What the community says
Pros
- Gentler than glycolic acid with hydrating hyaluronic acid
- Effective for improving dullness, texture, and hyperpigmentation with consistent use
- Popular low-cost DIY chemical exfoliant recommended for alternating with retinoids
Cons
- Can cause redness and irritation, particularly for sensitive or dry skin
- May aggravate compromised skin barriers if layered with other strong actives
- Not suitable for daily use on sensitive skin—best limited to once or twice a week
Product details
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Where to buy
Available on Amazon
From the threads
Source threads
r/AsianBeautyIn routine
2.7k pts · 166 comments
“The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2% **OR** The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution, once a week, NEVER during the week that i dermaroll”
“i would say the dermarolling + weekly chemical exfoliation helped the most.”
“weekly chemical exfoliation helped the most”
r/SkincareAddictionMentioned
1.7k pts · 171 comments
“damn - need a replacement for my mandelic acid”
“What's everyone using instead? Anything similar in price point and simplicity/effectiveness?”
r/tretinoinMentioned
1.4k pts · 104 comments
“Occasional use on days where I don’t use Tret: - The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10%”
“The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10%”
“Occasional use on days where I don’t use Tret”
“Occasional use on days where I don’t use Tret: - The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10%”
“The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10%”
r/SkincareAddictionIn routine
1.4k pts · 376 comments
“The ordinary glycolic acid is good, as well as their lactic acid.”
“Choose lactic acid if your skin is sensitive.”
“Then, like the other person said an acid would be great.”
r/tretinoinMentioned
1.4k pts · 194 comments
“Every once in a while I’ll do a lactic acid exfoliation with the ordinary but that’s probably like once or twice a month.”
“My skin is sooo sensitive.”