Product Description The Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 6% Mandelic Acid 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant (available in sizes like 30ml travel/mini, 88ml full) is a gentle, leave-on alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) liquid exfoliant designed to resurface skin, smooth bumpy texture, fade dark spots and hyperpigmentation, soften fine lines, and reveal brighter, more radiant skin. Its lightweight, watery formula combines larger-molecule mandelic acid (gentler exfoliation) with time-released lactic acid (hydration and refinement), making it especially suitable for sensitive skin, deeper skin tones (helps avoid post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation), acne-prone, or those new to AHAs. Fragrance-free, non-irritating, vegan, and cruelty-free; it also supports the skin microbiome and barrier with fermented extracts and yarrow. Uses and Benefits This is a daily leave-on chemical exfoliant applied after cleansing/toning. How to use: After cleansing and toning, apply a thin, even layer using fingers or a cotton pad (avoid eyes and lips). Do not rinse. Use once daily at first (preferably PM), building to twice daily. Always follow with moisturizer; in the morning, apply broad-spectrum SPF 30 (AHAs increase sun sensitivity). Primary uses and claimed benefits: Gently exfoliates dead skin cells for smoother texture and reduced bumps/roughness. Brightens dullness and evens skin tone. Fades discoloration, dark spots, and post-acne marks without irritation. Softens fine lines and improves radiance. Hydrates mildly while strengthening the skin barrier and microbiome. Ideal for sensitive, combination, oily, dry, or melanin-rich skin; gentle alternative to stronger AHAs like glycolic. Start slowly to avoid over-exfoliation; results visible with consistent use (brighter skin in days, tone improvement in weeks). Results vary by individual. Full Ingredient List Water/Aqua/Eau 2,3-Butanediol Mandelic Acid Lactic Acid Sodium Hydroxide Myrica Cerifera (Bayberry) Fruit Extract Akebia Quinata (Chocolate Vine) Stem Extract Prunus Lannesiana (Cherry Blossom) Flower Extract Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Saccharomyces Lysate Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Extract Saccharide Isomerate Arginine Hydroxyacetophenone Butylene Glycol Sodium Phytate Pentylene Glycol Xanthan Gum Citric Acid Sodium Citrate 1,2-Hexanediol Caprylyl Glycol Sodium Benzoate
