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.