TasTheStuff review for Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water

UPDATE - November 10, 2024 I’ll admit I didn’t use this as much as I probably should have because my patience wears thin when I don’t see results soon enough. I used this for about a week and a half (or so) in October and decided not to continue with it since I have other skincare products that work better for me. As a seasoned skincare user, this probably isn’t the best product for me and is better suited for more sensitive skin types that need gentler products. That doesn’t take away from the benefits it offers, especially considering that this worked better for my sister than it did for me. Here are some updates on why I still rate this a 4/5: 🔸 Whenever I applied this, it did make my skin look a bit brighter, so I can attest to the hyperpigmentation benefits it provides. However, it takes quite a while to see results compared to some of my other products, which is why I don’t reach for it often. 🔸 This has absolutely no scent, so I’m not noticing any lingering skincare fragrance or sillage while moving around and doing whatever I’m working on. It makes my skin feel calm. It’s so watery that you might think it’s not doing anything to your face, but it is – just quietly. 🔸 Thankfully, I had zero negative reactions to this. I don’t react to most skincare now unless it contains one of my avoided triggers, so I’m probably not the best candidate to speak on sensitivity. However, my sister, who has reactive sensitive skin, reported no reactions with this product, so we’ll go with the fact that it’s great for sensitive skin types. 🔸 I did notice a reduction in sebum production. I’m not sure if it’s caused solely by this product or in combination with other products I use in my routine, but I’ve been getting fewer whiteheads when I include this in my skincare routine. However, even after not using it, I still haven’t gotten those whiteheads, so I’m unsure if it’s solely due to this product. That said, it does seem to fit well with most skincare routines. Overall, I’d still rate this a 4/5! ——————————————————————— ORIGINAL - October 9, 2024 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.