Dr. Wu
Taiwan’s dermatologist brand and the world’s mandelic acid pioneer.
6
Products
$22–$45
Price range
$34
Avg price
Known for
Dr. Wu is founded by Dr. Wu Yu-Hsia, Taiwan’s most famous dermatologist, and the brand pioneered the use of mandelic acid in skincare. Their Intensive Renewal Serum with Mandelic Acid is the gold standard for this gentler AHA that works on all skin tones without the hyperpigmentation risk of glycolic acid. It’s clinical Taiwanese skincare at its finest — research-driven, dermatologist-tested, and effective.
Best of Dr. Wu
Active
Intensive Renewal Serum with Mandelic Acid 18%
$38
vs $68
Sensitive, exfoliation. Gentler than glycolic, stronger than lactic. 18% power.
Hydrate
Hyalucomplex Intensive Hydrating Serum
$32
vs $65
Intensive hydration boost with a lightweight, fast-absorbing texture that layers beautifully under other products.
Active Treatment
Mandelic Acid Skin Renewal 18% Serum
$32
vs $65
Gentle exfoliation, acne treatment, hyperpigmentation, anti-aging
All products (6)
Sensitive, exfoliation.
Intensive hydration boost with a lightweight, fast-absorbing texture that layers beautifully under other products..
Gentle exfoliation, acne treatment, hyperpigmentation, anti-aging.
Dark spots, hyperpigmentation, overall skin brightening.
Gentle exfoliation for sensitive skin, evening skin tone, and reducing hyperpigmentation without irritation..
Intensive hydration layering and prepping skin for subsequent products with multiple molecular weights of hyaluronic acid..