banu
2% Salicylic Acid & Mandelic Acid Pore-Clearing Exfoliating Serum
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About the Product
Item 2887396
What it is: A clinically tested exfoliating serum with salicylic and mandelic acid to visibly clear pores, reduce breakouts, and smooth texture—without irritation.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dullness, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Serum
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 2% Salicylic Acid (BHA): An over-the-counter formula that targets blemishes and gently exfoliates pores.
- Mandelic Acid (AHA): A gentle exfoliant shown to visibly brighten, smooth, and even skin tone.
- Niacinamide: Smooths and evens the look of skin tone and texture while addressing oil production.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This lightweight serum exfoliates pore-clogging dead skin cells without compromising your barrier. Formulated with two percent salicylic acid, mandelic acid, and a 12 percent hydrating complex, it's clinically shown to clear pores, smooth texture, and prevent future breakouts while keeping skin hydrated. It's gentle enough for daily use and made for sensitive, acne-prone skin.
Clinical Results:
Based on an independent, third-party clinical test on 35 panelists across all 6 Fitzpatrick skin types with self-perceived acne-prone skin:
- 97% agreed their skin feels less oily after 14 days of use
- 86% agreed this product visibly reduces the size, severity, and frequency of active acne breakouts after 14 days of use
- 83% agreed pores appear visibly smaller after 14 days of use
Safe for acne-prone skin:
- This product passed a 28-day acnegenic and comedogenicity test on acne-prone skin with no increase in papules or pustules compared to baseline
Safe for all skin tones:
- This product passed a 48-hour occlusive patch test on all 6 Fitzpatrick skin types with no signs of irritation
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-Mandelic Acid (AHA): A gentle exfoliant shown to visibly brighten, smooth, and even skin tone.
-Niacinamide: Smooths and evens the look of skin tone and texture while addressing oil production.
Salicylic Acid 2%, Aqua/Water/Eau, Isopentyldiol, Squalane, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Mandelic Acid, Niacinamide, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Succinic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Xanthan Gum, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin.
The list of ingredients is subject to change. Please consult the packaging of the product purchased.
-Cleanse skin thoroughly before applying this product.
-Dispense one to two pumps onto fingertips and apply all over the face.
-Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor.
-If bothersome dryness or peeling occur, reduce application to once a day or every other day.
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banu is an acne-safe brand that addresses a full spectrum of skincare goals. Every product is clinically tested on acne-prone skin and formulated with zero pore-clogging or acne-triggering ingredients to break the breakout cycle. From jelly cleansers to targeted acne treatments, every product is made to be as enjoyable as it is effective—without compromise.