Mandelic Acid 10% + HA — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated September 2, 2026
Gentle 10% mandelic acid with HA brightens skin and smooths texture effectively.
What the community says
A 10% mandelic acid exfoliant combined with hyaluronic acid for hydration, praised for its mildness and brightening effect. Frequent users appreciate the gentle improvement in texture without irritation. Not all plan to repurchase, suggesting variable long-term appeal or impact.
What this means for you
What people love
- Gentle exfoliant that brightens and smooths without irritation
- Hydrating hyaluronic acid boosts moisture while exfoliating
Product details
Skin Type
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 8 mentions across 6 threads
The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA on Reddit, in one place — 6 threads from r/tretinoin, r/SkincareAddiction and 2 more, summarized.
“The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10%+HA (nights I gave my face a break from tretinoin)”
Positive
“NIGHT:”
Positive
“The products I used came from a lot of trial and error.”
Positive
“Now, I use The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA and The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%.”
Positive
“I don't use them at the same time, but I use each one about twice a week.”
Positive
“Cleared up my lifelong dark armpits by quitting deodorant ... alternating Mandelic and Azelaic acid from The Ordinary ...”
Positive
“Mandelic Acid 10% + HA - So far it's been very gentle.”
Positive
“has not caused any peeling or irritation.”
Positive
“Mandelic acid - I love this. It’s mild and doesn’t irritate but I can definitely tell my skin is brighter.”
Positive
“-The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA”
Positive
“My routine USED to be:”
Positive
“Then as I became 30 (I'm now 34) my skin started changing and this routine didn't seem to work anymore.”
Positive
“I've ordered the TO mandelic acid + HA serum and it's yet to arrive”
Mentioned
“I've read good things about it”
Mentioned
“mainly how it can slowly help with clearing CCs and texture”
Mentioned
“Very occasionally (will probably not re-buy once it's empty).”
Cautionary
“The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA”
Cautionary
“6. Very occasionally”
Cautionary
