8% Mandelic Acid Serum

1 OZ

WHAT YOU’LL SEE
Firmer, brighter, more even skin tone and texture. Gentle exfoliation helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, dark spots, and blemishes. 

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
Mandelic Acid is the gentlest AHA. Excellent alternative to glycolic acid for dark skin tones.

• Helps reduce the appearance of blemishes
• Clarifies and helps minimize the look of pores
• Brightens skin tone
• Softens the look of fine lines and refines skin texture
• Reduces the appearance of post-acne marks
• Alcohol-free formula

• Formulated by a renowned dermatologist and PhD biochemist
• Over 25  years of clinical use
• Non-comedogenic formula 
• Made in the USA with USP ingredients (United States Pharmacopeia-grade ingredients meeting strict standards for quality and consistency.)

DR. FULTON’S NOTES

“Super efficient and potent, Clinical Mandelic Acid epitomizes what I consider to be modern skin care innovation at its best.  In my opinion, Clinical Mandelic Acid is  one of the best modalities to come along since I developed vitamin A acid (tretinoin, Retin-A) in 1969.”

HOW TO USE/ DIRECTIONS

• When to use: AM or PM, Regimen Step 3
• Can be used on: face, neck, back, and chest 
• Start usage every other day for two weeks by applying over the entire area (no spot treating). After two weeks, apply daily. Mild irritation is normal. If this occurs, skip a few days and restart every other day.

PRO TIPS AND USAGE NOTES:

• Use a Vivant Toner prior to application of 8% Mandelic Acid Serum to enhance your product absorption.
• Avoid sun exposure. If exposed to the sun, wear a hat and repeat sunscreen application every 2 hours.
• Excellent alternative to Benzoyl Peroxide for breakout-prone, delicate, or unevenly toned skin.
  
  

KEY INGREDIENT DEVELOPED BY DR. JAMES E . FULTON

Clinical Mandelic Acid: A uniquely profiled Alpha-Hydroxy Acid pioneered by Dr. Fulton to address multiple visible concerns in all skin tones. Provides gentle exfoliation and helps clarify the look of breakout-prone and congested skin, supporting a smoother, more refined, and even-toned appearance.

OTHER KEY INGREDIENTS:

Lactic Acid: A gentle Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) that helps exfoliate the skin’s surface, promoting a refined texture. It acts as a humectant to attract and retain moisture, supporting hydrated, soft, and smoother-looking skin.

Urea: A naturally occurring humectant that attracts water to the skin, helping maintain optimal hydration.

Sodium PCA: A component of the skin’s natural moisturizing factor that helps maintain hydration and protect skin’s moisture barrier against environmental stressors.

Niacinamide: A form of Vitamin B3 that helps even skin tone, soothes skin, and aids in the appearance of firmness.

Inositol: Part of the Vitamin B family. Helps retain moisture, helps improve skin elasticity, and reduces the appearance of uneven tone. It’s valued in advanced formulas for visible skin renewal.

Ingredients: Water, Propylene Glycol, Clinical Mandelic Acid, Niacinamide, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Glycine, Fructose, Urea, Inositol, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid

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