Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 6% Mandelic Acid and 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant

Ingredients

The
Paula's Choice 6% Mandelic & 2% Lactic Acid Exfoliant is a gentle,
daily-use AHA product for smoothing texture, brightening, and tackling
discoloration, suitable for sensitive skin and first-time AHA users,
working best when layered with moisturizers and SPF but can
be alternated with BHA exfoliants (like the PC 2% BHA) for combined
benefits, used on alternate days or different times of day to avoid
over-exfoliation.Key Benefits & Features

Gentle Exfoliation:
Combines larger-molecule mandelic acid with time-released lactic acid
for effective yet mild resurfacing, minimizing irritation.
Targets Multiple Concerns: Addresses dullness, uneven tone, dark spots, fine lines, and texture.
Supports Skin Health:
Contains yarrow extract and fermented antioxidants (cherry blossom,
chocolate vine, yumberry) to support the skin's microbiome and barrier.
Suitable for Sensitive Skin: Gentle enough for rosacea-prone, sensitive, or dry skin types.

How to Integrate It

Start Slowly: Introduce it gradually (every other day) if new to chemical exfoliants, then build up to daily use as skin adjusts.
Morning or Night:
Can be used AM or PM, but always follow with a broad-spectrum SPF 30+
sunscreen during the day due to increased sun sensitivity.
Layering with Other Exfoliants (BHA):Alternate Days: Use this AHA one day and a BHA (like Paula's Choice 2% BHA) the next.AM/PM Split: Use the AHA in the morning and BHA at night (or vice versa).Avoid Same Time: Applying both simultaneously can be too much for most.
Product Order:
Apply after cleansing and toning, then layer serums, treatments,
moisturizers, and SPF in order of thinnest to thickest consistency.

Shipping & Return

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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 6% Mandelic Acid and 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant

1,050.00

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Joining the ranks of the top-trending toner we know and love, its sibling, the 6% Mandelic Acid + Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant has been crafted to be tough on breakouts yet gentle on skin. A win-win!

Made with a complex of zen-to-be alpha hydroxy acids that shed build up and resurface the radiance beneath, this weightless, glow-reviving formula works to refine texture over time. We could go on and on about the long list of benefits, but we'll skip to the best part... this hero helps minimise the appearance of fine lines and supports even-toned skin for all complexions. Go on, cancel that facial appointment...

How to use:

Apply once or twice daily after cleansing and toning. Apply a coin-sized amount over the entire face, including the eye area (avoid the lower lash line and eyelids). Do not rinse. For daytime, always follow with a moisturiser containing a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater.

Size: 30 ml

30 ml

Ingredients

Gentle Exfoliation:
Combines larger-molecule mandelic acid with time-released lactic acid
for effective yet mild resurfacing, minimizing irritation.
Targets Multiple Concerns: Addresses dullness, uneven tone, dark spots, fine lines, and texture.
Supports Skin Health:
Contains yarrow extract and fermented antioxidants (cherry blossom,
chocolate vine, yumberry) to support the skin's microbiome and barrier.
Suitable for Sensitive Skin: Gentle enough for rosacea-prone, sensitive, or dry skin types.

How to Integrate It

Start Slowly: Introduce it gradually (every other day) if new to chemical exfoliants, then build up to daily use as skin adjusts.
Morning or Night:
Can be used AM or PM, but always follow with a broad-spectrum SPF 30+
sunscreen during the day due to increased sun sensitivity.
Layering with Other Exfoliants (BHA):Alternate Days: Use this AHA one day and a BHA (like Paula's Choice 2% BHA) the next.AM/PM Split: Use the AHA in the morning and BHA at night (or vice versa).Avoid Same Time: Applying both simultaneously can be too much for most.
Product Order:
Apply after cleansing and toning, then layer serums, treatments,
moisturizers, and SPF in order of thinnest to thickest consistency.

Shipping & Return

HOW TO USE