Vivant Mandelic Acid 3-in-1 Wash for dry skin
Mandelic Acid
Japanese Green Tea Leaf Extract
Grape Fruit Extract
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
Honey Extract
Average
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for dry skin; other cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate exfoliation for your dry skin due to mandelic acid, but the ammonium lauryl sulfate may be stripping and counteract the humectant action of glycerin.
- The cleansing and hydrating benefits are generally supportive but not directly targeted at your dry or flaky skin concerns.
- The product is safe for your dry skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and contains soothing Japanese green tea and grape fruit extracts.
How to apply
- Use this cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your skin clean. Start using it daily right away since your skin is not sensitive.
- Apply this cleanser as the very first step in your morning routine and right after your pre-cleanser in the evening. Follow with your toner and moisturizer afterwards.
- Gently massage a small amount of cleanser onto your face using soft circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.
- Apply this cleanser on slightly damp skin for a comfortable and refreshing wash. This helps maintain your skin's natural moisture while cleansing away dirt.
- Avoid getting the cleanser directly into your eyes to prevent any irritation. Do a simple patch test before your first use to ensure your skin likes it.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsThis product is highly effective for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, frequently clearing congestion, reducing acne, and fading hyperpigmentation. Users often report a brighter, smoother complexion. Some users note that it can be drying, suggesting a gradual introduction to the routine.
Highlights
Effective acne reduction Often Mentioned
- “My skin has improved in texture, clarity, and acne reduction.”
- “Helps keep congestion down, blackheads away.”
- “Helps prevent the source of cystic acne.”
- “Targets blemishes... and acne.”
Brightens skin tone Sometimes Noted
- “I noticed an overall improvement in the brightness and evenness of my skintone.”
- “Fades those annoying dark spots left behind.”
- “On blotchy skin it 'lifts' skin discolorations and dark spots.”
Gentle exfoliation Sometimes Noted
- “Deeply cleanses and gently exfoliates without irritation.”
- “It leaves my skin tingling fresh and clean, yet not harshly stripped.”
- “Gentle but uber hardworking.”
Improves skin texture Sometimes Noted
- “My skin has improved in texture, clarity, and acne reduction.”
- “With consistent use, skin feels smoother and more refined.”
- “Brought my skin back to smooth!”
Can be drying Sometimes Noted
- “The Mandelic Acid 3-in-1 Toner was far too drying for my skin.”
- “Moisturize as you may experience some peeling if you don't.”
- “I followed the directions... but that wrecked my skin barrier.”
Requires gradual use Sometimes Noted
- “Warned me to experience it gradually.”
- “Those with oily skin should build up their tolerance.”
- “Use it too frequently, clear skin but over exfoliate.”
Packaging leakage Rarely Noted
- “The caps of the plastic bottles may leak if you carry them around.”
- “This happened to me two times with the Mandelic Acid 3-in-1 Wash.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Vivant Mandelic Acid 3-in-1 Wash work for dry skin?
This cleanser works moderately well for dry skin, offering gentle exfoliation and soothing extracts, though some ingredients may be stripping and counteract its hydrating properties. A cleanser for dry skin needs essential ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and gentle moisturizing ingredients to protect and maintain moisture levels.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for dry skin?
Glycerin, Japanese green tea extract, and honey extract help soothe and hydrate dry skin. However, cleansers for dry skin need rich hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to maintain moisture and protect the skin.
What does Mandelic Acid do for dry skin?
Mandelic acid helps keep dry skin smooth and hydrated while improving overall texture. When combined with nourishing ingredients like Centella asiatica, it can also significantly improve skin firmness and reduce crepiness without causing excessive irritation.
What does Green Tea Extract do for dry skin?
Green tea extract helps increase skin moisture and improves overall skin smoothness by reducing roughness. Applying it regularly may also help protect dry skin from daily environmental stress and UV-related irritation.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This cleanser goes in your morning and evening routines as the first or second step to wash your face. Cleansing your dry skin works best when paired with gentle, hydrating ingredients and a rich moisturizer that locks in moisture and prevents tightness.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol by applying the cleanser first on your dry skin, rinsing it off, and then following with your retinol treatment. Because this wash can be drying, a product of this type for dry skin needs gentle, moisture-locking ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to keep your skin soft and comfortable.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily as part of your morning and evening routine, though dry skin may need to start just once a week to see how it tolerates the exfoliation. A cleanser for dry skin needs gentle, hydrating ingredients and rich moisture-locking components to keep the skin soft and comfortable without feeling stripped.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry skin, though reviewer feedback suggests it can sometimes feel drying. It offers moderate exfoliation and soothing extracts, but a cleanser for dry skin generally needs extra nourishing ingredients and gentle, non-stripping cleansers to keep the skin comfortable.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body, but it is best to avoid the thin skin around your eyes since strong cleansing agents like ammonium lauryl sulfate may cause dryness or irritation there. A cleanser for dry skin needs gentle, hydrating ingredients and mild surfactants that protect the skin barrier while cleansing.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical application of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) to human skin before UV irradiation decreases UV-induced production of hydrogen peroxide by 68-90% and nitric oxide by 30-100%, inhibits leukocyte infiltration and lipid peroxidation by 41-84%, and restores glutathione levels and glutathione peroxidase activity compared to UV exposure alone.
Carcinogenesis, 2001Application of green tea extracts on normal human skin resulted in dose-dependent inhibition of UV-evoked erythema, reduced sunburn cells, protected Langerhans cells, and decreased UV-induced DNA damage compared to untreated UV-exposed skin.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2001Treatment with 45% mandelic acid peel showed nearly equal overall efficacy as 30% salicylic acid peel in patients with mild-to-moderate facial acne vulgaris, but with fewer adverse effects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Chemical peels using 35% glycolic acid, 20% salicylic-10% mandelic acid, and phytic acid reduce acne scores by 70.55%, 74.14%, and 69.7% respectively, and significantly decline the postacne hyperpigmentation index in Asian patients with mild to moderate acne.
Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, 2019Commonly used chemical peels showed no significant differences in effectiveness for acne vulgaris in most comparisons, though combined salicylic and mandelic acid peeling was superior to glycolic acid and glycolic acid was superior to placebo, based on twelve randomized controlled trials.
BMJ Open, 2018Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019A combination of Vitis vinifera shoot extract and a biotechnological extract demonstrated significant in vitro and in vivo antioxidant effects and improved clinical signs of photoaged skin in female subjects after a 4-week application.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2007Pre-treatment with Vitis vinifera L. water extract (100 ΓΙg/mL) demonstrated antioxidant and scavenger activity against UV-A radiation and exerted an anti-mutagenic effect by maintaining apoptosis in UV-A and UV-B irradiated human keratinocytes (HaCaT).
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2020A water extract from grapevine leaves inhibited proinflammatory-induced interleukin-8 and vascular endothelial growth factor secretion in human keratinocytes compared to untreated challenged cells.
Antioxidants, 2019Purified polysaccharides from kiwi fruit stimulated cell proliferation up to 30%, mitochondrial activity by nearly 25% in human keratinocytes, increased proliferation and ATP synthesis in fibroblasts, and doubled collagen synthesis in three-dimensional skin equivalents compared to controls.
Journal of Cellular Physiology, 2005Ethanolic extract of Actinidia chinensis Planch ameliorated UVB-mediated photoaging by reducing wrinkle formation, epidermal thickening, and collagen loss while decreasing reactive oxygen species overproduction and regulating the AKT pathway in NIH-3T3 cells and SKH-1 hairless mice compared to UVB irradiation alone.
Antioxidants, 2024Honey-based dressings reduced mean healing duration, length of hospital stay, and VAS pain scores compared with povidone iodine-based dressings in 1236 participants.
Journal of Wound Care, 2021Topical honey application improved the mean duration of attacks and pain, occurrence of crusting, and healing time compared to acyclovir cream in 16 adult patients with recurrent labial and genital herpes lesions.
Medical Science Monitor, 2004
Why other cleansers fit dry skin better
Phytosphingosine increased filaggrin metabolism and skin hydration in human skin by stimulating filaggrin biosynthesis and degradation leading to natural moisturizing factor formation.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2017Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
Ingredients
Mandelic Acid, Water, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract Japanese Green Tea Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Grape Fruit Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Honey Extract, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ci 12085
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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