Paula's Choice 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant

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

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.

 

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: Based on self-assessment from an independent clinical trial with 30 subjects after 4 weeks: 

- 100% had smoother, softer, brighter skin