What is Mandelic Acid?

Antimicrobial

Mandelic Acid is an antimicrobial that holds microbes back.

This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Antimicrobial.

CosIng function classes are the EU's standard list of the jobs an ingredient does inside a product, such as moisturizing, emulsifying, or preserving.

Which products feature it?

12 of the 2320 products we've checked feature this as a key ingredient. Products that disclose a concentration or list it near the top of the ingredient list come first.

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CAREZONE
CAREZONE Homestatic Peeling Swap
Key: Mandelic Acid (#4 on the ingredient list), Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone
EIOM
Trouble Red Shot 20 Cleaner
Key: Mandelic Acid (#12 on the ingredient list), Gluconolactone, Lactic Acid
Official (Korean)
8 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
less visible pores
Don't count on:
clearer-looking skin
Tests passed:
hypoallergenic · skin irritation
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claims, checked
High-content acid ingredients may cause a temporary tingling sensation while acting on the skin.plausible, not tested
Good to use on areas where hardened sebum, sebum inside pores, and rough skin texture are a concernplausible, not tested
Completed low-irritation test for sensitive skinpartly backed
Human skin low-irritation test completedpartly backed
From sebum deeply embedded in pores to skin texture, just! 30-second tingling peeling completes makeup-ready glowing skinoverstated
Low-irritation testing on sensitive skin has been completed for worry-free use.overstated
After use, it helps reduce the visible area of blackheads and pores.no supporting source found
A functional product to alleviate acne skin types that has been reported to the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.no supporting source found
I'm From
Fig Enzyme Powder Cleanser
Key: Mandelic Acid (#13 on the ingredient list), Papain, Ficin
ilso
NO PROBLEM PEELING SWAB
Key: Mandelic Acid (#16 on the ingredient list), Succinic Acid, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract
Official (Korean)
21 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
a smoother skin texture
Don't count on:
less visible pores · better hydration · better barrier support
Tests passed:
skin irritation
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claims, checked
With big swab, every nook and crannyplausible, not tested
Bacteria, dead skin cells, pore impuritiespartly backed
PEELING COMPLEX 20%partly backed
Dimethyl sulfone (sulfur)partly backed
Just 1 use, just 1 minute care high-content peeling swabpartly backed
Smoothly glowing makeup-friendly skin completionpartly backed
Next-generation low-irritation peeling for sensitive skinpartly backed
92.93% improvement in old dead skin cellspartly backed
15.94% improvement in bumpy unevennesspartly backed
16.82% improvement in rough skin texturepartly backed
86.82% improvement in skin radiancepartly backed
Sensitive skin irritation test completedpartly backed
Skin irritation index 0.00partly backed
Pore environment improvement in 1 minuteoverstated
The peeling you used to get from experts, now enjoy it at home!overstated
Dead skin cells, sebum all-clear 1-minute home peelingoverstated
Next-generation low-irritation peeling with strong effect but reduced irritationoverstated
P-Acne strain antibacterialno supporting source found
Pore bacteria careno supporting source found
Helps normalize skin turnover cycleno supporting source found
Moisture barrier strengtheningno supporting source found
Dr.Belmeur
Dr.Belmeur Amino Clear Peeling Gel
Key: Mandelic Acid (#22 on the ingredient list), Carnitine, Serine
mommy care
Mommycare Sea Grape Sebum Softener
Key: Mandelic Acid (#22 on the ingredient list), Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Lactobionic Acid
BEYOND
Angel Tea Tree Oil Trouble Toner Pad 185ml
It's made for calmer, clearer-looking skin.
Key: Mandelic Acid (#23 on the ingredient list), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water 0.97%, 4-Terpineol
Official (Korean)
1 claim, summarized
Only partly backed:
calmer skin · clearer-looking skin · a smoother skin texture
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claims, checked
A vegan toner pad for trouble care that helps with skin soothing, sebum, and dead skin cell care, and contains hyaluronic acid to keep skin moist.plausible, not tested
Fusidyne
Derma Trouble Balancing Toner
Key: Mandelic Acid (#26 on the ingredient list), Fusidium Coccineum Ferment Lysate Extract Filtrate, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
Dr.G
Red Blemish 10-Cica Capsule Soothing Toner
It's made for better hydration.
Key: Mandelic Acid (#32 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
5 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
better hydration
Don't count on:
better barrier support
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claims, checked
Centella asiatica leaf extract (2.1ppm)backed by evidence
It conditions the skin and delivers a moisturizing effect.plausible, not tested
Soothing capsules fill moisture layer upon layer and strengthen the skin barrier.overstated
It combines 10-Cica exosomes 2,600 times smaller than a pore with ceramide.no supporting source found
It opens moisture pathways inside the skin, raising the absorption of the next skincare step.nothing specific to check
EIIO
Anti-Pore Blackhead Kit
It's made for less visible pores and better hydration.
Key: Mandelic Acid (#33 on the ingredient list), Lactobionic Acid, Gluconic Acid
Official (Korean)
21 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
less visible pores · better hydration · calmer skin
Tests passed:
skin irritation
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claims, checked
Skin irritation test completedbacked by evidence
No irritating nose pack! Moist and mild sensationplausible, not tested
Soft, squishy coconut jelly that clings! Biocelluloseplausible, not tested
Plant-based biocellulose sheet made by naturally fermenting coconut water!plausible, not tested
2-STEP care that removes blackheads and sebum without irritation and tightens porespartly backed
A low-irritation 2-STEP nose pack that gently softens and removes sebum and blackheads, and astringes pores to create smooth nose skin.partly backed
Moisture retention UP, mild and soft texturepartly backed
Step 2 mask that refreshes and tightens pores, calms them, and leaves them smoothpartly backed
Patented technology liposome capsulation (Liposome capsulation) that helps absorption deep into porespartly backed
Cosmetic composition for skin care having blackhead and sebum removal effect, and method for preparing the samepartly backed
Contains effective astringent·soothing ingredients for smooth-looking porespartly backed
A sheet with a gentle, soft texture combines soothing ingredients and a triple complex of AHA ingredients in a golden ratio to create fresh, smooth pores.partly backed
After requesting a skin safety and efficacy evaluation from a nationally accredited clinical institution, the product was rated as non-irritating.partly backed
24-hour occlusive skin patch test conducted, rated non-irritating!partly backed
Step 1 mask that opens pores to gently dissolve and soften sebum and blackheadsno supporting source found
The sheet, composed of over 90% water, has a soft, jelly-like surface that adheres seamlessly along the contours of the nose.no supporting source found
Plant-derived complex extracts soften and dissolve sebum and blackheads hidden deep in pores, and release them out of the pores.no supporting source found
Blackhead & sebum care!nothing specific to check
Pore tightening & skin soothingnothing specific to check
Pops out sebum and blackheads hidden deep in pores!nothing specific to check
Refreshingly tighten & soothe cleared pores!nothing specific to check
MEDIPEEL
VITAMIN MELA TONING WRAPPING MASK
It's made for better hydration and a brighter skin tone.
Key: Mandelic Acid (#47 on the ingredient list), Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Niacinamide
Official (Korean)
19 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
a brighter skin tone · better hydration
Don't count on:
firmer skin
See each claim
claims, checked
Vegan certification completed!backed by evidence
Wrapping system that firmly holds core ingredients within the skin*backed by evidence
Protects moisture from flying away into the air & imparts radianceplausible, not tested
7-second melasma (spots) relief human application test completedpartly backed
Melasma brightening improvement effect felt from one usepartly backed
Brightening care solution proven through human application testingpartly backed
With just one use! Melasma (spots) reliefpartly backed
Lemon extract + 10 vitaminspartly backed
10 vitamins adhesionpartly backed
Radiant with lemon extract + 10 vitamins!partly backed
Delivers antioxidant ingredients deep into the skin*partly backed
Melasma brightening maskpartly backed
7-second melasma (spots) 112% improvementoverstated
A whitening coating film containing vitamins is formed to provide bright and radiant skin.no supporting source found
Supplies vitality and elasticity with lemon extractno supporting source found
Mild in ingredients and even in formulation, practicing small efforts for animal protection and the global environment.nothing specific to check
Clear and brighten blotchy skinnothing specific to check
Blotchy skin, full of vitality #VitaminChargenothing specific to check
Clean transparent glow carenothing specific to check
Cellology
Blue Eraser Serum
Key: Mandelic Acid (#51 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Madecassoside
Official (Korean)
2 claims checked
claims, checked
[Dermatology/Pharmacy Entry] Instant Calming NO.1 Serumno supporting source found
Blue Erasernothing specific to check

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