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The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2% High-Strength Exfoliating Serum for Uneven Texture
Summary
Highlights
The Ordinary's Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2% Exfoliating Serum is a high-strength lactic acid superficial peeling formulation. This lightweight, water-based exfoliating serum is great for those looking for solutions for uneven tone and textural irregularities.
Benefits
- Targets textural irregularities and signs of congestion
- Aids in appearance of uneven skin tone
- Targets signs of aging
- PH 3.60 - 3.79
Key Ingredients
- Lactic Acid
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Tasmanian Pepperberry
Formulated Without
- Fragrance
- Alcohol
- Gluten
- Nuts
- Oil
- Silicone
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Mineral Oil
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Animal Oils
- Coal Tar Dyes
- Formaldehyde
- Mercury
- Oxybenzone
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The Ordinary recommends performing a patch test prior to incorporating a new product into your skin care routine.
Apply once per day, ideally in the PM. Can be diluted with other treatments to reduce strength until skin develops tolerance. Avoid contact with eyes. (Sunburn 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 and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards).
Contraindications: Do not use in the same routine as direct acids, EUK 134 0.1%, retinoids pure or ethylated vitamin C, or peptides.
Aqua (water), Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/leaf Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Isoceteth-20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol.
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Can you use this product with the Ordinary's 0.2% retinol or your multi-peptide serums?
- Asked by Newcomer
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there! We do not recommend using Lactic Acid 10% + HA with retinoids or peptides. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
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Hi! I have a question about how to use this lactic acid product. The directions are a little confusing, do I apply it after cleansing? Should I wash it off right away, or is it meant to be left on? Also, if it stays on, can I use it with a moisturizer, or should it be used on its own?
- Asked by Mel
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there! Lactic Acid 10% + HA is meant to be a leave-on treatment, applied after cleansing. You can then follow up with a moisturizer :)Was this answer helpful to you
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Hi! I currently use the ordinary's niacinamide serum, and another brand's 2% salicylic acid face wash. Would it be ok use this lactic acid serum with those other products?
- Asked by Jonie
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageLactic Acid 10% + HA can be used alongside our Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%. However, we cannot comment on the compatibility with other brands.Was this answer helpful to you
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Will this help with perioral dermatitis
- Asked by Jay
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageNone of our products can be considered medical treatments for persistent skin concerns like perioral dermatitis. Please consult your doctor or dermatologist.Was this answer helpful to you
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Hi, Do I use this over night with my moisturizer and then wash it off in the morning or can I leave it on?
- Asked by Ana
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageYou can leave Lactic Acid 10% + HA on over night, if you wish!Was this answer helpful to you
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Most Helpful Positive Review
So …yeah so it actually works y'all!!
I'd been using Hyaluronic acid which is great for moisture but when I get stressed out, I get pimples that result in dark spots. So I watched a few YouTube videos and the ladies(Dark Skin women) all recommended it. I had nothing to lose so I tried it. LET ME TELL YOU GUYS THAT IT WORKS! These days, ...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Is this a wash off treatment or a leave-on?
I don't have a review yet, as I just purchased a bottle of the Lactic Acid exfoliating serum today. I'm a bit confused as to how this should be used. Is this a treatment that you leave on for a few minutes (or 10, 15 minutes?) and then wash off? Or, do you apply it after cleansing and leave it on...
678 results
Clearing my PIH/acne scar!
I heard Cleopatra liked using lactic acid so I decided to try this since the glycolic acid kept breaking me out too much. This lactic acid is awesome! I have what's either post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or a pitted acne scar on my cheek (I can't tell but I have a medical history of PIH) and this is fixing it fast. Yeah, if it's PIH, it'd probably go away on its own, but this speeds up the process so much.
One of my Fave Products
I always find myself repurchasing this product. It is not only wallet friendly but effective. It just works.
Broke me out
Combo skin here, even though I only used it 3x a week it broke me out after 2 weeks. I recommend people with combination skin not to use this as it will make your t zone really oily.
Great, affordable AHA option
I love this product. I was introduced to lactic acid through a much pricier serum (Good Genes) and I couldn't justify the price. I tried this on a whim and it works better for me than a product that's literally 10x the price. The formula is not elegant. it's a very watery serum that doesn't have the greatest smell. More than once I've knocked the open bottle and lost a bit of product, but at least it's incredibly affordable! I have dry, mature, slightly sensitive skin. I can't use glycolic acid without irritation, and I've found lactic acid is a great option for me because it's hydrating in addition to exfoliating. I regularly get a fair bit of superficial dryness and this product clears up the flakiness literally overnight without further drying/dehydration or irritation. I use this 2-3x per week, alternating with the days I use tret.
Not worth it
I use adap. every night but thought maybe I should add some sort of peel to my routine. After a week of using this (in the morning because i use adap. at night) my face was so oily and I started breaking out. It says you can use every day so that's what I did but I realized doing that, it destroyed my skin barrier. So I healed my skin barrier and used this just once at night (and not use my adap. that night). And again, my face broke out and I had oily clogged pores. Took this out of my routine and now my face is normal and clear. Definitely not worth it. This is the third product by the ordinary I've used and haven't been particularly happy with any of their products