Is Paula S Choice Skin Perfecting 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant Rosacea & Eczema-Safe Safe?
Review the flags Standard: Rosacea & Eczema-Safe
Pass with caution (watchlist items present)
1 of 23 flagged (0 high-risk, 1 watchlist) — Score 8.5/10
Cosmetiqly Score 8.5/10
Flagged ingredients & clinical citations (1)
The following ingredients in this formulation conflict with Rosacea & Eczema-Safe standards:
Lactic Acid MODERATE Concern
AHA exfoliant with moderate sting potential on compromised atopic barriers.
Citation: Wilkin J, Dahl M, Detmar M, et al. Standard classification of rosacea: Report of the National Rosacea Society Expert Committee on the Classification and Staging of Rosacea. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2002;46(4):584-587.
Complete INCI formulation (23 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Rosacea & Eczema-Safe |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | Pass |
| 2 | Butanediol | Pass |
| 3 | Mandelic Acid | Pass |
| 4 | Lactic Acid | Flagged (MODERATE) |
| 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 Rosacea & Eczema-Safe 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
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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.