Skin Perfecting 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant
Product details
| Management number | 251253789 | Release Date | 2026/09/25 | List Price | US$1,462.80 | Model Number | 251253789 | ||
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What it is: A leave-on exfoliant with a blend of mandelic and lactic acids that visibly smooth texture and lines without irritating.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Mandelic Acid: Gently exfoliates and disrupts visible discoloration.
- Lactic Acid: Refines skin's surface and helps bind moisture.
- Yarrow Extract: Reverses a compromised skin barrier.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: This gentle AHA has mandelic acid and a time-released lactic acid to disrupt discoloration, without causing visible post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) in deeper skin tones. It also contains yarrow extract and a fermented antioxidant blend of cherry blossom, chocolate vine, and yumberry to support skin's microbiome and barrier.
Clinical Results:
-100% had smoother skin
-100% had softer skin
-100% had brighter skin *Disclaimer: 100% agree skin looks smoother, softer & brighter.
Based on self-assessment from an independent clinical trial with 30 subjects after 3 weeks
How to Use
Suggested Usage:
At first, use every other day, then up to twice daily.
- Apply over face & neck with fingers or a cotton pad.
-Do not rinse.
-For daytime, follow with SPF 30+.
-Pro Tip: Use AHA + BHA together for multi-level glow.
-Beginner: Start with AHA every 2–3 days & BHA every 2–3 days
-Moderate: Alternate AHA & BHA every other day
-Advanced: Use AHA & BHA daily—one in the AM and the other in PM
-For best results, we recommend experimenting with integrating both into your routine.
Recycling Instructions:Recycle Paula's Choice products through TerraCycle.
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