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15% Mandelic Acid Serum (Level II)

15% Mandelic Acid Serum (Level II)

Super Strength, Super Gentle, Superstar Serum. An advanced formula trifecta, targeting acne, aging and irregular pigmentation. Exfoliates, clarifies, refines and retextures skin without the harsh irritation or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation associated with other AHAs.

Skin Type: Recommended for Oily or Resistant skin.

Ideal for: Skin already acclimated to 8% Mandelic Acid 3-in-1 Serum, darker skin tones, and skin too sensitive for benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone and glycolics.

Size: 1 OZ

$97.00
IN STOCK

What To Expect

What You’ll See

Firmer, brighter, more even skin tone and texture. Gentle exfoliation reduces the appearance of fine lines, dark spots, and acne impactions. 

What You’ll Feel 

Micro-exfoliation is normal. If excessive drying occurs, skip a few days and restart every other day.

What You Should Know

Anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, brightening, gently exfoliating Mandelic Acid will not trigger hyperpigmentation. Excellent alternative to glycolic acid for sensitive or dark skin tones.

How To Use

Regimen Step: Three

Use following cleansing and toning steps, when skin is primed for optimum product penetration.  

Frequency: Once or twice daily - AM and/or PM. Start usage every other day and build to daily use.

Method: Apply in an even layer over entire area (no spot treatment). Allow to dry before applying any additional products. 

Pro tips: 

Apply Spin Trap Antioxidant Serum after the Mandelic Acid serum has dried for added brightening and photoprotective effects.

May be used on face, neck, chest, and back. 


Additional notes: Best for skin already acclimated to 8% Mandelic Acid 3-in-1 Serum.

Ingredients

Key Ingredients:

Mandelic Acid: A naturally derived extract of bitter almonds. Particularly effective in targeting acne, age spots, discoloration, and wrinkles while minimizing irritation. A natural skin lightener.

Lactic Acid: Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) derived from fermented milk. Gentler than other AHAs. Exfoliates dead skin, encourages cell renewal, aids in regulating pH and acts as moisture binder.

Urea: An organic compound and product of protein metabolism. Promotes rehydration in skin.

Sodium PCA: Skin’s natural moisturizing factor, Sodium PCA (pyrrolidone carboxylic acid) aids moisture retention and skin repair. Repels daily aggressors like pollution, smoke and UV rays.

Niacinamide: A water-soluble form of Vitamin B with firming effect and anti-inflammatory properties.

Inositol: Part of the Vitamin B family. Provides maintenance to the cell membrane.

Ingredients:

Alcohol Denat., Water, Propylene Glycol, Mandelic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Glycine, Fructose, Urea, Niacinamide, Inositol, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid.

Customer Reviews

Based on 69 reviews
91%
(63)
9%
(6)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
L
L.D.
Satisfaction: Good
What is your concern?: Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Anti-aging, Preventive care
Age: 45-54
What is your skin tone?: Brown, Dark Brown - very rarely burns, tans very easily
Recommendation: Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Amount of Mandelic Acid

Hi,
Is there a recommended amount of the 15% Mandelic Acid Serum to be used? I noticed a specific amount of drops to use have not been stated on the box or bottle.

Dear Luann,

Thank you for contacting us and leaving a review about our product.

The 15% Mandelic Serum comes with a dropper. Once you squeeze the dropper, it will be filled half way. That amount should be enough to cover the whole face, excluding the eye area.

Hope this helps!

The Vivant Team

J
J. Burnett
Satisfaction: Great
What is your concern?: Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Anti-aging
Age: 55-64
What is your skin tone?: Medium, White to Olive - sometimes mild burn, gradually tans to olive
Recommendation: Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Location: IL
Love the product but don’t love the packaging/product dispensing method

The product has such a water-like consistency it’s difficult to use the eye dropper and not lose some of the product. I inevitably have some of the product running off my finger before it makes it to my face. I’d prefer a squeeze bottle that provides more control of the dispensing.

Dear J,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and also to let us know about the dropper for the 15% Mandelic Acid Serum.

We are happy that you love our product. Thank you for recommending it to your friends.

Regarding the dropper, let us guide you on a way to avoid wasting any product. Empty the dropper into the palm of your hands and use the fingers from the opposite hand to apply the product on your face. This way you will not waste product.

Hope this help and makes it easier for you to enjoy the product!

The Vivant Team

H
Heidi Schork
Satisfaction: Great
What is your concern?: Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Anti-aging
Age: 65+
What is your skin tone?: White, Fair - usually burns, tans
Recommendation: Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Location: Ma

It is the best, I have been using it for years!

Dear Heidi,

Thank you so much for leaving a 5 star review. We are happy to learn that you love the 15% Mandelic Acid Serum and thank you for being a loyal customer thru the years.

The 15% Mandelic Acid 3-in-1 Serum is very effective in targeting acne, age spots, skin discoloration and wrinkles.

We hope that you continue enjoying our products for years to come.

The Vivant Team

S
S.T.
Satisfaction: Great
What is your concern?: Hyperpigmentation
Age: 25-34
What is your skin tone?: Brown, Dark Brown - very rarely burns, tans very easily
Recommendation: Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Location: Georgia

This stuff is amazinggggg. Worth every penny. I have tried so many different products over the years and nothing has worked. A coworker recommended it to me and I’m so glad she did because I am hooked. I’m a black women who suffers from acne scars and hyperpigmentation. So to see my skin change and to get continuous compliments on it has been amazing. My only complaint is that the test tube it comes with came in broken they sent another one immediately but that one ended breaking too so I would say they would need to improve that. But other than that I would recommend to everyone.

Dear Shanley,

WOW! Your skin looks amazing!! We are thrilled to learn that you love our 15% Mandelic Acid 3-in-1 Serum and that you are getting awesome results.

The 15% Mandelic Acid 3-in-1 Serum is our Super Strength, Super Gently, Superstar Serum. Exfoliates, clarifies, refines and retextures skin without the harsh irritation.

Thank you for your loyalty to our brand and thank you so much for sharing your amazing pictures. We appreciate this wonderful review!!!

The Vivant Team

R
Rachael
Satisfaction: Great
What is your concern?: Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Anti-aging
Age: 35-44
What is your skin tone?: White, Fair - usually burns, tans
Recommendation: Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Location: New Jersey
Not to Strong!!!!

I have been using the 8% for 6 months and my skins been acting up a bit and I got some discoloration from vacation as well. So I thought I try the 15%. I was worried my skin would peel even more bc it’s always peeling even from the 8%, but it’s no worse at all and it clears skin much faster. I’ve actually been mixing it with the 8% and they work great together. The only thing I don’t like about the 15% vs the 8% is there’s alcohol in it, which I try to avoid putting on my face. It’s one of the very 1st ingredients too, as a skincare chemist for a living I would have made it without the alcohol. But that being said it’s not the worst thing and it works well. I use it straight on acne and areas of discoloration. Only been about a week so can’t see full effects yet but so far I am happy with it. I will still keep both strengths tho. I think that’s smart for anyone to do and to mix or alternate or spot treat w the 15%!!! Another favorite product from Vivant!!!!!

Dear Rachael,

Thank you for sharing your love for the 15% Mandelic Acid Serum. We are so happy to learn that you are getting amazing results.

Yes the 15% Mandelic Acid Serum has Super Strength, is Super Gentle, is a Superstar Serum. Ideal for Skin acclimated to 8% Mandelic acid Serum.

Dr. Fulton's formulas are meant to work fast. We use Denatured Alcohol (non-drinkable alcohol) as an important vehicle to carry our active and key ingredients, much like water in other products.

Alcohol evaporates rather quickly leaving the key ingredient unclouded and ready to penetrate the skin. As a plus, in most formulations we add emollients and moisturizing ingredients to counter the drying effect alcohol may have in some patients.

We hope that by maintaining consistency you will be able to achieve the optimal results you are looking for.

Thank you for the amazing review.!

The Vivant Team

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Customer Reviews

Based on 69 reviews
91%
(63)
9%
(6)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
L
L.D.
Satisfaction: Good
What is your concern?: Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Anti-aging, Preventive care
Age: 45-54
What is your skin tone?: Brown, Dark Brown - very rarely burns, tans very easily
Recommendation: Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Amount of Mandelic Acid

Hi,
Is there a recommended amount of the 15% Mandelic Acid Serum to be used? I noticed a specific amount of drops to use have not been stated on the box or bottle.

Dear Luann,

Thank you for contacting us and leaving a review about our product.

The 15% Mandelic Serum comes with a dropper. Once you squeeze the dropper, it will be filled half way. That amount should be enough to cover the whole face, excluding the eye area.

Hope this helps!

The Vivant Team

J
J. Burnett
Satisfaction: Great
What is your concern?: Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Anti-aging
Age: 55-64
What is your skin tone?: Medium, White to Olive - sometimes mild burn, gradually tans to olive
Recommendation: Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Location: IL
Love the product but don’t love the packaging/product dispensing method

The product has such a water-like consistency it’s difficult to use the eye dropper and not lose some of the product. I inevitably have some of the product running off my finger before it makes it to my face. I’d prefer a squeeze bottle that provides more control of the dispensing.

Dear J,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and also to let us know about the dropper for the 15% Mandelic Acid Serum.

We are happy that you love our product. Thank you for recommending it to your friends.

Regarding the dropper, let us guide you on a way to avoid wasting any product. Empty the dropper into the palm of your hands and use the fingers from the opposite hand to apply the product on your face. This way you will not waste product.

Hope this help and makes it easier for you to enjoy the product!

The Vivant Team

H
Heidi Schork
Satisfaction: Great
What is your concern?: Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Anti-aging
Age: 65+
What is your skin tone?: White, Fair - usually burns, tans
Recommendation: Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Location: Ma

It is the best, I have been using it for years!

Dear Heidi,

Thank you so much for leaving a 5 star review. We are happy to learn that you love the 15% Mandelic Acid Serum and thank you for being a loyal customer thru the years.

The 15% Mandelic Acid 3-in-1 Serum is very effective in targeting acne, age spots, skin discoloration and wrinkles.

We hope that you continue enjoying our products for years to come.

The Vivant Team

S
S.T.
Satisfaction: Great
What is your concern?: Hyperpigmentation
Age: 25-34
What is your skin tone?: Brown, Dark Brown - very rarely burns, tans very easily
Recommendation: Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Location: Georgia

This stuff is amazinggggg. Worth every penny. I have tried so many different products over the years and nothing has worked. A coworker recommended it to me and I’m so glad she did because I am hooked. I’m a black women who suffers from acne scars and hyperpigmentation. So to see my skin change and to get continuous compliments on it has been amazing. My only complaint is that the test tube it comes with came in broken they sent another one immediately but that one ended breaking too so I would say they would need to improve that. But other than that I would recommend to everyone.

Dear Shanley,

WOW! Your skin looks amazing!! We are thrilled to learn that you love our 15% Mandelic Acid 3-in-1 Serum and that you are getting awesome results.

The 15% Mandelic Acid 3-in-1 Serum is our Super Strength, Super Gently, Superstar Serum. Exfoliates, clarifies, refines and retextures skin without the harsh irritation.

Thank you for your loyalty to our brand and thank you so much for sharing your amazing pictures. We appreciate this wonderful review!!!

The Vivant Team

R
Rachael
Satisfaction: Great
What is your concern?: Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Anti-aging
Age: 35-44
What is your skin tone?: White, Fair - usually burns, tans
Recommendation: Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Location: New Jersey
Not to Strong!!!!

I have been using the 8% for 6 months and my skins been acting up a bit and I got some discoloration from vacation as well. So I thought I try the 15%. I was worried my skin would peel even more bc it’s always peeling even from the 8%, but it’s no worse at all and it clears skin much faster. I’ve actually been mixing it with the 8% and they work great together. The only thing I don’t like about the 15% vs the 8% is there’s alcohol in it, which I try to avoid putting on my face. It’s one of the very 1st ingredients too, as a skincare chemist for a living I would have made it without the alcohol. But that being said it’s not the worst thing and it works well. I use it straight on acne and areas of discoloration. Only been about a week so can’t see full effects yet but so far I am happy with it. I will still keep both strengths tho. I think that’s smart for anyone to do and to mix or alternate or spot treat w the 15%!!! Another favorite product from Vivant!!!!!

Dear Rachael,

Thank you for sharing your love for the 15% Mandelic Acid Serum. We are so happy to learn that you are getting amazing results.

Yes the 15% Mandelic Acid Serum has Super Strength, is Super Gentle, is a Superstar Serum. Ideal for Skin acclimated to 8% Mandelic acid Serum.

Dr. Fulton's formulas are meant to work fast. We use Denatured Alcohol (non-drinkable alcohol) as an important vehicle to carry our active and key ingredients, much like water in other products.

Alcohol evaporates rather quickly leaving the key ingredient unclouded and ready to penetrate the skin. As a plus, in most formulations we add emollients and moisturizing ingredients to counter the drying effect alcohol may have in some patients.

We hope that by maintaining consistency you will be able to achieve the optimal results you are looking for.

Thank you for the amazing review.!

The Vivant Team