Good Molecules Mandelic Acid Serum Dupes & Cheaper Alternatives

A 10% mandelic acid serum for gradual brightening and smoother cheeks, with hyaluronic acid adding slip. Reddit users reach for it weekly when harsher acids or tretinoin feel too aggressive, though overuse can trigger purging.

A watery centella ampoule that people use before moisturizer or tret. It suits irritated, dehydrated, or barrier-damaged skin. On very reactive faces, it can sting, break out, or do basically nothing.

An 8% mandelic acid serum for gradual exfoliation, pigmentation, and congestion, with panthenol, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid. Redditors reach for it on rosacea-prone skin; studies found mandelic helped mild-to-moderate acne. It remains too shallow for deep pores.