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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Wu Daily Renewal Serum With Mandelic Acid versus The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on March 28, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Exfoliator Singaporean Brand Singapore
Serum Canadian Brand Canada

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

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Large Pores
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Dr. Wu Daily Renewal Serum With Mandelic Acid contains this as ingredient number 1.

The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Antimicrobial
Community Rating: Liked

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 Acid

Dr. Wu Daily Renewal Serum With Mandelic Acid contains this as ingredient number 3.

The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA contains this as ingredient number 3.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

53% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
18% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet
54% are loved or liked
38% have mixed ratings
8% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Dr. Wu Daily Renewal Serum With Mandelic Acid 17 ingredients

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The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA 13 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 4 ratings
Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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JohnnyLeeZongHeng_352

1 month ago · Oily Skin
Review

Gentle and didn't break me out. I love it

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