Soft Touch AHA, a 10% Mandelic Acid Gel — Reddit Reviews
by Stratia
Updated September 23, 2026
10% mandelic acid gel for gentler exfoliation and smoother texture; bi-weekly friendly.
What the community says
A 10% mandelic acid gel that people use for exfoliation without the usual glycolic sting. It fits oily or combo skin chasing smoother texture and pores, though some still prefer stronger acids.
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Real Reddit threads — 6 mentions across 6 threads
Stratia Soft Touch AHA, a 10% Mandelic Acid Gel on Reddit, in one place — 6 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/scacjdiscussion and 1 more, summarized.
“* Stratia Soft Touch AHA (bi-weekly)”
Positive
“I dived head first into AHAs & BHAs.”
Positive
“AHA and BHA, I would only use them for a certain amount of time.”
Positive
“Not sure yet about the soft touch aha and the serum.”
Mentioned
“I will prob write a review at some point, but I got the sample pack”
Mentioned
“I’ve been using the cleanser and the liquid gold”
Mentioned
“I mix it with a few drops of their Soft Touch AHA before bed”
Positive
“makes it absorb way better.”
Positive
“I am loving the Stratia Soft Touch AHA (10% Mandelic Acid).”
Positive
“It feels really gentle and I'm able to use it about 3-6 times per week”
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“It doesn't leave my skin feeling oily or greasy or anything”
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“I can highly recommend Stratia Soft Touch AHA (non-AB).”
Positive
“It uses mandelic acid which makes it “gentler” than other AHA products”
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“yet so effective.”
Positive
“Check out Stratia’s mandelic acid serum ‘Soft Touch AHA’.”
Mentioned
“It’s 10% mandelic acid, very gentle and simple ingredients = less chance of breaking out to an unnecessary additive.”
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“It’s $18 for 1.3 fl oz.”
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