Lactic Acid 10% + HA — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
14recommendationsacross 11 Reddit threads
Updated July 2, 2026
What the community says
Lactic acid 10% with HA is the go-to chemical exfoliant for brightening and smoothing combination to oily skin with a balance of strength and gentleness, widely used every other day or a few times weekly in rotation with other acids.
What people love
- Gentler AHA alternative to glycolic acid favored for sensitive, acne-prone skin
- Combines exfoliation and hydration via 10% lactic acid and 2% hyaluronic acid
- Affordable acid exfoliant praised for smoothing skin texture and improving dullness
Watch out for
- Can cause redness, peeling, and irritation especially if skin is dry or sensitive
- Not recommended to layer with retinoids or use within the same routine due to barrier disruption risk
- May exacerbate rosacea or sensitive skin flares and requires cautious patch testing
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11 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/tretinoin +3 more
