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What it is: A gentle AHA leave-on exfoliant with mandelic and lactic acid visibly smooths texture & reduces dark spots for brighter, more even skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 6% Mandelic Acid: The gentlest AHA; targets discoloration and wrinkles.
- 2% Lactic Acid: A time-released AHA that hydrates and visibly smooths.
- Yarrow Root Extract: Supports and soothes skin’s moisture barrier and microbiome.
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 vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: This gentle AHA exfoliant features a blend of mandelic acid + lactic acid to visibly improve discoloration, smooth texture & fade hyperpigmentation. Yarrow root supports the microbiome & barrier. Exfoliation helps the rest of your routine absorb better for glowing, makeup-ready skin.
Clinical Results:
-100% agree skin looks smoother, softer & brighter.
*Disclaimer: Based on self-assessment from an independent clinical trial with 30 subjects after 3 weeks
What it is: A gentle AHA leave-on exfoliant with mandelic and lactic acid visibly smooths texture & reduces dark spots for brighter, more even skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 6% Mandelic Acid: The gentlest AHA; targets discoloration and wrinkles.
- 2% Lactic Acid: A time-released AHA that hydrates and visibly smooths.
- Yarrow Root Extract: Supports and soothes skin’s moisture barrier and microbiome.
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 vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: This gentle AHA exfoliant features a blend of mandelic acid + lactic acid to visibly improve discoloration, smooth texture & fade hyperpigmentation. Yarrow root supports the microbiome & barrier. Exfoliation helps the rest of your routine absorb better for glowing, makeup-ready skin.
Clinical Results:
-100% agree skin looks smoother, softer & brighter.
*Disclaimer: Based on self-assessment from an independent clinical trial with 30 subjects after 3 weeks
Suggested Usage:
-Start slowly by applying once or twice daily after cleansing and toning.
-Gently shake one to two times onto hands or a cotton pad. This product provides up to 90 uses.
-Apply to face and neck, avoiding contact with your lash line and eyelids.
-Do not rinse.
-Follow with serum and/or moisturizer.
-For daytime wear, always finish with sunscreen.
-Pro tip: Alternate using AHA and BHA for multi-level glow.
-Beginner: Start with AHA or BHA; use alternatively every two to three days.
-Moderate: Alternate AHA and BHA every other day.
-Advanced: Use daily—one in the morning and the other in the evening.
-If you have a salicylate allergy, check with your physician before using any products that contain salicylic acid.
Recycling Instructions:
-Check your local recycling authority's guidelines.
