theskinilivein review for Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water

Claims: Exfoliates and helps improve skin texture while soothing the skin. Packaging: Brown transparent bottle with small opening. Color: Transparent Scent: None Texture: Watery toner How I use it: On clean skin, I apply a few drops on my hands and gently pat the product all over my face until fully absorbed. Key ingredients: • 5% Mandelic acid - Chemical exfoliant (AHA) • Beta-Glucan, sodium hyaluronate - Hydrating • Panthenol - Skin barrier support • 4 types of plant extracts, including licorice root, sweet almond, centella asiatica and houttuynia cordata - Brightening and soothing • Hydrogenated castor oil - Prevents transepidermal water loss Verdict: What I liked about this product: This product contains a great blend of simple ingredients targeted towards exfoliation, brightening, soothing, and hydration. The star component is mandelic acid, an AHA that as a low skin irritation factor. The product comes in a simple bottle packaging with a small opening that makes it easy to dispense an appropriate amount of product. The texture is watery, and the product has no color or scent. Upon application, I can feel the slightliest of tingles that rapidly dissipates. I didn't experience irritation or dryness using this product. In fact, I am able to use it every night. After a few weeks of use, I noticed that my pores appeared cleaner and smaller, and my skin appeared brighter. Really happy with this product so far!