Is Paula S Choice Skin Perfecting 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe?
No concerns flagged Standard: Fungal Acne (Malassezia)
Pass
0 of 23 flagged (0 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 10.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 10.0/10
Formulation Analysis: Why This Product Passes
The Fungal Acne (Malassezia) standard screens for lipids, fatty acids (c11-c24), esters, and polysorbates that feed malassezia yeast folliculitis.
Across all 23 verified INCI ingredients in Paula S Choice Skin Perfecting 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant, zero matches were detected against the 15 screened triggers under this standard. Consequently, this formulation earns a verdict of Pass with a score of 10.0/10 (No concerns flagged).
Complete INCI formulation (23 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Fungal Acne (Malassezia) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | Pass |
| 2 | Butanediol | Pass |
| 3 | Mandelic Acid | Pass |
| 4 | Lactic Acid | Pass |
| 5 | Sodium Hydroxide | Pass |
| 6 | Myrica Cerifera (Bayberry) Fruit Extract | Pass |
| 7 | Akebia Quinata (Chocolate Vine) Stem Extract | Pass |
| 8 | Prunus Lannesiana (Cherry Blossom) Flower Extract | Pass |
| 9 | Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate | Pass |
| 10 | Saccharomyces Lysate | Pass |
| 11 | Achillea Millefolium Extract | Pass |
| 12 | Saccharide Isomerate | Pass |
| 13 | Arginine | Pass |
| 14 | Hydroxyacetophenone | Pass |
| 15 | Butylene Glycol | Pass |
| 16 | Sodium Phytate | Pass |
| 17 | Pentylene Glycol | Pass |
| 18 | Xanthan Gum | Pass |
| 19 | Citric Acid | Pass |
| 20 | Sodium Citrate | Pass |
| 21 | Hexanediol | Pass |
| 22 | Caprylyl Glycol | Pass |
| 23 | Sodium Benzoate | Pass |
Evaluated alternative Moisturizer options (10/10 Score)
The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Fungal Acne (Malassezia) flags:
Other safety checks for Skin Perfecting 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
2000000152356(Verify on Source) - Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
- Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
- Report an Error: If an ingredient list is inaccurate, submit a correction with product packaging proof (72-hour SLA).
Important Disclaimer: This review is an automated toxicological and dermatological screening for educational purposes. It is not medical or dermatological advice. Chemical safety depends on user skin condition and exact concentration. Always patch-test new products.