Rated 4.56 out of 5 stars
250 Reviews
Let's be honest about skin care products. None of them are the miracle cure they claim. But not all products are just snake oil either. I have the fortunate of having a friend who has a chemistry degree and worked at several cosmetic companies, including some with very expensive products. She has told me that top executives still secretly use botox and fillers despite charging outrageous prices for their skincare products. I have used many products she has given me but no product I have used has been game changing or made a dramatic difference over night. At worst, the products cause breakouts or don't do much at all, which is the case for many products including Deciem products - even their expensive NIOD line. At best the products I've used have made positive incremental difference over time, and they do not cause breakouts. This product is one of them and is very cheap. It seems to have slightly faded pigmentation, brighten and evened out my skin tone and reduced signs of aging A LITTLE BIT. It is the only product I've used continuously from Deciem along with their excellent serum foundation. Although with their great prices and customer service, I will continue to experiment with others. If you are like me and can accept the realities of aging and occasional skin problems without using invasive procedures, but want something that can help - this is a good product.
I bought this in December last year and now it's march and I don't really see any difference but it is very hydrating and gentle I didn't get any irritations as I did with the 10% lactic acid, I'm gonna keep using it then see what happens after 3 more months :)
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KW from MI
I use this a few nights a week to keep my skin exfoliates. I use my retinaldehyde serum on opposite nights. On a Friday or Saturday night, I use a stronger glycolic acid serum. This works great for my skin.
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. from San José ca
So i have been using this since febuary and it look some time to see results . I feel like it helped a little bit with my texture , i kept using it slowly seeing results . Fast foward to this month, ive had bad hormonal breakouts on my chin so i decided to add the mandelic acid on my hormonal breakouts, and for some reason and the first time ever it made them worse and actually made them bigger and more cyst like so i dont know why that happened but im scared to use it again . I might only recommend this if you have dry (because it feels really oily) and if you dont suffer from hormonal breakouts because it wil probably cause more sebum to clog your pores and make you breakout . Honestly the peach slices snail toner smoothened out my texture in like a week . So the serum is not that good to risk it all
elle from Brooklyn, New York
I have been using this as the exfoliating step in my skin cycle since 2020 (3 years now), and it has absolutely changed the game. My skin is very dry and prone to hormonal acne, and this is exactly the gentle, hydrating exfoliant I was missing.
Lydia from Pittsburgh, PA
I switched to Mandelic Acid because it's a healthier exfoliant for skin of color. I have started using it about once a week so far and did notice a difference the next day. But to build up my tolerance, I've put in a drop (or two) in the other serums I'm using (GM color correcting serum and body treatments) on the days I'm not fully using the acid. Regardless if I do a drop or a full exfoliation, my face looks incredible! There's a healthy glow which I thought it was oil lol. Barely any wrinkles. The PIH I have on my cheeks, jawline, forehead, and neck seem less. (This might also be due to the color correcting serum.) This is doing wonders for my face and would recommend. I have been using it on my body (legs, butt, bikinni, back, shoulders, chest, and elbows), and haven't experienced that much of difference on my legs, back, shoulders, and chest. But I'm also learning that PIH can take a very long time to fade. Still, I do like this as a chemical exfoliant for my body and will continue to use for the time being.
Iva at from undisclosed
I started to use it before 4 or 5 days......at evenings..... After first application I immediately noticed the difference on my skin......now.....after I used 5 evenings in a row.....my skin feels perfect...looks perfect.....huuuge difference..... I have Avery large pores.....I can see ...how they began to disappear slowly......the skin became smooth......I even can put a foundation after all....wich I could not do before..... Verry happy.....please do not discounted this product...I will definitely buy more..... Thank YOU 🙏
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Lu from Florida
Burns my skin and makes me dry around my nose wanted to like it but it's just a no.
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JJ from Gilroy, CA
I really wanted to like this product. I've used mandelic acid before and have had great results but this product leaves my skin feeling very oily and greasy): and i havent seen much improvement on my skin.
Bubbleworks from undisclosed
I bought this some time ago, but only got serious about using it regularly 2 month ago. I use it once a week and leave it on over night. It has made my skin look fresh and clear and people at work have asked if I have been on holiday :-) I don't have any specific skin issues, but it stopped my skin looking dull and lifeless. Now I am glowing and look healthy. Unfortunately my skin breaks out from HA, so I use it Sundays and the small amount of spots have cleared up by Tuesday. I use retinol the rest of the week and the combination makes my fine lines so much better, even the Marionette Lines are not as deep as they were before. I like the fact that this Acid is gentle and due to it's larger molecular size doesn't penetrate as deep as the others, for me that is perfect as I just needed to remove some of the top layer of skin.
Sinai from Raleigh, NC
I've been using this serum since 2021 and it's my holy grail. i originally purchased this because it was recommended for black skin. it's gentle, helps with acne, dark marks, smooths my skin, and it's not drying. I use it maybe once a week now sometimes i don't use it for weeks because it has lasting effects and definitely has helped transform my skin.
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Lydia from undisclosed
I've been using this for a couple of months and my skin is super smooth now but I still have milia (milk spots) on my cheek bones and trying to work out if a different product would be more suited to targeting this.
Tori2621 from undisclosed
I love this stuff! Dab a small amount on to your face, leave for a few minutes to soak in then apply Moisturiser. Wake up in the morning to smooth supply skin, those that say it has irriated them clearly using it wrong, if you have really sensitive skin then you have to build up to using it alone. Mix in with your Moisturiser for a couple of weeks to start with, if you do have sensitive skin. Amazing product!
Girlie18 from undisclosed
I have finnicky skin. I also suffer from milia. Retinoid only helps so much and I needed something to gentle exfoliate the top layer of my skin too. I've used this twice so far and it's made my skin feel smooth. I've used glycolic acid in the past and it's always made my skin angry and irritated. This is super gentle.
And I from Seattle
I was using tret prior to becoming pregnant, and that kept my skin really smoothe. I was getting congested skin and small breakouts and needed something for my sensitive, hormonal skin. This worked the first time I used it! I had a patch of irritated acne on my cheek and it disappeared overnight. Happy to have found something to use the next 9 months until I get back on tret!
Chef from undisclosed
My skin feels so soft after using this product, it absorbs quickly & feels like I have nothing on my face. Only been using if for a couple of weeks & I'm very happy with the product.
Lina from Iowa
Gave me more acne and white heads wherever I put it on. I thought this was good for sensitive skin
Neda from undisclosed
This product caused itchiness and red blemishes on my face. Had to wash it off asap.
Caitlyn from Benson IL
When I tell you this SAVED my acne. It smoothed all my texture and minimizes all my pores. If you pair this with The Ordinary niacinamide it makes it even better. I recommend putting it on once daily at night. And make sure to let it fully absorb before putting on a moisturizer
BeautyQueen1! from Washington DC
If you have reservations about it - cast them aside and try it. I used to only be able to use the proactive extra strength kit and literally nothing else would keep my skin clear, if I came off proactive my skin would be horrible. Proactive discontinued their extra strength formula so I tried switching to this and I'm amazed. I saw results overnight and it just kept getting better. Also instead of having to use 3 exfoliants with proactive, I now only need a gentle cleanser and this mandelic acid product paired with a gentle moisturizer and I'm good to go!!! I use the native brand sensitive skin cleanser, this product, and then the olay sensitive skin fragrance free moisturizer. My skin feels super smooth and my breakouts from coming off proactive are clearing up nicely. So thrilled and it's so affordable!! Try it!!
J from undisclosed
If, like me, you have sensitive skin then using salicylic or glycolic acids is not an option. Mandelic acid will give results, just over a much longer period of time without the irritation. There is an initial purge which you have to bear with and you should still use moisturiser afterwards even though it feels slightly oily. The small bumps on my skin are reducing slowly so I will keep using the product. I am alternating with copper peptides in the morning and mandelic in the evening so this would have delayed results.
Hantinks91 from undisclosed
I am hooked. My skin has never been so smooth, I am in awe of how good it looks now. I have tried so many products!!
eleanor from undisclosed
i have been using this product for almost a year and it has done wonders for my skin. its the best acid for sensitive skin. i have tried all TO acids, all great but this is the one for sensitive skin. redness dissapears within a few days of continuous use and when i have acne i apply topically and the swelling goes away overnight. also it helps with scarring very much. honestly,holy grail. i will keep purchasing.
usoia from chicago,IL
i have insanely horrible sensitive skin, i'm talking sometimes it will burn from soothing ointments like vaseline or aquafor. So i was super nervous about trying anything with acid in the title. But this!!!! When i tell you i saw instant results overnight!!! My acne that i've been tryna get rid of for over a year had gone down drastically and my dry skin wasn't peeling when I woke up like it normally is. I've only been using it for a week but as of right now this product has cleared up all of my acne,helped my skin not peel and so now it's actually able to retain moisture, and it never irritated my skin. I'm beyond amazed at the product so I hope it never stops working for me.
Lou from undisclosed
Ive been using the product for 3 weeks now but im really struggling with the smell. As a vegetarian, the product smells like meat juices and im struggling to pit on every morning
Em from SC
I've used this product about 3 times so far and i'm hooked!! I have very sensitive and acne prone skin and this doesn't irritate me at all or cause acne. I don't exfoliate because it usually breaks me out, but i started using this as my way to exfoliate. It's helped my acne and acne scars already! 10/10 recommend