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CAUTION
The Ordinary
Mandelic Acid 10% + HA
Use with caution if you’re acne- or fungal-acne-prone. Gentle large-molecule AHA peel offering superficial dermal peeling that is gentler than other AHAs, making it safe for acne-prone sensitive skin and deeper skin tones.
Pore-clogging risk2/5
Fungal acne1 trigger
Key ingredientsaha
Why it was flagged
Polysorbate 20 · fungal trigger
Safer replacements
Swap it for one of these.
Each replacement won’t clog pores, is safe for fungal acne, and fits the same step in your routine as Mandelic Acid 10% + HA.
Check how Mandelic Acid 10% + HA fits with your other products
Layering potent actives together can cause irritation and barrier damage. Run a free routine audit to screen for active clashes and missing steps.
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