Cheer Up 6% Mandelic + 1% BHA Toner

6% Mandelic + 1% BHA Liquid Exfoliator: A medium-strength, combination skin focused exfoliant with 6% Mandelic Acid + BHA that works both on the surface of the skin and inside the pores to clear and balance the complexion.

WHY IT’S SPECIAL

A lightweight, fast absorbing exfoliating liquid that is designed to treat combination skin gently, but effectively. The duo of mandelic and salicylic acid exfoliates both the surface of the skin as well as inside the pores, it’s both antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. 

The acid duo is joined by Sarcosine, an amino-acid derivative that further helps to tighten up enlarged pores and balance oil production. With regular use, Cheer Up fights several of the typical problems of combination skin including enlarged pores, extra oil production, blackheads, acne, and post-acne marks.

Cheer Up is non-irritating and non-drying, and it's the best friend for combination and/or problem-prone skin. It is their bestselling, award-winning formula that won the Cosmopolitan Beauty Award for best exfoliant in 2018 in their home market.

HOW TO USE

• After cleansing, apply toner to a cotton pad or pour directly into your hands then pat onto face avoiding the delicate eye area.

• Allow the toner to be fully absorbed into the skin, then follow with your favourite serums and moisturisers. 

• Start using from every other day to twice a day depending on your skin's level of tolerance. For most skin types, once a day use is ideal.

IMPORTANT: Mandelic acid might make the skin more sensitive to the sun. Use a good SPF in the morning! The product contains BHA, do not use it if you are allergic to Aspirin. If you are unsure, please consult your doctor.

GOOD TO KNOW

• Shelf-life: 2 years from production (unopened), 8 months PAO (period after opening)

• Cheer Up is cruelty-free, vegan, fragrance & essential oil free, gluten free, fungal-acne safe and pregnancy safe.

• Should persistent irritation occur, stop use immediately and consult your local physician.

• Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.

• Keep out of reach from children.

Check our FAQ page for more information on product use and patch testing.

INGREDIENTS

Key Ingredients:

✴︎ Mandelic Acid (AHA): An AHA that comes from bitter almond and is known for its gentleness and antibacterial properties. It not only exfoliates the surface of the skin, but also helps to fight acne (especially good for pustules, but also helps with inflammatory nodules) as well as post-acne marks.

✴︎ Salicylic acid (BHA): Super well-known oil-soluble acid that is the gold standard in treating blackheads and enlarged pores. It works inside the pores to clear out dead skin cells that clog them.

✴︎ Sarcosine: An amino-acid derived ingredient that helps to normalise oil production (not by drying the skin, it is a so-called 5α-Reductase inhibitor), tightens up enlarged pores, and evens out the surface of the skin.

✴︎ Xylitylglucoside + Anhydroxylitol + Xylitol: A sugar based humectant trio that increases the skin’s water-binding capacity and strengthens the skin’s barrier.

Research: 

Przegląd Dermatologiczny 2015/4, Evaluation of the efficacy and tolerability of mandelic acid-containing cosmetic formulations for acne skin care

MB Taylor, Cosmetic Dermatology, 1999, Summary of mandelic acid for the improvement of skin conditions

Dermatologic Surgery, Jan 1, 2009, Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study