Next up is the Selfless by Hyram Mandelic Acid & Rice Bran Gentle Exfoliating Serum (£22). Now, I'll be honest, any product that claims to exfoliate has me instantly worrying about my rosacea-prone skin. But of course, this is Yarbro we're talking about, so there's nothing harsh or scary about this product (or any of the others!). He called it the "don't over exfoliate exfoliator," which I'm absolutely here for.
The stars of the show are mandelic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid that is one of the best for sensitive skin, which is all down to having a larger molecule than other AHAs, and rice bran (also known as phytic acid), which is a gentle AHA with antioxidant properties working to neutralise free radical damage to the skin. These two powerhouses are combined with polyhydroxy acids, the most gentle acid exfoliators out there — due to an even larger molecule and thus causing less irritation — working to unclog pores by dissolving dead skin cells. All of these ingredients work together to slough away dead skin cells, leaving a brighter, smoother complexion.
The best part is that it's super easy to use. Simply apply a couple of drops after cleansing and before moisturising. Though it's gentle, this product shouldn't be combined with lots of other strong acids in your routine — we don't want to be overexfoliating and ruining our skin barrier.
In a nutshell: it's an impressive, hardworking, yet gentle acid exfoliator that's super easy to slot into a skin-care routine.