Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of By WishTrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water versus The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on June 24, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
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Ingredient Info
By WishTrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water 22 ingredients
The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA 13 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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By WishTrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water 22 ingredients
The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA 13 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
By WishTrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water 22 ingredients
The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA 13 ingredients
Water • Mandelic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Beta-Glucan • Panthenol • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Centella Asiatica Extract • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Sorbitol • Glycerin • Houttuynia Cordata Extract • Chlorphenesin • Dimethyl Sulfone • Arginine • Sodium Citrate • Carbomer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • 1,2-Hexanediol • Natto Gum
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBy WishTrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water contains this as ingredient number 1.
The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA contains this as ingredient number 2.
Mandelic Acid helps exfoliate skin. It also contains antioxidant properties.
As an AHA, Mandelic Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Mandelic Acid may be an alternative to Glycolic Acid for those with sensitive skin.
Mandelic Acid may help reduce wrinkles, acne, and hyperpigmentation.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Mandelic AcidBy WishTrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water contains this as ingredient number 2.
The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinBy WishTrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water contains this as ingredient number 12.
The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA contains this as ingredient number 4.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
By WishTrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water contains this as ingredient number 19.
The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA contains this as ingredient number 11.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
By WishTrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water contains this as ingredient number 21.
The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA contains this as ingredient number 12.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
By WishTrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water 22 ingredients
The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA 13 ingredients
Usage
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By WishTrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water 22 ingredients
The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA 13 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
By WishTrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water 22 ingredients
Butter
Broke me out. It doesn't happen to me often but this product gave me terrible whiteheads. Really disappointed looked like a good AHA product, but...
Broke me out. It doesn't happen to me often but this product gave me terrible whiteheads. Really disappointed looked like a good AHA product, but nope my skin had other ideas. I'm not 100% sure which ingredient caused it but I'll probably be more wary of these ingredients from now on.
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Mixed feelings
Don't get me wrong, I really like it! It has beta-glucan, natto gum, and hylauronic acid which is hydrating enough meaning it wont...
Mixed feelings
Don't get me wrong, I really like it! It has beta-glucan, natto gum, and hylauronic acid which is hydrating enough meaning it wont peel while the AHA exfoliates. it doesn't make my skin peel like cosrx or paula's choice exfoliators but it does sting and tingle a bit. keep in mind i am a tazarotene (retinoid) user, so that may be why... but I never used them together, obviously. my skin is also quite sensitive but it does irritate my skin for a bit. mine also had a bit of granuals in it for some reason... weird but ya. also mine expired quickly, and it started smelling like rotten eggs. I did notice that this does help with skin texture, especially if you get closed comedones in specific areas of your face! honestly, it's quite mid. if you wanna try it, get the 30 ml and it will last you a while (if you use it 2-3 times a week)
The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA 13 ingredients
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