Why mandelic acid for oily and acne-prone skin?

Mandelic acid is the gentlest AHA: its larger molecule penetrates slowly and evenly, so it exfoliates and clears congestion with less irritation than glycolic, and it carries a mild antibacterial benefit useful for breakout-prone skin. It is also kinder to deeper skin tones, with a lower risk of post-inflammatory marks.

Why a pad instead of a mandelic serum?

The mandelic serum shelf is crowded, but the pad format is under-served. A pad pre-doses the acid, applies it evenly, sweeps away dead skin and oil in one swipe, and removes the mess and waste of a dropper plus cotton round — an easy daily ritual that drives repeat purchase.

What is the MOQ and sampling time?

MOQ from 3,000 units per SKU, scaling to 1,000,000 units per month. Because the bases and stock substrates are ready, a sample box ships within 72 hours; you cover shipping only.

Are mandelic pads cosmetic or OTC?

Mandelic exfoliating and fade pads are positioned as exfoliating / moisturising cosmetics — they support the look of clarity, even tone and smoothness, with no drug claims. We support US (MoCRA) and EU (CPNP) documentation.

Why source mandelic acid pads from Yanse?

Pads are our core craft — we run treatment-pad, exfoliating-pad and nonwoven lines in-house, the format most generalists outsource. Ready mandelic bases at 2-10% plus stock substrates mean same-spec samples in 72 hours.

Beauty Trend Radar / Mandelic Acid Pads

TREND RADAR — MANDELIC ACID PADS

The gentle acid, in a pad.

Q: Do you have a ready mandelic acid pad formulation?

Yes. We hold three ready mandelic pad bases — a 5% mandelic oil-control exfoliating pad, a daily mandelic + niacinamide fade pad, and a multi-acid post-acne dark-spot fade pad. Same-spec samples ship within 72 hours.

Mandelic acid is the gentlest AHA — its larger molecule exfoliates slowly and evenly, so it suits oily, acne-prone and deeper skin tones that glycolic can irritate. US searches for mandelic acid serum run near 14,800/month — but that's a red ocean of droppers. The open format is the pad: pre-dosed, no-mess, one even swipe. Ready formulation, sample in 72h, MOQ from 3,000.

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Sample in 72h Mandelic pads — our craft MOQ from 3,000 Gentle on deeper tones

FIG 01 — MANDELIC ACID PAD Mandelic acid exfoliating pad — concept render (real photo to follow)

Concept render · real photo to follow

Format

Exfoliating pad

Specialist experience

20yrs

Brands served

600+

Monthly output

Certifications

5intl.

Sample lead time

72h

Factory-audited by

L'OréalWatsonsMINISOMentholatum

* Yanse has passed supplier audits by L’Oréal, Watsons, MINISO & Mentholatum — covering quality, social responsibility, environment & business ethics. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

WHY THIS, WHY NOW

14,800 searches a month — but a serum red ocean.

Mandelic acid serum pulls about 14,800 US searches a month and is up +49% year-on-year — but the shelf is a red ocean of droppers. The format buyers under-serve is the pad: pre-dosed, mess-free, even application, an easy daily ritual. That's the opening — a ready mandelic pad line, for the oily, acne-prone and deeper skin tones the gentle AHA was made for.

14,800/mo

US "mandelic acid serum" search

+49%

YoY · demand still climbing

Pad = open lane

The serum shelf is the red ocean

Demand signal — "mandelic acid serum"Source: Radar · Google Ads volume + Trends · Jun 2026

JUL '25NOVAPR '26JUN

Mandelic demand climbed +49% YoY to an elevated baseline — a gentle, repeat-purchase AHA. The serum shelf is crowded; the pad is the open lane, and the format Yanse already runs in-house.

READY FORMULATIONS

Three mandelic pads ready to sample this week.

Three stocked, sampleable mandelic bases on soft pads — pick the strength, substrate & pack, add your logo. Mandelic is gentle enough for daily use and kinder to deeper skin tones than glycolic. No formulation lead time.

W31 Radar pick

YSCC-5205 · MANDELIC OIL-CONTROL PAD

Mandelic Oil-Control Exfoliating Pad

5% mandelic acid on a soft daily pad — gentle, even exfoliation that clears congestion and controls oil, with the larger AHA molecule that suits acne-prone and deeper skin tones. One swipe, no rinse, no cotton-round waste.

ActivesMandelic 5%
SubstrateLyocell / cotton
MOQfrom 3,000
Sample72 hours

In stock — sampleable

YSRC-9008 · DAILY MANDELIC FADE PAD

Daily Mandelic Fade Pad

Mandelic 5% + niacinamide — a gentle daily pad that fades post-acne marks while it smooths and brightens, kinder to deeper tones than stronger acids. The everyday brightening swipe.

ActivesMandelic + niacinamide
SubstrateLyocell / cotton
MOQfrom 3,000
Sample72 hours

In stock — sampleable

Deeper-tone friendly

YSRC-9002 · POST-ACNE DARK-SPOT FADE PAD

Post-Acne Dark-Spot Fade Pad

A multi-acid fade pad — mandelic + tranexamic + azeloyl glycine + arbutin — for stubborn post-acne marks and uneven tone, buffered gentle for oily, deeper skin. Targets the marks single acids can't.

ActivesMandelic + tranexamic + arbutin
SubstrateLyocell / cotton
MOQfrom 3,000
Sample72 hours

In stock — sampleable

* Positioned as exfoliating / moisturising cosmetics — supports the look of clarity, even tone & smoothness, no drug claims. Custom mandelic % (2–10%), pad substrate & companion actives (niacinamide, PHA, azelaic) on request.

Ready-to-private-label formulations — at a glance
Formulation	SKU	Actives	Substrate	MOQ	Sample
Mandelic Oil-Control Exfoliating Pad	YSCC-5205	Mandelic 5%	Lyocell / cotton	from 3,000	72 hours
Daily Mandelic Fade Pad	YSRC-9008	Mandelic + niacinamide	Lyocell / cotton	from 3,000	72 hours
Post-Acne Dark-Spot Fade Pad	YSRC-9002	Mandelic + tranexamic + arbutin	Lyocell / cotton	from 3,000	72 hours

THE PAD, UP CLOSE

Soothing comfort — in one swipe.

Mandelic essence-soaked exfoliating cotton pad — fibre texture close-up — FIG 02 — Essence-soaked mandelic exfoliating pad

Swiping a mandelic exfoliating pad across the cheek — oily skin — FIG 03 — One gentle daily swipe · oily & deeper tones

WHY YANSE

Pads & patches are literally what we make.

Pad & patch specialist

Treatment pads, hydrocolloid patches & nonwoven lines in-house — the barrier formats most generalists outsource.

72h sampling

The mandelic bases & stock substrates are ready — same-spec samples ship in three days, not three weeks.

One-stop oil & acne

Barrier pads + patches + serums + blotting paper & film from one audited factory.

Audit-ready

ISO 22716, GMPC, Sedex 4P, FSC, Halal + SGS testing. US (MoCRA) / EU (CPNP) docs supported.

THE CORE LINE

One factory for your whole oil-&-acne routine.

This trend lives inside our core specialism. Build the full system — prevent, control, care — with a single audited partner, and shrink your supplier list to one.

Control · Repair

Treatment Pads

BHA, mandelic, soothing & barrier treatment pads.

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Care

Acne Patches

Hydrocolloid, chitosan & microneedle — flagship dual-chamber patch.

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Prevent

Oil Blotting Paper

20-year specialism — 27 styles across pulp, linen, charcoal & chitosan.

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Prevent

Oil-Control Film

Micro-porous & dual-color iridescent oil-control film.

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GET A SAMPLE

Get your mandelic pad sample & quote

Tell us the format, substrate, target market and quantity. A real person from our OEM team replies within 24 hours — sample box on its way within 72.

24-hour responseA real OEM specialist, not a ticket queue.
Free samples & NNNOil-control, daily-fade & dark-spot pad set.
MOQ from 3,000 → 1M/moOne partner from pilot to mass production.

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BUYER FAQ

Questions buyers always ask

Do you have a ready mandelic pad formula?Yes — three ready mandelic pad bases: a 5% oil-control exfoliating pad, a daily mandelic + niacinamide fade pad, and a multi-acid dark-spot fade pad. Same-spec samples in 72 hours.

Why mandelic acid?It's the gentlest AHA — a larger molecule means slower, more even exfoliation with less irritation than glycolic, a mild antibacterial benefit for breakouts, and lower marking risk on deeper skin tones.

Why a pad, not a serum?The serum shelf is crowded; the pad isn't. A pad pre-doses the acid, applies it evenly and sweeps away oil and dead skin in one mess-free swipe — an easy daily ritual. Substrates: embossed cotton, lyocell/Tencel or microfiber; jar or sachet.

MOQ & sampling?MOQ from 3,000/SKU, scaling to 1,000,000/month. Because the bases & stock substrates are ready, a sample box ships within 72 hours; you cover shipping only.

Cosmetic or OTC?Mandelic exfoliating & fade pads are exfoliating / moisturising cosmetics — clarity, even tone & smoothness, no drug claims. US (MoCRA) & EU (CPNP) docs supported.

Why source from Yanse?Pads are our core craft — treatment-pad, exfoliating-pad & nonwoven lines in-house, the format generalists outsource. Ready mandelic bases (2-10%) + stock substrates = 72h samples.

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