Am+Pm Total Brightening Renewal Treatment Mandelic Acid 5%
Serum
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Am+Pm Total Brightening Renewal Treatment Mandelic Acid 5%

Naruko
17Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
65% Natural35% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.4 — Suboptimal
5.4
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.4
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Tranexamic Acid, Niacinamide
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.4: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Gluconolactone at pH 5.4: likely ineffective — above 5
Tranexamic Acid at pH 5.4: optimal range (3.5–5.5)
Niacinamide at pH 5.4: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Gluconolactone is at pH 5.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3.5–4.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5
Tranexamic AcidpH 3.5–5.5
NiacinamidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Key Actives
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Brightening SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

65% natural35% synthetic
11 natural 6 synthetic

Based on 17 ingredients analyzed. 65% natural and 35% synthetic.

Active ingredients5 actives
Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning6:Gluconolactone, Tranexamic Acid, Arginine, Niacinamide, Sclerotium Gum, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
humectant3:Hyaluronic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lactate
solvent2:Water, Propanediol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.