Michele Corley Mandelic Niacinamide Serum Plus
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This lightweight mandelic acid and niacinamide serum gently exfoliates, fades pigmentation, and clears breakouts without the irritation that typically comes with alpha hydroxy acids. Mandelic acid's larger molecular size makes it one of the gentlest exfoliants available, working at the surface to dissolve dead skin buildup while niacinamide calms inflammation and regulates oil production. Together, they address multiple concerns at once: uneven tone, clogged pores, and post-breakout marks.
Key Benefits
Gentle exfoliation for reactive skin Mandelic acid works more slowly than glycolic or lactic acid, making it ideal for sensitive, rosacea-prone, or darker skin tones that need cell turnover without redness.
Fades post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation Niacinamide inhibits melanin transfer to the skin's surface, visibly reducing the dark marks left behind by acne or inflammation.
Clears and prevents breakouts Mandelic acid is lipophilic, meaning it penetrates oil-clogged pores to dissolve buildup, while niacinamide regulates sebum production to keep pores clear.
Strengthens the skin barrier Niacinamide boosts ceramide synthesis, helping your skin retain moisture and resist environmental stressors that trigger sensitivity.
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If you're dealing with acne, uneven tone, or texture but find most exfoliating serums too harsh, this formula gives you real results without the flaking or stinging. It's especially well-suited for deeper skin tones prone to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, since mandelic acid exfoliates without triggering the inflammation that can darken marks further.
Ideal for combination to oily skin types that need help with both active breakouts and the pigmentation left behind. If you've been told your skin is too sensitive for acids, this is the gentlest place to start.
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Layer this under your retinoid on alternate nights to target both pigmentation and cell turnover without overwhelming your skin. The niacinamide in this formula actually helps buffer any potential irritation from the acid, so you get exfoliation that feels like nothing at all.
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Prepare: Apply to clean, dry skin in the evening.
Apply: Dispense 2-3 drops into your palm and press gently over face and neck, avoiding the eye area.
Frequency: Use nightly. If you're new to mandelic acid, start 3 times per week for the first two weeks, then increase as tolerated.
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Key Ingredients
- Mandelic Acid (5%): An alpha-hydroxy acid that brightens, suppresses hyperpigmentation, and enhances cell turnover.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Naturally occurring in the skin, provides intense hydration and plumps and improves skin barrier function by attracting and retaining moisture.
- Licorice Root Extract: Brightening and anti-inflammatory agent that balances skin tone and helps inhibit hyperpigmentation.
- Niacinamide: A multitasking form of vitamin B3 that helps balance oil, strengthen the skin barrier, and improve uneven tone and texture while calming redness for healthier looking skin.
- Panthenol (Vitamin B5): A powerful natural moisturizer, healer, and protector that rebuilds the barrier and acts as a shield against irritation.
Aqua, Alcohol Denatured SD 40-B, Propylene Glycol, Mandelic Acid (L), Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium PCA, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Matricaria Recutita (Chamomile) Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Can I use this serum in the morning?
While mandelic acid is one of the gentler AHAs, it's still best applied at night when your skin isn't exposed to UV light. Acids increase photosensitivity, so evening use paired with daily SPF gives you the safest, most effective results.
How is mandelic acid different from glycolic acid?
Mandelic acid has a larger molecular size, so it penetrates more slowly and works at the surface without the stinging or flaking that glycolic acid often causes. It's also lipophilic, meaning it dissolves oil inside pores, making it especially effective for acne-prone skin.
Will this serum help with active breakouts or just the marks they leave behind?
Both. Mandelic acid exfoliates inside the pore to clear existing congestion and prevent new breakouts, while niacinamide calms inflammation and regulates oil production. Together, they address the full breakout cycle, from prevention to pigmentation.
Can I use this serum with retinol?
Yes, but not at the same time if you're just starting out. Use this serum on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights, and use your retinoid on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Once your skin builds tolerance, you can layer them together, applying this first.
Is this serum safe for darker skin tones?
Absolutely. Mandelic acid is one of the safest acids for melanin-rich skin because it exfoliates without triggering the inflammation that can lead to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Niacinamide further supports this by actively fading existing dark spots.
How long does it take to see results with this serum?
Most people notice smoother texture and fewer breakouts within two weeks. Pigmentation fading takes longer, typically 6 to 8 weeks of consistent use, since you're working to fade marks that formed over time.
Can I use this serum if I have rosacea?
Mandelic acid is one of the few exfoliants gentle enough for rosacea-prone skin, and niacinamide is clinically shown to reduce redness and strengthen the barrier. Start slowly, 2-3 nights per week, and monitor how your skin responds before increasing frequency.
Why buy this serum from Art of Skin Care?
Art of Skin Care is an authorized retailer, so every product you receive is 100% authentic, sourced directly through official brand channels and never from third-party resellers. Our team is made up of licensed, acne-certified estheticians who hand-select the products we carry based on real skin science and professional results. We don't just sell skincare; we understand it. Not sure if this serum is right for your skin? Get a free skincare consultation and one of our estheticians will personally guide you.
This lightweight mandelic acid and niacinamide serum gently exfoliates, fades pigmentation, and clears breakouts without the irritation that typically comes with alpha hydroxy acids. Mandelic acid's larger molecular size makes it one of the gentlest exfoliants available, working at the surface to dissolve dead skin buildup while niacinamide calms inflammation and regulates oil production. Together, they address multiple concerns at once: uneven tone, clogged pores, and post-breakout marks.
Key Benefits
Gentle exfoliation for reactive skin Mandelic acid works more slowly than glycolic or lactic acid, making it ideal for sensitive, rosacea-prone, or darker skin tones that need cell turnover without redness.
Fades post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation Niacinamide inhibits melanin transfer to the skin's surface, visibly reducing the dark marks left behind by acne or inflammation.
Clears and prevents breakouts Mandelic acid is lipophilic, meaning it penetrates oil-clogged pores to dissolve buildup, while niacinamide regulates sebum production to keep pores clear.
Strengthens the skin barrier Niacinamide boosts ceramide synthesis, helping your skin retain moisture and resist environmental stressors that trigger sensitivity.
If you're dealing with acne, uneven tone, or texture but find most exfoliating serums too harsh, this formula gives you real results without the flaking or stinging. It's especially well-suited for deeper skin tones prone to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, since mandelic acid exfoliates without triggering the inflammation that can darken marks further.
Ideal for combination to oily skin types that need help with both active breakouts and the pigmentation left behind. If you've been told your skin is too sensitive for acids, this is the gentlest place to start.
Layer this under your retinoid on alternate nights to target both pigmentation and cell turnover without overwhelming your skin. The niacinamide in this formula actually helps buffer any potential irritation from the acid, so you get exfoliation that feels like nothing at all.
Prepare: Apply to clean, dry skin in the evening.
Apply: Dispense 2-3 drops into your palm and press gently over face and neck, avoiding the eye area.
Frequency: Use nightly. If you're new to mandelic acid, start 3 times per week for the first two weeks, then increase as tolerated.
- Mandelic Acid (5%): An alpha-hydroxy acid that brightens, suppresses hyperpigmentation, and enhances cell turnover.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Naturally occurring in the skin, provides intense hydration and plumps and improves skin barrier function by attracting and retaining moisture.
- Licorice Root Extract: Brightening and anti-inflammatory agent that balances skin tone and helps inhibit hyperpigmentation.
- Niacinamide: A multitasking form of vitamin B3 that helps balance oil, strengthen the skin barrier, and improve uneven tone and texture while calming redness for healthier looking skin.
- Panthenol (Vitamin B5): A powerful natural moisturizer, healer, and protector that rebuilds the barrier and acts as a shield against irritation.
Aqua, Alcohol Denatured SD 40-B, Propylene Glycol, Mandelic Acid (L), Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium PCA, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Matricaria Recutita (Chamomile) Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Can I use this serum in the morning?
While mandelic acid is one of the gentler AHAs, it's still best applied at night when your skin isn't exposed to UV light. Acids increase photosensitivity, so evening use paired with daily SPF gives you the safest, most effective results.
How is mandelic acid different from glycolic acid?
Mandelic acid has a larger molecular size, so it penetrates more slowly and works at the surface without the stinging or flaking that glycolic acid often causes. It's also lipophilic, meaning it dissolves oil inside pores, making it especially effective for acne-prone skin.
Will this serum help with active breakouts or just the marks they leave behind?
Both. Mandelic acid exfoliates inside the pore to clear existing congestion and prevent new breakouts, while niacinamide calms inflammation and regulates oil production. Together, they address the full breakout cycle, from prevention to pigmentation.
Can I use this serum with retinol?
Yes, but not at the same time if you're just starting out. Use this serum on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights, and use your retinoid on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Once your skin builds tolerance, you can layer them together, applying this first.
Is this serum safe for darker skin tones?
Absolutely. Mandelic acid is one of the safest acids for melanin-rich skin because it exfoliates without triggering the inflammation that can lead to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Niacinamide further supports this by actively fading existing dark spots.
How long does it take to see results with this serum?
Most people notice smoother texture and fewer breakouts within two weeks. Pigmentation fading takes longer, typically 6 to 8 weeks of consistent use, since you're working to fade marks that formed over time.
Can I use this serum if I have rosacea?
Mandelic acid is one of the few exfoliants gentle enough for rosacea-prone skin, and niacinamide is clinically shown to reduce redness and strengthen the barrier. Start slowly, 2-3 nights per week, and monitor how your skin responds before increasing frequency.
Why buy this serum from Art of Skin Care?
Art of Skin Care is an authorized retailer, so every product you receive is 100% authentic, sourced directly through official brand channels and never from third-party resellers. Our team is made up of licensed, acne-certified estheticians who hand-select the products we carry based on real skin science and professional results. We don't just sell skincare; we understand it. Not sure if this serum is right for your skin? Get a free skincare consultation and one of our estheticians will personally guide you.
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- LHLee H.Verified BuyerReviewingMichele Corley Mandelic Niacinamide Serum PlusI recommend this productHow old are you? 40-49What is your skin type? CombinationWhat is your skin tone? FairWhat are your skin concerns? Acne, Ageing, Blemish-prone, SensitivityRated 5 out of 5 stars6 months agoLove the extra hydration
I've used a few mandelics, but especially love the addition of niacinamide
Was this helpful? - CMCrystal M.Verified ReviewerReviewingMichele Corley Mandelic Niacinamide Serum PlusI recommend this productHow old are you? 30-39What is your skin type? CombinationWhat is your skin tone? MediumWhat are your skin concerns? Acne, Blemish-prone, Oiliness, Pigmentation, SensitivityRated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoSkin savior
My skin has been a wreck since going through the hormones of pregnancy. But this serum has brought me back to life, my blemishes are 98% gone already and my skin is fabulously hydrated. Most acne products strip the hydration from my skin but this combo is a win!🏆
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