25% Mandelic Acid Peel

Makeup Artist's Choice (MUAC)

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4.2

112 reviews
79%
would repurchase
3.7/5
package quality
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ingredients

Purified water, mandelic acid, SD alcohol, witch hazel distillate, propylene glycol, malic acid, butylene glycol, hydropropylcellulose, green tea extract, hops, horsetail plant, lemongrass, goldenseal. 8/16/11

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5.0
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AliciaB11

6 years ago

I’m almost scared of jinxing myself by writing this after only using this peel 3 times but I’ll take the chance- because this is true love!! I have fairly “good” skin; one or two breakouts around my ...Read more

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About reviewer (117 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther, Other

HairBlond

EyesGreen

2.0
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timtum

6 years ago

This has not done anything for my skin. I use it weekly and I have not noticed any significant changes in my skin. Also I do think that MUAC is overpriced for what they offer. Some of this stuff co...Read more

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About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

2.0
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Bella424

7 years ago

Love MUAC, but this was a total dud for me. Did absolutely nothing for my skin at all.

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About reviewer (63 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0
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ChocolateMaltedKrunch

7 years ago

I am 46 years old, lifelong problems with acne, oiliness, and melasma, but this product really helped get all these issues under control. I’ve moved on to 40% mandelic acid, but this was an impressive...Read more

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About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther

2.0
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iamqueen

7 years ago

For 46 yrs old, who hasn't figure it out for the last 30+ yrs what is causing acne roller coaster, this is definitely the holy grail product. My acne has gone 90 % after only 3 peels. My melasma has r...Read more

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About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBlack

5.0
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magpiesparkle

7 years ago

The second peel I ever tried from MUAC, and one I reach for more often than any others, especially in late Spring-early Summer. I made sure to follow their pre-and post-peel directions to the lette...Read more

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About reviewer (184 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Other, Cool

HairRed, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

1.0
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bellei

7 years ago

i dont think i will use this again. first 2 peels, it gives me 2 deep cystic acne each time on the 2nd day. i bought this to clear my congested pores. the clogged pores are still the same. 3rd peel it...Read more

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About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack

2.0
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Brownt1

8 years ago

Quite disappointed considering with all the reviews on their website and before and after i expected miracles. It is rather disappointing because of all the products i have ever bought i actually sinc...Read more

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About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Dark

HairBlack

EyesBlack

3.0
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aenflex

9 years ago

Normal/dry skin, no acne, melasma, scarring or other issues. I've been using Tretinoin 0.1% and Lotion P50 for 2 years, and my skin is in great shape as a result, however at this point the Tretinoin h...Read more

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About reviewer (244 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown

5.0
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nessyliz

9 years ago

Bottom line, this shizz really delivers results. I get kind of angry thinking about all of the super fancy and expensive chemical exfoliators out there, and half of them aren't even formulated at the ...Read more

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About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

4.0
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StargateProject

9 years ago

I like this peel although it's not love. I have had a bottle for about six months and, frankly, only use it about once a week as opposed to the increased schedule of every 4 days with continuous use. ...Read more

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About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel

3.0
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gizmondo

9 years ago

I used both this and mandelic acid serum for over 6 months to try and deal with patches of hyperpigmentation and breakouts. This is a gentle peel and I have to say, I never experienced any side effec...Read more

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About reviewer (261 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

1.0
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katyNC

9 years ago

I never write reviews but wanted to WARN everybody about this product. I've had good experience with other MUAC peels - TCA (12, 18, 21), Radiance, Enzyme, Phytx, Fade peel. I have achieved really goo...Read more

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About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther

2.0
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CCMinnows

9 years ago

Well I've been using this for a few weeks, I've done four peels so far and I'm breaking out. I've got cysts and of course inflamed blackheads/whiteheads. My pores haven't shrunk, my hyper-pigmentati...Read more

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About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlue

2.0
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xclusive

10 years ago

I've had great results in the past with the MUAC Mandelic Toner and am currently loving the 40% Lactic Acid Peel but unfortunately this peel doesn't work for me. I have sensitive, combination skin whi...Read more

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About reviewer (53 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0
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hyblaean

10 years ago

Just ordered a full sized bottle of this. One month after starting to use the peel, I have the most clear skin of my adult life. On top of that, which is great enough, I can now wear moisturizers and ...Read more

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About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairOther, Other, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0
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festivesandcat

10 years ago

This peel is magic! Okay, where I'm coming from: I love skincare, but have only really gotten into it (consistent routine, understanding what products do, etc.) in the past year or so. My routine ha...Read more

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About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

2.0
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Elliemarie022

10 years ago

I'm sure this peel may work for some people and I really wanted it t work for me, but it's been 4 weeks since I started it and my acne looks even worse then before I started the peel. I know this peel...Read more

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About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

5.0
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katiegreeneyes

10 years ago

HG Peel for me! And let me preface this review by stating that I have tried many different MUAC peels and products. I have tried the TCA twice, the Glycolic for 3 mos, along with the Retinol .30 ser...Read more

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About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Curly, Coarse

EyesGreen

3.0
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yjanney

10 years ago

This is the gentlest peel from MUAC that I've tried. I only experience mild flaking sometimes after using this. That being said, it still does burn and tingle a bit. I use this as a preventive meas...Read more

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About reviewer (326 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

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