Lactic Acid 10% + HA — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated August 19, 2026
10% lactic acid serum smooths skin and tackles texture; irritation risk for some.
What the community says
This 10% lactic acid serum exfoliates and smooths skin texture while hydrating with hyaluronic acid. It’s popular for weekly to biweekly use on sensitive or compromised skin but can irritate or worsen breakouts if overused or layered with strong actives. Users often rotate it with retinoids and avoid daily use.
What this means for you
What people love
- Gentle AHA exfoliant suitable for sensitive skin
- Hydrates while improving texture with hyaluronic acid
- Popular for treating breakouts and dullness
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Real Reddit threads — 62 mentions across 25 threads
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA on Reddit, in one place — 25 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/tretinoin and 4 more, summarized.
“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”
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“yes, i had to do a double take in the mirror this morning but these are the results irl as well! i would say the dermarolling + weekly chemical exfoliation helped the most.”
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“Some bloggers say not to exfoliate more than every second day but I feel like my skin can handle it/needs it?”
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“The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10%”
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“Occasional use on days where I don’t use Tret:”
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“The Ordinary AHA + BHA Peeling Solution”
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“The ordinary glycolic acid is good, as well as their lactic acid. Choose lactic acid if your skin is sensitive.”
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“What is your current routine? I’d recommend a chemical exfoliant to help this.”
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“Choose lactic acid if your skin is sensitive.”
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“The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10%”
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“The Ordinary Hyaluronic The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10%”
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“Exfoliate night i use”
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“Every once in a while I’ll do a lactic acid exfoliation with the ordinary”
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“that’s probably like once or twice a month.”
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“My skin likes less is more I think.”
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“I would do a random rotation of: Paula's Choice 2% BHA liquid, The Ordinary glycloic acid, or The Ordinary lactic acid + HA.”
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“I applied a TINY amount of chemical exfoliant ... directly on the milia at night”
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“After a few weeks it flaked off.”
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Dupes & Alternatives
Paula's Choice
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Better for Texture / Pores
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