Adaptiva

Mandelic Acid

AHA ✓ Doctor-validated Safety baseline 78/100 Photosensitizing ✓ Pregnancy-safe

What it does

Large-molecule AHA; gentler than glycolic, kinder to sensitive skin.

Performance by skin type & concern

Skin typeConcernEfficacySafety
Any dullness
78/100
78/100
Sensitive pigmentation
80/100
80/100

Pairs well & pairs poorly with

Conflicts

  • Retinol medium Even gentler AHAs add irritation risk on top of retinol.