Lactic Acid 10% + HA — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated September 23, 2026
10% lactic acid exfoliant for smoother texture and faster breakout cleanup; barrier-risky.
What the community says
A 10% lactic acid serum with hyaluronic acid and humectants for rough texture, dullness, and acne marks. r/SkincareAddiction uses it a few nights weekly for smoothing and glow. Overdo it and your barrier gets cranky fast.
What this means for you
What people love
- 10% AHA for texture cleanup
- HA plus glycerin help offset the sting
- Usually works best a few nights weekly
Watch out for
Product details
Use caution
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Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 68 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”
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“once a week, NEVER during the week that i dermaroll”
Positive
“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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“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.”
Positive
“After a few weeks it flaked off.”
Positive
Dupes & Alternatives
Paula's Choice
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Better for Texture / Pores
9 shared traits
813 mentions
