both removed parabens from their skincare line and replaced with other preservatives. First aid beauty totally changed a lot of their formulas unfortunately. I would love to know your opinion on these reformulations and should we expect different experiences from the new formulations as consumers? Thank you!

[@BedboundME]

Geek and gorgeous do a 1% salicylic acid & 3 -6% (I can’t remember) mandelic water serum. I haven’t tried it myself but am considering as I find 2% BHA quite harsh. Thanks for sharing the neutralyze moisturiser, it can be bought in the UK for £21 imported from the USA which is fab. All in one products are rare & It, like G & G, contains sarcosine for oil control. Great to see these companies trying to address the many layers of acne / oily skin

[@chocciechippie4770]

I'm considering purchasing a mandelic acid product very soon, so this video is really helpful and informative. Loving the bright nail colour and your hair is very shiny and beautiful.

[@fatimabibihoosen]

I started using the Ordinary Mandelic acid and I fell in love. Really helping fade my acne scars /PIE and smoothing out the texture and most importantly, keeping my closed comedones under control

[@1Gajaa]

How do you often personally? :)

[@kawthar3846]

did it get rid of ur closed comedones??

[@BriaBarrows]

I love it

[@KabirKhan-hj1gs]

Hey are you using mandelic acid till now or you switched?

[@unexpected7837]

@@KabirKhan-hj1gs I'm using it

[@kirstenglacejuanitas9915]

This is truly informative! Thank you so mUch Dr. Dray. 🤗🤗🤗

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching!

[@A-fg7ov]

Can you please do a video on the specific acne/skin/hair issues that are a result from PCOS (hair loss, pre-diabetes, fatigue, acne, hirsutism, scarring, etc) and how young girls/women can treat them? Like what products/medications/procedures work best, please? Also if there are any differences in Black Women? Thank you so much for this channel & what you do!

[@A-fg7ov]

And if possible can you do a video on treating Hollow/Sunken/Deep Set eyes? As well as Dark Eyelids? Any treatments on those?

[@sophiejew]

I would a video on both too please!

[@lavanderpham6677]

I hate this syndrome so so much at the point I want to leave this world pretty soon like now

[@daniellegagnon5102]

Happy Tuesday! Love it! Thank you for sharing with us! Neutrogena has a product with mandelic acid!

[@DrDrayzday]

Thank you! You too!

[@faas6679]

Just received newsletter on your master class with Avene! Registered and looking forward to !!

[@monye9963]

I've been waiting for this video

[@proserpina3659]

Dr Dray that sweater looks amazing on you, it's definitely your colour!

[@DrDrayzday]

Oh thank you!

[@lisagardner4814]

@@DrDrayzday can this be used on seborrheic derm it was recommended for me to use from people on my Facebook page I follow

[@Joyce.671]

Great video Dr. Dray

[@marylawman8603]

Thanks for explaining this particular acid. I've tried glycolic acid and it was just too harsh for my skin. This sounds like it could be an alternative for me. As always appreciate all you do. Happy Tuesday, Dr Dray! I hope you have a lovely evening. 💖

[@gaganpreetbhullar1736]

Same here

[@oliviayin6363]

I used to use the Exfol-A-Forte from Vivant skincare back in the day and I know it has Mandelic acid in it, as well as Vitamin A.. It is actually a fantastic product and really helped my acne, but its just so pricey!! I find that these days you can find a lot of nicely formulated active-ingredient serums at the drugstore pretty affordably.

[@Joannabanana1989]

I love Vivant too but it costs a fortune! Almond Clear makes a cheaper mandelic acid wash that works just as well.

[@vaneeand]

Makeup Artists Choice has amazing Mandelic toner and serum. It got me through 6 years of pregnancy and BF. Very affordable. No frills packaging and it comes in brown or opaque packaging.

[@heidikamrath1951]

MUAC is great!

[@MissLee545]

Great information as always, but the color of that sweater is beautiful on you!

[@Hairprincess1.1]

Yayy!!! Love a new video from Dr Dray💗💗💗thanks for all your hard work!! Please start a podcast:)

[@pajinagalwinmarki.9102]

I just subscribed Doc. You should have 2M subscriber by now.

[@Veronica-678]

thank you for your deep explanation

[@edenmelkamu4570]

Thank you so much. I got important information from this video.

[@whitepaper5241]

Mandelic acid is the only AHA leave-on product that my skin can tolerate. I personally love the Wishtrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water. That one contains a lot of beneficial ingredients for the skin, and it's cheap and comes in a big bottle. Even the travel size lasts me for 3+ months. It was so effective at treating whiteheads and regulating sebum production on my skin. It helped a bit with hyperpigmentation and made sunscreen application feel a lot smoother. I currently don't use any AHA or BHA products as i already use another actives that work better on my skin, but it'll remain as one of the products that i love and will always recommend to people. Thanks for the video and all the information that you never fail to give us, and thanks for including one of my favorite products!

[@selamhazel4708]

What is the actives that work better for you 👀

[@Itsmyytimee]

What are the products that work better?

[@niharikatiwari8959]

@@selamhazel4708 good question 👍

[@saracoolly9996]

Hello from Thailand. ^^ You're my favorite person on youtube, Dr Dray. I've been watching your videos for months because your advice is very effective, logical, and honest.This is my first comment ever on KZbin. ^^ Thank you for being you. ^^

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching

[@no89lan3]

I've been using the Youth to the people exfoliant with mandelic acid and I've been loving it

[@nai9410]

Can you use mandelic acid and azelaic acid together?

[@debrabritt1581]

Wow! A lot of excellent information. When watching many of your videos, I feel as if I’m taking a course by a professional who truly wants to meet my personal needs. Once again, thank you.

[@Uncle-Charlie]

Continuous amazement of so much information condensed in such a short amount of time. You are a great teacher! ☕️🍏💃🏻⭐️

[@DrDrayzday]

thank you so much!

[@nadab4750]

👱‍♀️❤

[@Uncle-Charlie]

@@nadab4750 🤠

[@Uncle-Charlie]

@@DrDrayzday sure thing! ⭐️

[@marylawman8603]

Happy Tuesday, Uncle Charlie! How are things with you? I hope all is well and hope you had a nice day! 😊🍂🍁🍂

[@mariesikkink2984]

Love the Wishtrend mandelic acid 🖤

[@evelynross6144]

Excellent content 👍🏻

[@darshanashah3948]

Happy Fall Dr. Dray! 🎃 🍁🍂☕

[@DrDrayzday]

Same to you!

[@pearlharbor4790]

Dr. DRAY, IS THIS SAFE TO USE FOR PEOPLE WITH VITILIGO? THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR VALUABLE INFORMATION. I LOVE WHEN YOU HAVE YOIR HAIR DOWN. AND WHEN YOU SAY " WELL HEY GUYS"

[@99charob]

Can you use Mandelic acid with vitamin c at the same time?

[@garimanikesh9943]

Thankyou so much😍 God bless you 🤗

[@marykomboshadjisolomou1844]

Happy Saturday Dr Dray. Can you apply peptides serum , hyaluronic acid or green tea serum after madelic acid?

[@anniesmolkin7685]

I use the mandelic acid by the ordinary in the morning . And sometimes I don't need to I will use a moisturizer with salicylic acid instead. I am relatively new to alpha hydroxy acid..I discovered it accidentally when I used this toner it was vichy Idelia peeling and realized something was different in it that I needed, and since I have been looking into all these things....I also have the neostrata cleanser with pha and mandelic acid and salicylic acid and I only use it once In a while

[@BoricuaGirl69]

Love the nail polish and the frequency of your videos. Not a lot of Mandelic Acid videos out there so appreciate this info. Thank you and happy Tuesday ya’ll 🥰

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching

[@nadab4750]

👱‍♀️❤

[@BoricuaGirl69]

@@nadab4750 😍

[@eileengalindo4949]

Can you/ have you done a video on hibiclens for acne? I recently had it suggested to me but don’t know much about it other than it’s used sometimes to prep the skin for surgery.

[@_xiaotin8490]

Happy Tuesday!!

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Tuesday

[@lindih111]

Happy Tuesday Dr Dray🌸☕

[@whitneybrown4067]

Greetings Lindi H hope u r well n Happy Tuesday😀👍💜….

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Tuesday

[@HannahLWithers]

I have started using The Ordinary mandelic acid and love it! I am wondering if you can use Elf Holy Hydration lotion with this. It has peptides in it and I’m not sure you can mix them?

[@SkintitaApril]

Is it alright to use mandelic acid together with 20% azelaic acid? Thank you.. 💕

[@Cobaltblueprism]

This video answered all of my questions on mandelic acid. I just applied TO's today and so far no reactions. I am excited to try it because usually, I don't do well with AHAs. Thanks.

[@swisdom9117]

Any update?

[@DrReedB0928]

Love mandelic acid! Have a beautiful day Dr Dray and peeps ❤️ ☕😎🎉☀️🥤

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Tuesday

[@nadab4750]

👱‍♀️❤

[@lisagardner4814]

Does it help with flakes and texture

[@rosek6513]

I bought few months ago but hesitant to use,now I m good to go,thanku

[@1231657]

Best teacher ever

[@nicolajustice9865]

Dr Dray, your thoughts please, would Mandelic Acid be a better choice than Naturium Tranexamic Acid 5%. I have been using Naturium 2 days/week when off tretinoin. I would like to improve pigmentation and wrinkles, I don’t use any AHAs currently. Thank you

[@jevans4648]

That color is fantastic on you!

[@glyphic313]

Dr Dray- have you tried the neutrogena hydro boost sunscreen and exfoliating cleanser?

[@YetundeOg]

❤️❤️❤️Thanks Dr Dray! I tried mandelic acid and I purged for about two months. I have stopped for now. I guess I'd have to reduce the application time.

[@randeepgill7409]

How bad was ur purge

[@TheCRYSTALLURE]

If you introduce it slowly like once a week it should slowly work better that way. What’s what I did and I’m oily sensitive! Didn’t have many issues. Hopefully it works for you again.

[@esosaosayamwen9152]

can you recommend a cleanser? I'm worried a serum might be too sensitive for me.

[@sonjaforrester9255]

Anyone can share the difference in mandelic and lactic acid? I use the ordinary 10% lactic acid and love it.

[@godricgryffindor8129]

Hi dr, cani i use vitamin c after mandelic acid?

[@paulahatch9955]

Happy Tuesday Dr Dray...see you tomorrow x💙🤩🍁🍂🎃

[@DrDrayzday]

You too!

[@johnsskincarereviews]

Mandelic acid is amazing, love Stratia's 10% formulation. Refines skin texture and barely ever stings!

[@makeuptwins1015]

Do you use it on dry or damp skin?

[@selamhazel4708]

@@makeuptwins1015 either

[@cynthiavaldez1182]

Thank you!!!

[@kalyanipatle809]

I love your videos and they are very helpful. Can you review Allies of Skin Mandelic acid serum? Or just give the product recommendation for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

[@KweenLatifa87]

I've just purchased the PCA gel HQ free, I haven't tried before so looking forward to using it for my breakouts and post pimple scars after using tretinoin for 5 months:( I'll have to try the mendalic one in the future :)

[@tonyj4271]

have a great Tuesday guys

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Tuesday!

[@mayamorabito1669]

Hello ☺️☺️ can mandelic ácid be used alongside bakuchiol though?

[@victoriarose466]

Thank you for the amazing video, Dr. Dray! I have a quick question, though. I recently found out that almonds make skin break out and the Wishtrend mandelic acid water contains sweet almond extract. Do you think this product will be problematic for me? Thanks!

[@frankie9953]

mandelic acid is derived from almonds

[@chipichipichapachapamagicomidu]

Hey, I’ve been wanting to start an antiperspirant treatment (with aluminium) at night, but I’m not sure where to put it on my night routine, and also if I can use it with retinoid (tretinoin). My night routine is: hyaluronic acid serum -> tretinoin -> moisturizer Thank you very much, I love your videos and have learned so much from it! Cheers from Brazil!!

[@QueenIvania]

Hi Dr. Dray I have sensitive skin & I just purchased the Wishtrend mandelic acid prep water. I wanted to ask you what moisturizer do you recommend I use after ? Thank you so much for your time.

[@charvanr312]

Awesome vid! Will cycle to mandelic once I finish the glycolic/lactic mix by CeraVe. Question on different topic: is horomone replacement therapy known to trigger severe hair loss?

[@louiegraphy]

this is perfect! 💜 i’ll be trying mandelic acid once i finish my lactic acid serum and glycolic acid toner. 😊

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching

[@nadab4750]

👱‍♀️❤

[@erinr5585]

Im currently using the NeoStrata one. Its great.

[@Fictionallove345]

I have sensitive rosacea-prone skin and I bought the wishtrend mandelic acid and I am just so scared to use it but I really want to incorporate a gentle exfoliator since I have some acne scars, small bumps, and some visible pores. This winter season has been hell for me 😭

[@Hemmyii]

I’ve been using the ordinary’s mandelic acid 1 time per week and it hasn’t irritated me. I was really scared to try it too (also rosacea and dermatitis prone). Good luck!

[@karicymbalsky5892]

I have rosacea also and mandelic acid and azealic acid are okay for our skin stay away from lactic, salicylic and glycolic acid I follow the beauty junkie monkey

[@elettramia6380]

I use lactid acid from amlactin. I have sensitive skin with rosacea as well but my type is the little red veins and my face can get red and flushed/ hot. The amlactin is for the body but I just take a tad bit and mix it with other moisturizer to dilute it for my face. Works good for my sensitive skin. Lactid acid is supposedly best for sensitive skin types

[@noscreadur]

I found this ingredient in a UK for peel product. This stuff really works on feet: great sheets of skin comes away, spectacular! [if a little grotesque,lol].

[@nurawright7521]

Hi Dr. Dray, thank you for your video. Can I use Vitamin C (Naturium) and the Wishtrend Mandelic Acid both in the morning?

[@thatgirl5630]

I’m thinking about buying this acid bc I have dark spots and sensitive/acne prone skin! So I think ima give it a go!!!

[@maipensapparot]

Dr Dray, what about tartaric acid, gluconolactone or lactobionic acid for sensitive skin as options for mandelic acid??

[@ayekaernie]

Highly recommend Dr. Wu Mandelic acid 8% and 18%. It is from Taiwan and you can sometimes buy it off Amazon.

[@Ciel_DJ]

Serious question - has anyone with GENUINELY sensitive skin used the Wishtrend Mandelic Acid and enjoyed it and also seen results? I have very dry sensitive skin with an easily compromised barrier and rosacea. that toner stung like crazy the entire time I used it, took me months to get through it as a result, and I never saw any change to my skin tone from it. i think my skin doesn't like mandelic acid or maybe it's just that product? I've spoken to other skincare enthusiasts online who had similar experiences and frankly confused why this product gets recommended by EVERY influencer. any idea why it stings so much? not even glycolic acid or lactic acid stings my face that badly and those actually deliver perceivable-to-the-naked-eye results.

[@selamhazel4708]

It’s just that product. The acid itself is fine.

[@c.9914]

The positive comments about it almost read like they got it for free or are working on some kind of commission per comment lol

[@nafeesarubaiya7549]

U can try by applying Toner before directly using it on your skin

[@malinsolbakk9705]

Can you use 5/10% mandelic acid and 2% BHA together?

[@lisaunderwood1486]

I need to try to implement for evening routine the retinol serum too

[@anneflores8828]

Hi dr dray I love your skin. What is your type of skin and your regimen🌸

[@michelleburgos7619]

What does the combination of mandelic and glycolic acid gives to the skin?

[@bluemoonlight9765]

can I use mandelic acid on inner thigh and under arm for hyperpigmentation

[@missf79]

Dr Dray, is sodium methoxymethylglycinate safe to use with a Bronopol and Quaternium-15 allergy? I’m unsure 😐

[@Ms.Lady_Caramel]

Does it matter what kind of moisturizer is used over the wishtrend mandelic acid?

[@LadySundari]

Thanks Dr Dray! I'm so glad this came up I've been on Google for a long time the last few days but unfortunately have not been successful in finding the answer to my question. So, I don't use any form of retinol but I love the wishtrend mandelic acid and recently bought tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate and azelaic acid. The issue I'm having is I would like to use the Vit C morning and night but I'm afraid which to use and when! Can you help? As always, I use sunscreen and I'm subscribed! Thanks!

[@user-wg7fc5ps4v]

I'm not Dr. Dray but I can tell you that you can use all three of them together and either day or night. They don't have any relative contraindications that prevent them from being used together with the only consideration being your own skin's tolerance.

[@LadySundari]

@@user-wg7fc5ps4v thanks! I thought AHAs shouldn't be used at the same time as azelaic acid?

[@selamhazel4708]

Why would you use a vitamin C at night? Most ppl would just use it in the morning and azaleic acid can be used morning and/or at night. You can apply it after vitamin C but ppl caution to go slow

[@sheri6089]

what are natural products (that can be used on the face) have mandolin acid in them?

[@Swboy93]

Hello! Couple of questions ! What would you consider ascorbic acid as aha or bha ? Also what about using charcoal in a face wash . Thanks dr dray !!!

[@ohbbyelena]

Ascorbic acid is a different word for Vitamin C. It’s not an AHA or BHA. BHA = Salicylic acid AHA = Glycolic acid, Lactic acid, Mandelic acid, Tartaric acid, Malic acid, Citric acid

[@thecausemos]

Does the ordinary rose hip seed oil count as a retinoid not to use with mandalic acid?

[@avadakeduhvra]

Help Dr dray I have a serious question, why do all shave creams feel “alkaline”? They all feel like I’ve washed my face with dove bar soap. Even the aveeno one. I thought it was gonna leave my skin feeling soft but it’s the same ☹️ , why can’t I just use conditioner to shave its so effortless and leaves my skin feeling buttery smooth! Why can’t they make shave creams/gels that condition like that🙄

[@maricelg777]

Happy Tuesday, Dr. Dray 🎀🌸🤍

[@whitneybrown4067]

Greetings Maricel Gundayao hope u r well n Happy Tuesday😀👍💜….

[@DrDrayzday]

Same to you!

[@nadab4750]

👱‍♀️❤

[@maricelg777]

@@nadab4750 hi welcome back ☺️🌸🎀🤍

[@nadab4750]

@@maricelg777 Thanks for missing me Maricel 😘. I still watch Dr Dray everyday and read all the comments & replies, however I'm not always an "early" viewer. I'm trying to look after my skin & brain (cognative & mental) health etc. by getting enough "beauty" sleep. As Melbourne is ahead of Houston time, Dr Dray uploads at 3am Australian summer time...which is too late too stay up every day! During winter it was 'just' 2am, which was also a bit too late...but I did stay up! 🌆🦉 I still may occassionally be there "early" (if I'm not working the next day), but may not comment at the time, or I may just leave a quick 👱‍♀️❤. The problem is that I just get too curious; but now normally watch Dr Dray a few hours later, whilst I'm enjoying my breakfast and "biggie" mug coffee. Maricel, I do hope you are keeping really happy and healthy too. 👱‍♀️❤

[@InquisitiveOwl365]

Whats good for around the eyes dark pigmentation? Most things I've found say not to use in eye area.

[@elisseperelez4888]

Could I use this once a week with my impaired skin barrier? I feel like my products aren't penetrating enough and I have had some clogged pores during this time. Will it set me back further?

[@sandykay1593]

What is the difference between buying one of these 4 mandelic acid products for home use and having mandelic acid peel procedure at spa salon where its more than 200$ per session?

[@286shelby]

Sorry to be off topic but what’s the name of your chairs? I know you said you got them at Target, do they still sell them? They look so comfortable!

[@rachelelwin450]

Love Neostrata

[@faas6679]

Great timing! I bought the Wishtrend in a recent Iherb haul. Having mature, dry sensitive skin, I am going slow this week with it. Question, since I use Avene retrinal at night, I am using in the morning; can I use it first with my skinceuticals vit C ( yes, I know 😬!) applied after? Also, in my haul I got the CosRx cica toner but was going to wait to introduce… when I do, could I use before the Wishtrend or should I use on alternate days? Your advice would be so welcome! I had used Dr. Perricone for 25 yrs as my core until last year when he increased the crazy citrus oils to the point of skin barrier freak out, which I healed starting from square one with La Roche Posay and Avene products and introducing actives over the course of the last 10 mos. very judiciously….. thank you for all you do!

[@db-gb5xi]

Depends on whether or not your skin is sensitive. Some folks say to layer according to texture.

[@faas6679]

@@db-gb5xi thanks! I decided to use the Wishtrend on the alternate nights that I don’t use my retinaldehyde, and will do the gentle cica toner in the mornings with vitamin c….

[@selamhazel4708]

@@faas6679 how did you end up liking it?

[@Razorwing]

I've kinda wanted to start with mandelic acid (the ordinary)as my very first chemical peel but it was always sold out😄

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching

[@edwardcimino260]

Not use in armpits? Ever heard of Lume? Their product doesn't irritate that area at all. And it has a high level of mandelic acid. (They don't publish the percentage though.)

[@mus1quenonst0p]

wait-putting AHA in your armpits isn’t good? i use pixi glow tonic after i shower, and i have had zero BO (even when i perspire), and have experienced zero irritation (probably since it is just 5% occasionally. i know in that case i can continue to do it, but is this shown to be ineffective, not have research behind it, or just that it can be sensitizing?

[@briana5002]

it's just that it can be sensitizing - if you've been doing it for a while it's probably fine for you

[@seeyoucu]

Great video

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks!

[@lisaunderwood1486]

So try to learn the correct skincare, and so far purchased this item the ordinary mandelic acid 10%+ha (going to try it in the the next day) and the cerave hydrating cleanser, and the cerave moisturizing cream, as I have dry skin, occasionally eczema flair up, and cerave spf 25 for face moisturiser

[@SpiritNoor]

Love it

[@angelacrowder6127]

Happy Tuesday Dr Dray!

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Tuesday

[@nadab4750]

👱‍♀️❤