
Mandelic Acid Exfoliating & Clearing Serum
SOFIE PAVITT FACE Mandelic Acid Exfoliating & Clearing Serum scores 7.9/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
Gentle AHA suitable for sensitive skin
Draws in moisture
Raises formula pH
Score breakdown
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes SOFIE PAVITT FACE Mandelic Acid Exfoliating & Clearing Serum stand out
SOFIE PAVITT FACE Mandelic Acid Exfoliating & Clearing Serum is a solid serum with an overall score of 7.9/9.8. Positioned in the premium bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Mandelic Acid, Propanediol, Panthenol — ingredients that actively target skin concerns.
It performs well on hydration (6.6) and low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
- ✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula
May not suit
- ⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment
Key ingredients
- ✶Mandelic Acid
Works on your skin — #2 in the INCI list
- ✶Propanediol
Draws in moisture — #3 in the INCI list
- ✶Panthenol
Draws in moisture — #5 in the INCI list
- ✶Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #6 in the INCI list
- ✶Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #9 in the INCI list
What creators are saying
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21 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Draws in moisture7
- Other ingredient5
- Formula balancers3
- Keeps the product fresh3
- Holds the formula together2
- Works on your skin1