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Slow Resurface AHA Pad

Mandelic + lactic + PHA pre-soaked pads. Resurfaces without the next-morning red face.

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A two-minute, no-rinse exfoliating pad. Mandelic acid is a larger-molecule AHA than glycolic, which means it diffuses into the skin slowly — visible smoothing without the next-morning red face. We layer it with low-dose lactic acid and gluconolactone (a PHA) for a tri-acid approach that addresses surface texture, congestion, and dullness in one step.

Derm-reviewedFragrance-free60 pads
1
$58

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  • Derm-reviewed
    Vellum clinical panel
  • Cruelty-free
    Leaping Bunny certified
  • 1,800-ingredient
    Screened & excluded
Description

A two-minute, no-rinse exfoliating pad. Mandelic acid is a larger-molecule AHA than glycolic, which means it diffuses into the skin slowly — visible smoothing without the next-morning red face. We layer it with low-dose lactic acid and gluconolactone (a PHA) for a tri-acid approach that addresses surface texture, congestion, and dullness in one step.

Each pad is saturated with 12 mL of solution, buffered to pH 4.0. Sixty pads per jar — about a two-month supply at three nights a week. Refill jars ship in 92% post-consumer paper; the outer jar is glass.

Use after cleansing on dry skin, three evenings a week. Follow with serum and moisturizer. Always finish with SPF 30+ the next morning.

Key actives
  • Mandelic acid · 5%Larger AHA molecule; slower diffusion, gentler sting.
  • Lactic acid · 3%Surface resurfacer; supports tone and texture.
  • Gluconolactone (PHA) · 2%Antioxidant polyhydroxy acid; barrier-friendly.
Full ingredients

Aqua, Mandelic Acid, Lactic Acid, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium PCA, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

Specifications
Actives
5% mandelic + 3% lactic + 2% PHA
Vehicle base
Aqueous, no oils
pH
4.0 – 4.2
Fragrance
Fragrance-free
Vegan
Yes
Sensitive skin
Patch test first
Format
60 pre-soaked cotton pads · refill ready
Shipping & returns

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Clean-Tested1,800+ ingredient screen
Dermatologist-ReviewedBoard-certified panel
Cruelty-FreeLeaping Bunny certified
Carbon-NeutralClimate Neutral Certified

What’s inside

The actives, listed at their actual dose.

Every Vellum bottle lists the percentage of every active on the front. If it’s below the studied threshold, it doesn’t go in.

5%

Mandelic acid

Larger AHA molecule; slower diffusion, gentler sting.

3%

Lactic acid

Surface resurfacer; supports tone and texture.

2%

Gluconolactone (PHA)

Antioxidant polyhydroxy acid; barrier-friendly.

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