Lactic Acid 10% + HA — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated November 10, 2026
10% lactic acid smooths texture and brightens dull skin; irritation risk.
What the community says
A 10% lactic acid exfoliant with sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer for smoother, brighter skin and occasional breakouts. It suits experienced acid users who want a gentler AHA, but sensitive or compromised skin can sting, flake, or worsen redness.
What this means for you
What people love
- 10% AHA smooths stubborn texture and pores
- Brightening results, including improved post-acne marks
Watch out for
- Can sting, flake, or aggravate redness
- Overuse alongside other actives can damage the barrier
- YMMV: some users see no improvement after weeks
Product details
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What the science says
Hyaluronic acid has some evidence for dehydrated skin, and both studies that tested it directly found it helped 1. It improved how much water the skin held, and one study found it worked better than a placebo 1. One study also reported firmer skin and less deep wrinkles, though the whole body of research covers only three studies 1.
- Hyaluronic Acid for dehydration Some evidence · 3 studies
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
How we grade researchFull ingredient list · 15
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA ingredients
Aqua (Water), Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Isoceteth-20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 79 mentions across 24 threads
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA on Reddit, in one place — 24 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”
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“once a week, NEVER during the week that i dermaroll”
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“i would say the dermarolling + weekly chemical exfoliation helped the most”
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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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“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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“Basically I microneedle the problem areas and then apply a small amount of lactic acid to the area.”
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“I use the ordinary 10% lactic acid (glycolic acid might be even better from what I’ve read)”
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Dupes & Alternatives
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Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Better for Texture / Pores
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