L-Mandelic Face and Body Wash

Face Reality L-Mandelic Face & Body Wash is a gel cleanser built around L-mandelic acid, a gentle alpha hydroxy acid that exfoliates while delivering antibacterial and antifungal benefits to acne-prone skin on the face and body. Unlike harsher acne cleansers that strip and irritate, this formula uses less than 1% mandelic acid to lift dead skin cells and help clear congested pores without disrupting your skin's barrier. It works especially well for breakouts complicated by folliculitis, ingrown hairs, shaving bumps, or post-acne dark spots.

Key Benefits

Clears congestion without over-stripping L-mandelic acid gently loosens dead skin cells inside the pore, helping reduce breakouts and blackheads while its naturally antibacterial properties target acne-causing bacteria on contact.

Smooths rough, uneven texture Gluconolactone, a polyhydroxy acid, works alongside mandelic acid to accelerate cell turnover and refine skin texture with less irritation than traditional AHAs.

Targets folliculitis and shaving bumps Mandelic acid's antifungal activity makes this cleanser particularly effective for fungal folliculitis, razor bumps, and ingrown hairs on the chest, back, and legs.

Calms and protects with antioxidants Green tea leaf extract soothes inflammation and provides antioxidant defense, while grape seed extract supports skin elasticity and helps protect against environmental stressors.

Supports a more even skin tone Consistent use helps fade post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation by encouraging faster turnover of discolored surface cells, revealing a more uniform complexion over time.

If your skin is combination to oily and prone to breakouts on the face or body, this cleanser was designed with your concerns in mind. It is especially well suited for acne accompanied by folliculitis, ingrown hairs, or shaving bumps on areas like the chest, back, and legs.

This is also a strong choice if you struggle with post-acne dark spots or uneven texture and want gentle daily exfoliation that won't leave your skin feeling tight or irritated. If you are on a professional acne program and need a cleanser that supports, rather than fights against, your treatment products, this is a reliable foundation.

If your skin is sensitive, rosacea-prone, or currently experiencing barrier disruption, a non-exfoliating cleanser would be a better fit.

Prepare: Wet face and/or body with lukewarm water.

Apply: Dispense a small amount of cleanser into your palms and massage onto damp skin using gentle circular motions for a full 60 seconds. This allows the mandelic acid and gluconolactone to make contact with the skin and the cleanser to properly emulsify.

Rinse: Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water or remove with a clean, damp cloth. Follow with toner, serum, and moisturizer. Apply SPF during the day.

Frequency: Use as directed within your skincare routine. Avoid the eye area, as this cleanser contains exfoliating acids that will cause irritation.

Key ingredients:

- Mandelic Acid (1%): An alpha-hydroxy acid that brightens, suppresses hyperpigmentation, and enhances cell turnover.

- Gluconolactone (PHA): A mild exfoliating acid that gently smooths the skin while attracting and holding moisture. PHA helps improve texture and clarity without stripping the skin, making it especially well suited for dry, sensitive, or compromised skin.

- Grape Seed Extract: A potent antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stress while soothing inflammation and supporting a clearer, more balanced complexion.

- Green Tea Extract: Calms, soothes, and moisturizes, while providing antioxidant and anti-microbial support.

Full ingredients:

Aqua (Water), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Propanediol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Gluconolactone, Mandelic Acid (L) (

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Wear broad-spectrum SPF every morning while using this product.

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