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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escebola

11 years ago

Mandelic acid is the holiest of holy grails at pore de-gunking! I've been using different MUAC peels during the past few years (55 lactic seemed to be my fave; radiance peel is OK, but makes me flake ...Read more

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Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

5.0
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loveisgreen22

11 years ago

I have only been using the Mandelic Peel for about a month, but already I notice such an improvement in my skin, I have to write a review about it. My skin is (was?) sensitive, acne-prone on the oily ...Read more

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About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairRed, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0
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standupnow

11 years ago

I'm on my second bottle of this peel bc it's that awesome. Ok so it's not going to rid you completely of your acne scars but it will clean out your pores of blackheads and flatten cysts and heal pustu...Read more

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About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

5.0
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pandabear5

11 years ago

This mask has really made a difference in my skin in terms of evening the tone out and keeping it nice, clear, and smooth. The price is right too. I have reordered this several times. I no longer have...Read more

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About reviewer (53 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0
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Klonophunk

12 years ago

I have normal skin with light hereditary freckling on my cheeks (I'm Japanese) and about 4 months ago my face started breaking out badly in cysts and regular acne. I had tons of clogged pores also, ...Read more

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About reviewer (126 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0
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enolan119

12 years ago

I love this peel. It gives me that "glow" that other reviewers have been describing. The price is great, the packaging is fine (I don't care about fancy bottles, just make it practical) and the dire...Read more

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About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue

5.0
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midorisour

12 years ago

love this and have repurchased 3x. it's now hg! I only use it on my tzone and chin. i find my cheeks are too sensitive and break out from the peel. i have sensitive oily skin with fairly even skin ton...Read more

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About reviewer (63 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0
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MsPsylocke

12 years ago

I just did this peel a few hours ago and it took away this white tiny pimple thing I had forever! It was under my eye just low enough where it was save to apply the peel Yay! I did it for about 31/2 m...Read more

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About reviewer (1125 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen

4.0
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Pinky911

12 years ago

Started using this more faithfully and going to try and stick to a regular routine of using it every 4 days (at night) for 6 minutes. This defiintely leaves my skin "glowy" the next day, followed by a...Read more

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About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel

5.0
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maryam

12 years ago

this is an excellent peel. it made a tremendous difference in my skin with consistent use. i noticed a difference after the 4th or 5th time using it. skin was even, glowy and pores were clean. it DID ...Read more

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About reviewer (128 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Other, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBlack

5.0
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jlseck

12 years ago

i really like this peel and will buy again when i run out. it makes my skin smooth and glow and i think its helping the unevenness. I use it about once a week. it stings only a very little bit, but th...Read more

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About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

5.0
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dawnlois

12 years ago

Can I get a big HELL YEAH?!? As an older woman, I have been making a really conscious effort for several years to be kinder and gentler to my face - harsh cleansers and scrubs are out. I have done a c...Read more

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About reviewer (93 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0
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nicizzy

12 years ago

I've become a MUAC ADDICT! I've tested out quite a few of the products including glycolic and TCA peels, but my absolute favorite is the Mandelic peel. I'm 45 and have fairly good quality skin, but ...Read more

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About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0
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Quilley

12 years ago

After much research on this company and peel, this little $3.50 (US) bottle of peel is the thing that seems to do the trick. It's not complicated to apply if you follow the card with the directions on...Read more

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SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther

1.0
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Pambryant

12 years ago

UPDATE: I left the top off in hopes of evaporating some water and making the acid more concentrated. This did NOTHING for me, and stank, too. And I even tried leaving it on for a loooong time. I t...Read more

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About reviewer (64 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairOther, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen

5.0
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LBVero

12 years ago

This is my favorite peel. I have used the glycolic, lactic acid, but this one doesnt burn like they do! I love this for a routine peel and then the TCA 15 % when I want to really do a bolt up from thi...Read more

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About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Other, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesGreen

4.0
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greengrapefruit

12 years ago

Love this product! I have done 3 peels with this so far and I am happy that I finally tried this. My skin has been very problematic for me in the past few months because of hormonal acne and maybe mak...Read more

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About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBrown

5.0
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clownstatue

12 years ago

I have normal/oily skin. I tend to get blackheads easily and a pimple or two sometimes. I've never used any product that actually got rid of blackheads like this stuff does, it literally wipes them aw...Read more

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Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesGray

4.0
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peoplerpeople

12 years ago

YES. This is the first "peel" I have tried, mainly because my combo/dry skin overreacts to *everything.* The first time, I applied with gauze, watched the timer closely, and felt absolutely nothing be...Read more

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About reviewer (74 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown

1.0
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nky

12 years ago

I have several hyper pigmentation spots on my face, not too much, but they are pretty dark. I have tried a LOT of products and was really hoping that the Mandelic Acid Peel would work. For the first t...Read more

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About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

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