The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + Hyaluronic Acid, Gentle Exfoliating Serum for Clarity and Hydration, 1 Fl Oz

I wish I took before photo!Didn’t think results would be this impressive.I touch my skin more frequently now because it feels baby soft & smooth I’m serious lol30 yrs been struggling w/ oily skin, large clogged pores, uneven texture, no glow, no confidence to leave face bare in public—I feel much better now, hoping after long term use I can feel better in minimal to zero face makeup.Under $8 but results noticed very next day after face washing.Results: smoothness, softness, brighteningI am not new to this brand. Owned & tried about 10 products, this one is the best so far for my problem areas w/o breaking me out or cause more oiliness.Within the first wk, saw skin was very much improved & brightened.I always wear foundation to hide blemishes & acne scars, but now feel more confident w/ bare face.It seemed to make my pores less noticeable too.1st night was the only time I felt minor itchiness n tingling at sides of my cheeks, not bad, have since adjusted to product.Remember sunscreen since it is an acid.Tried on my 80+y/o mother who has delicate sensitive skin—she didn’t have sensitivity to it first use—also noticed brightening effects after few uses. Her skin is nice already but tone is darkened, this product evened it out & seems to make skin glow naturally.I also recommend their retinol product—their page lists which retinol strength is suitable for you!Layered this acid with retinol & no negative side effects to report—will continue to use.Highly recommend!

Nice replacement for The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% which was out of stock. I like this much better as it provides a light oily feel so my skin doesn't dry.

I am really pleased with this product! I've had hyperpigmentation on my cheeks for over 15 years! No kidding! I have tried really expensive products to plain aloe vera... baby steps to erase it. Using this product for only 10 days has nearly erased the hyperpigmentation! 10 days of usage! Over 50, my skin is sensitive and reactive (pimple turns to brown spot). This Mandelic acid, has cleared my skin, evened out the tone all over! It has dried my skin a bit, so I use avocado mask whenever possible. You must wash it off in the morning, MUST USE sunscreen! The Mandelic acid molecules are bigger that other acids, so it takes a while to absorb, but def worthwhile! This provider takes a quite a bit to deliver it, so plan to get your second bottle. Unfortunately did not take pics! :/

The Ordinary’s Mandelic acid formula seemed a bit oily/slick at first, but it still works pretty well. I wouldn’t use it for daily use, but it works well for 2-4 times a week (maybe every other day). It doesn’t cause lots of visible peeling, which is good for me, but does cause a very slight tingly burn so you know it is working.I think the 5% Lactic Acid formula with HA is slightly better in general, and makes the skin nice and soft, and less dry. But, this one is pretty good too. Be careful if using more than one irritating/acid based product at a time. (If you use one on a given day, don’t use the other.)

I'm blown away by this product. I used it last night for the first time and today while doing my skin routine, I noticed the results immediately. After only 1 use, my face is noticeably clearer, feels cleaner, and nearly all of my most stubborn pores aren't even visible anymore. The ones that are visible aren't dark. Also, I didn't have any sensitivity to the product which I was pleasantly surprised by. Very happy! I will be purchasing this again.

Excellent product

I have used 10+ products from the ordinary and have liked many of them, but this one was just okay. I’d read a lot about mandelic acid for acne improvement, pore refinement, and brightening skin tone so I was very excited to try this (I have large pores and hyperpigmentation from acne). This was... alright. I haven’t noticed any lightening of my scars or improvement in my skin texture. It helps a little with active acne, and it’s not irritating to my sensitive skin, but it’s nothing to write home about and I have five or six other products that I like much better for blemishes. The price was very reasonable, so it was worth trying, but I wouldn’t purchase this item again.

My derm recommended this product to me for my hyperpigmentation, and it definitely helps. I’ve noticed peeling on the areas where I have applied it, so good to maintain my skin between chemical peels!