Mandelic acid is a go-to for skin of color because it exfoliates gently. Vanishing Serum 5 calms breakouts and helps stop dark marks before they set in.
Vanishing Serum 5 is a gentle exfoliating serum formulated with 5% mandelic acid. It helps reduce the redness and inflammation caused by acne and rosacea, and works well to improve the appearance of fine lines, melasma, and sun-related pigmentation — making it a versatile daily step for dark-spot prevention and clearer-looking skin.
Key Benefits
- Contains 5% mandelic acid for gentle, consistent exfoliation.
- Helps reduce redness and inflammation caused by acne and rosacea.
- Improves the appearance of fine lines, melasma, and sun-related pigmentation.
- Helps prevent new dark spots from forming.
- Gentle enough for regular use, including on melanin-rich and acne-prone skin.
Who It's For
Skin dealing with acne, rosacea-related redness, fine lines, melasma, or sun-related pigmentation that needs a gentle, versatile exfoliating step.
From Sylvia
You made it to this page because your skin needs more than one fix at a time — redness, breakouts, dark spots, texture. Vanishing Serum 5 is formulated with 5% mandelic acid to calm, exfoliate, and even the skin without the irritation that comes with harsher acids.
AM Routine
Can be used in the morning as directed by your esthetician.
- Cleanse.
- Apply Vanishing Serum 5 to clean, dry skin.
- Apply Toned Eye Cream after serums.
- Apply moisturizer if needed.
- Finish with Broad Beam Glow 50.
PM Routine
- Cleanse.
- Apply Vanishing Serum 5 to clean, dry skin, starting a few nights a week.
- Apply Toned Eye Cream after serums.
- Follow with moisturizer.
Pair It With
Calm & Clear Set: Barrier Balancing Cleanser + Vanishing Serum 5 + Toned Eye Cream + Moisturizer.
FAQ
What does Vanishing Serum 5 help with?
It helps reduce redness and inflammation from acne and rosacea, improves the look of fine lines, melasma, and sun-related pigmentation, and helps prevent new dark spots.
Is it gentle enough for rosacea-prone skin?
Yes. It is formulated with 5% mandelic acid, one of the gentlest exfoliating acids, to help calm redness rather than trigger it.
How often should I use it?
Start a few times a week and build up as your skin tolerates it, or follow your esthetician's guidance.
Can I use it with Radiant Renewal A?
Not on the same night to start. Alternate nights so your skin isn't over-exfoliated.
