Mandelic is the acid I like most for breakout-prone skin, because its molecule is large and slow and that suits skin that is already inflamed. Putting it at 20% alongside salicylic gets into the pore and onto the surface at the same time. What it will not do is treat acne, and if that is what you have, come and see us rather than working through kits.
01 · Suitability
Is this the right product for you?
02 · Formulation
Key actives
| Active | What it does | Why we use it |
|---|---|---|
| Mandelic acid at 20% | An alpha hydroxy acid with a large molecule, so it works slowly and evenly across the surface. | Slow and even is what inflamed, breakout-prone skin needs. Fast and deep is what irritates it. |
| Salicylic acid | A beta hydroxy acid that is oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore rather than only on the surface. | Congestion sits in the pore. An acid that cannot get into oil cannot reach it. |
| Vitamin C | An antioxidant that supports brightness and helps even the look of tone. | Marks left behind after a breakout are the part people mind most. This is the ingredient aimed at them. |
03 · What to expect
Results take time
Guidance based on consistent use paired with daily SPF. Individual results vary. Not a substitute for a clinical assessment.
04 · In a routine
Where it sits
Prepare
Cleanse and prep with the sachets in the kit
Beta-Clarity AHA Clarifying Peel
Apply, 20 minutes, then neutralise as instructed
Soothe
Barrier balm. No acids or retinol for a week
Protect
SPF 30 or higher, every day, for at least 14 days
Treatment compatibility
Guidance only. Your practitioner's advice for your specific treatment always takes precedence.
05 · Questions
Common questions
No, and we would rather say so plainly. It is a cosmetic peel that helps the look of congestion, oil and visible pores, and the marks left after a breakout. Acne is a medical condition with medical treatments, and working through peel kits while it spreads costs you time. If your breakouts are widespread, painful or scarring, come and see us.
Mandelic has a much larger molecule, so it works more slowly and more evenly. On skin that is already inflamed, that is an advantage. Glycolic goes deeper and faster, which suits texture and pores on calmer skin. That is why these are two different kits rather than one.
No. Salicylic acid is chemically related to aspirin and this kit contains it. Choose the Hydra-Bright kit instead, or ask us before you buy.
A purifying cleanser and, if your skin takes it, a gentle leave-on exfoliant on the nights you are not treating. Stop both for a week either side of the peel itself.
06 · Complete the routine




