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Lactic Acid 10% + HA — Reddit Reviews

by The Ordinary

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Updated August 27, 2026

10% lactic acid serum smooths texture and acne; can irritate sensitive skin.

What the community says

This 10% lactic acid serum with hyaluronic acid exfoliates and hydrates, favored for acne and texture issues. It suits those who can tolerate chemical exfoliation but may irritate sensitive or compromised skin. Start slow and avoid combining with tretinoin to protect the barrier.

From Reddit

Backed by 25 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 4 more.

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What people love

  • Smooths texture and acne with gentle lactic acid exfoliation
  • Hyaluronic acid adds hydration, reducing dryness
  • Affordable compared to pricier lactic acid serums

Watch out for

  • Can cause irritation and redness in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin
  • Needs to be paused when starting tretinoin to avoid over-exfoliation
  • May not improve stubborn texture issues like milia or sebaceous filaments

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Real Reddit threads62 mentions across 25 threads

The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA on Reddit, in one place — 25 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction 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 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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Occasional use on days where I don’t use Tret:

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The Ordinary AHA + BHA Peeling Solution

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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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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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The Ordinary lactic acid + HA.

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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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After a few weeks it flaked off.

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