Paula's Choice - Skin Perfecting 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant

What it is: A leave-on exfoliant with a blend of mandelic and lactic acids that visibly smooth texture and lines without irritating.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:

- Mandelic Acid: Gently exfoliates and disrupts visible discoloration.

- Lactic Acid: Refines skin's surface and helps bind moisture.

- Yarrow Extract: Reverses a compromised skin barrier.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: This gentle AHA has mandelic acid and a time-released lactic acid to disrupt discoloration, without causing visible post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) in deeper skin tones. It also contains yarrow extract and a fermented antioxidant blend of cherry blossom, chocolate vine, and yumberry to support skin's microbiome and barrier.

Suggested Usage:

At first, use every other day, then up to twice daily.

- Apply over face & neck with fingers or a cotton pad. 

-Do not rinse.

-For daytime, follow with SPF 30+.

-Pro Tip: Use AHA + BHA together for multi-level glow. 

-Beginner: Start with AHA every 2–3 days & BHA every 2–3 days

-Moderate: Alternate AHA & BHA every other day

-Advanced: Use AHA & BHA daily—one in the AM and the other in PM

-For best results, we recommend experimenting with integrating both into your routine.