Mandelic Acid
Mandelic Acid is an antimicrobial ingredient. It’s in 49 products on Poliage, most often exfoliant, serum and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
Mandelic acid: used to limit microbial growth.
What it does
Contains Mandelic Acid: antimicrobial
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35152, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Mandelic Acid
Dermalogica
powerbright dark spot peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Elemis
Pro-Collagen Tri-Acid Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Obagi
Resurfacing Multi-Acid Peel Pads
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Grown Alchemist
Resurfacing Targeted Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Triple Acid Exfoliating Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Rhassoul & BHA Antioxidants Purifying Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Ole Henriksen
Silkfoliant Gentle Tri-Acid Exfoliating Toner for Dark Spots
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Cetaphil
Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Cetaphil
Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Cream for Neck, Chest & Face
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Cetaphil
Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Lotion
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Versed
Skin Refine Gentle Pore-Clearing Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Glow Recipe
Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Naturopathica
Sweet Cherry Brightening Enzyme Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Dr. Dennis Gross
Texture Renewal Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid
COSRX
The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Naturium
The Energizer Mandelic Acid Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel / Unscented
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Triple Berry Smoothing Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Renee Rouleau
Triple Berry Smoothing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Triple Correction Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid
Josie Maran
Triple Hydroxy Resurfacing Liquid
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Philosophy
triple-acid brightening peel
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Tula
TULA bedtime bright
Lists exfoliating acid
Lumē
Whole Body Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
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