Boticário Botik Mandelic + Tranexamic Acid 5% High-Potency Facial Serum – 1.01 fl oz (30 ml)
- Delivers a 5% blend of mandelic acid and tranexamic acid in a lightweight, leave-on facial serum.
- Helps skin look more even and radiant when used as part of a daily routine with sunscreen.
- Supports a fresher-looking complexion with a fluid texture that absorbs quickly and leaves no sticky film.
- Fits a morning or evening routine for adult skin, once or twice a day.
- Carries the sun-sensitivity precautions that apply to any alpha hydroxy acid formula.
Made for adults aged 18 and over who want a high-potency acid serum from a Brazilian dermocosmetic line and who are willing to commit to daily sunscreen. It is not for children or teenagers, not for use on irritated or injured skin, and not a good fit if you react to fragrance: the formula declares Parfum plus Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene and Linalool, and lists alcohol second in the INCI. Anyone who is pregnant, under dermatological care, or already using other acid or retinoid products should check with a professional before adding it. It is also a different product from the Botik Glycolic Acid 8% serum, which uses a different acid and a different routine.
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- 30 ml (1.01 fl oz) amber glass bottle with a glass dropper.
- Key ingredients: mandelic acid and tranexamic acid at a 5% acid concentration, plus lactic acid as a second AHA.
- Made in Brazil by O Boticário, the country's largest beauty franchise network, and certified cruelty-free.
- Fluid, fast-absorbing serum texture that spreads with 3 to 4 drops and leaves no sticky film.
- Fragranced formula: Parfum declared together with Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene and Linalool.
On clean, dry and intact skin, apply 3 to 4 drops over the whole face and spread gently until fully absorbed. Do not apply on the eyelids or around the eyes, on the outer corners of the nose and mouth, or on irritated or injured skin. During the first week of use, apply small amounts of product on alternate days. It can be used 1 to 2 times a day as long as you wear a facial sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher during the day, and avoid sun exposure while using the product.
- Sun Alert: this product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn; use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards, and discontinue use if irritation occurs.
- Transient burning, stinging or skin dryness may occur in the first applications; if the discomfort persists, discontinue use and seek medical advice. Do not ingest, and avoid contact with the eyes.
- Amber glass dropper bottle, 30 ml, recommended for adult skin above 18 years of age; keep it tightly closed, away from light and excessive heat, and out of reach of children.
The formula is built as a thin water-and-alcohol serum so the acids spread easily and sink in fast. Mandelic acid and tranexamic acid make up the 5% blend printed on the bottle, lactic acid is a second AHA that also holds the low pH the formula is built around, and glycerin and propanediol are the humectants that keep the whole thing from feeling tight. Grape seed extract sits alongside marine extracts from Cystoseira Tamariscifolia and Coenochloris Signiensis as the botanical and marine part of the formula, while xanthan gum, acacia senegal gum and polyacrylate crosspolymer-6 control how the fluid runs off the dropper and phenoxyethanol with potassium sorbate keeps it stable. Because two of the acids are AHAs, this routine is designed to be used with a daily broad-spectrum sunscreen and limited sun exposure, while using the product and for a week afterwards.
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Learn moreThe Botik Mandelic + Tranexamic Acid 5% High-Potency Facial Serum – 1.01 fl oz (30 ml) is a lightweight leave-on facial serum from Botik, the dermocosmetic line of O Boticário. It arrives in the brand's signature amber glass bottle with a glass dropper, and it is made in Brazil.
Botik is a Brazilian dermocosmetic brand, co-created with the diversity of Brazilian skin tones in mind and formulated with the brand's exclusive Swiss Technology. This serum is built around a 5% acid blend of mandelic acid and tranexamic acid, with lactic acid, grape seed extract and marine algae extracts rounding out the formula.
The fluid texture spreads easily and sinks in quickly, leaving no sticky film. Used as part of a daily routine with sunscreen, skin looks more even and radiant, and the complexion looks fresher. It is recommended for adult skin (18+).
Key Features:
- 5% mandelic + tranexamic acid blend: the 5% figure is a composition fact printed on the Brazilian bottle – mandelic acid and tranexamic acid are the two headline ingredients of the formula.
- Lightweight, fast-absorbing fluid: a thin serum texture that spreads over the whole face with 3 to 4 drops and absorbs without tackiness.
- Appearance-focused finish: skin looks more even and radiant, and the complexion looks fresher, with a comfortable everyday feel.
- Contains alpha hydroxy acids: mandelic acid and lactic acid are AHAs, so daily sunscreen is part of using this product – see the Sun Alert below.
- For adult skin (18+): O Boticário positions this formula, its actives and its composition for the specific needs of adult skin above 18 years old.
- 30 ml (1.01 fl oz) amber glass bottle: tinted glass with a dropper, which keeps dosing simple and shields the contents from light.
- Brazilian-made and cruelty-free: produced in Brazil by O Boticário, which does not test any of its products on animals.
How To Use
- Start with clean, dry and intact skin.
- Apply 3 to 4 drops over the whole face.
- Spread gently over the skin until fully absorbed.
- Do not apply on the eyelids or around the eyes, on the outer corners of the nose and mouth, or on irritated or broken skin.
- During the first week of use, apply small amounts of product, on alternate days.
- It can be used 1 to 2 times a day, as long as you wear a facial sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher during the day.
Expert Tip: Sunscreen is not optional with an acid serum. Pair it with a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every morning, keep sun exposure limited while you are using it and for a week afterwards, and give your skin a rest day whenever it feels sensitive. This is a different product from the Botik Glycolic Acid 8% serum – different acid, different routine – so use one at a time rather than layering both.
Ingredients (Highlights)
- Mandelic Acid – an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) originally derived from bitter almonds, with a larger molecule than most other AHAs. Here it is one of the two acids named on the bottle.
- Tranexamic Acid – a synthetic amino acid derivative widely used in modern facial serums; together with mandelic acid it makes up the 5% acid blend.
- Lactic Acid – a second AHA in the formula, which also helps keep the serum at a low, acid pH.
- Glycerin & Propanediol – humectants that hold water in the formula and help the serum feel comfortable rather than tight.
- Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract – a botanical extract from grape seed, a classic antioxidant-type ingredient in Brazilian skincare.
- Cystoseira Tamariscifolia & Coenochloris Signiensis Extracts – brown seaweed and microalgae extracts used as the formula's marine-derived actives.
Full ingredient list (INCI): Aqua (Water), Alcohol, Tranexamic Acid, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Farnesene, Lactic Acid, Parfum (Fragrance), Glycerin, Mandelic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Propylene Glycol, Silica, Sodium Gluconate, Cystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Maltodextrin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Sulfite, Trolamine, Trisodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Lecithin, Coenochloris Signiensis Extract, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool.
Sun Alert: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
Consumer guidance from the label: Use on intact skin. Do not apply on the eyelids, on the outer corners of the nose and mouth, or on irritated or injured skin. Avoid sun exposure while using the product. During the first week of use, apply small amounts of product, on alternate days. During the first applications, transient sensations of burning, stinging or skin dryness may occur. If the discomfort persists, discontinue use and seek medical advice. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with the eyes; in case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly. If irritation occurs, discontinue use and seek medical advice. Discontinue use in case of sensitization. Keep the product tightly closed, away from light and excessive heat. In case of doubt, consult a physician. Keep out of reach of children.
Fragrance allergens declared on the label: Parfum, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene and Linalool. The formula also contains alcohol high in the list, sodium sulfite, propylene glycol and lecithin – worth checking if you are sensitive to any of these.
O Boticário was founded in 1977 as a small compounding pharmacy in Curitiba, Paraná, in southern Brazil, and grew into the largest beauty franchise network in the country, with thousands of stores across Brazil and a presence in dozens of markets. Its Botik line is the brand's dermocosmetic arm, developed with exclusive Swiss Technology. O Boticário is certified cruelty-free and does not test its products on animals.
FAQ
How is this different from the Botik Glycolic Acid 8% serum?
They are two separate products with different acids and different routines. The Glycolic Acid 8% serum (SKU MKPBR2024-4223) is built around 8% glycolic acid and is used at night. This one is a 5% blend of mandelic and tranexamic acid and can be used once or twice a day, provided you wear SPF 30 or higher during the day. Use one at a time rather than layering both.
How much should I use, and how often?
3 to 4 drops for the whole face, on clean and dry skin. It can be used 1 to 2 times a day with daytime sunscreen. In the first week the label asks you to apply small amounts on alternate days, so your skin can get used to the formula.
Do I really need sunscreen with this serum?
Yes. The formula contains alpha hydroxy acids, which may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.
Does it contain fragrance or fragrance allergens?
Yes. The INCI declares Parfum plus four EU-listed fragrance allergens: Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene and Linalool. If you react to fragrance, patch test first or skip this one.
Who is it recommended for, and will the box be in Portuguese?
O Boticário recommends this formula for adult skin, above 18 years of age. It is not intended for use on irritated or broken skin. The bottle and carton are printed in Portuguese, since this is the authentic Brazilian retail version shipped from Brazil.
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