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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Glytone Mandelic Gentle Resurfacing Serum versus Face Reality Skincare 8% L-Mandelic Serum .

Published on February 06, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA

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 common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Serum American Brand United States
Serum American Brand United States

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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 (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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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Glytone Mandelic Gentle Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Face Reality Skincare 8% L-Mandelic Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

Glytone Mandelic Gentle Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Face Reality Skincare 8% L-Mandelic Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Glytone Mandelic Gentle Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

Face Reality Skincare 8% L-Mandelic Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

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

60% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet
47% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet

Usage

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