TasTheStuff review for Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water

Consider me interested anytime I see something meant to exfoliate the skin. This isn’t the usual type of exfoliator I see on the market, which makes it stand out in its own way. After trying it for some time, I’ll say that I have mixed feelings, but most of them are positive. A bit of background on By Wishtrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water: * A mild exfoliant suitable for sensitive skin types * Contains 120 ml/4.05 fl. oz. * Made with Panthenol, centella asiatica extract, and beta-glucan for soothing purposes * Purpose: regulating sebum production, gently exfoliating the skin, and reducing hyperpigmentation Here are some reasons I’d rate this a 4/5: 🍊 This is meant to help with sebum control, reducing the appearance of acne and blackheads on the face. The mandelic acid keeps acne and pimples at bay. 🍊 Mandelic acid is a gentler exfoliator compared to its structural counterparts (like glycolic acid) due to the larger size of its molecules. This doesn’t mean it’s less effective—just less irritating compared to other AHAs in the same category. 🍊 The somewhat opaque, dark bottle is clearly well-researched. Since mandelic acid is sensitive to light, the dark packaging ensures the formulation stays stable and active. 🍊 It feels watery, making it very easy to absorb into the skin. Some of you may consider this a toner, but I wouldn’t. It’s best used before a toner. 🍊 This also claims to target hyperpigmentation, but because hyperpigmentation takes time to improve, I won’t be mentioning much yet. I haven’t seen dramatic results in this area, though I’ve noticed slight improvements like overall brightening of the face. Overall, I’d give this a 4/5. It’s a solid, gentle exfoliator.