The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA 2%

Deciem

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3.5

32 reviews
63%
would repurchase
3.6/5
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ingredients

Water, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Citrate, Arginine, Triethanolamine, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/leaf Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Ethyl 2,2-Dimethylhydrocinnamal, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol.

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3.0
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jessitanner

2 years ago

Lactic acid as a chemical exfoliator should be approached with caution on sensitive skin (dilute, use less, use less frequently, etc) and will cause sensitivity to sun (so wear sunscreen!! and apply a...Read more

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About reviewer (184 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinOther, Fair, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther

5.0
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Ryn431

3 years ago

I’ve used this for about 2 weeks and I’ve already noticed great results. I switched to the lactic acid after using their mandelic acid for almost a year. I have combo/dry/sensitive skin so it’s a pain...Read more

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About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBrown

2.0
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ruthaida

5 years ago

Well, the reviews are all over the map on this one. I used for a few months and did not see anything noticeable. I was concentrating on a few specific areas and I did not see any improvements. I am th...Read more

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About reviewer (135 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Neutral

HairOther, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

1.0
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Loladefleur

5 years ago

I have clear skin and some fine lines on the forehead had just started to appear. I read that lactic acid is mild and started using the 5% formula twice a week. My skin tolerated it well at the start ...Read more

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About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0
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ellen1159

5 years ago

Heard about this on the YouTube channel "Hot & Flashy." My skin is combo mature, just starting to show fine lines and wrinkles. I got this in the 5% and I think next time I will repurchase in 10% st...Read more

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About reviewer (675 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

5.0
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tinydancer822003

5 years ago

I had moderate acne, dark spots from acne, and oily skin. I decided to try The Ordinary. I started using 4 products: salicylic acid solution, niacinimide + zinc, 5% lactic acid, and ascorbyl glucoside...Read more

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About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown

4.0
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BloodyMir

6 years ago

As I’m new to acids, I didn’t want to jump to high strength acids and this was perfect for beginners like me. It’s really really gentle but effective. However, after 7 months of using this, i feel lik...Read more

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About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBlack

3.0
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erinro

6 years ago

It seems from reading these reviews that there's a wide variation in how people react to this product. As someone with sensitive and thin skin, this product gave me immediate results. However, I find ...Read more

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About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlue

1.0
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mincedmeat

6 years ago

Probably the most pointless product I've ever used. It was as effective as putting water on my face.

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About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue

1.0
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hanmu

6 years ago

[FRUSTRATED HOWL] This did not agree with my sensitive, acne-prone skin.

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About reviewer (136 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGray

3.0
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katties

6 years ago

Edit: I had to subtract 2 lippies because the products from The Ordinary began giving me an allergy over time due to being largely made up of propanediol. I think my skin began reacting to it due to t...Read more

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About reviewer (621 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

4.0
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danyel02

6 years ago

Extremely gentle but surprisingly effective. This is a great acid serum for beginners. no irritation but tangible results. It has a medium consistency that rubs in very easily. I use five drops on my ...Read more

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About reviewer (461 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Dark, Neutral

HairBrown, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0
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anthrogal19

6 years ago

This was perfect for my sensitive skin with mild rosacea. I was just beginning to use tretinoin. After a month or so, I started using this in the morning whenever I had some flakey skin. I found it wo...Read more

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About reviewer (45 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

5.0
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MichikoFliz

6 years ago

I'm not much of an acid user so for me, this actually worked really well. The texture of my skin got a lot smoother after using this every other day. I like that it's mild because I live in Australia ...Read more

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About reviewer (202 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown

3.0
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MissDefinitelyMaybe

6 years ago

This product was my first experience with The Ordinary brand and I’m not disappointed. It was gifted to me but it’s sold cheaply and readily available so availability for repurchase won’t be a problem...Read more

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About reviewer (49 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Dark, Warm

HairBrown, Kinky, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0
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Shantisa

7 years ago

Good for a sensitive skin

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About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesOther

3.0
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NonduMathe

7 years ago

I liked this product the potency is good for my skin, I'd rate it extra mild because I didn't see no change the next morning but rather after 2 weeks of use. No irritation occurred,It stung on the fir...Read more

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About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Medium Brown

HairBlack

EyesBrown

3.0
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SanFranGirl

7 years ago

Having dry skin, I am an AHA freak. I need a good peeling solution in my life in order to battle dullness and texture. That being said, I had incredibly high hopes for the Ordinary lactic acid solut...Read more

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About reviewer (664 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0
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ginnyfur

7 years ago

This dude doesn't smell like pretty flowers. It straight up smells like a school chemistry classroom. But if we get past that, this stuff is great. I put it on with a cotton pad at night before my moi...Read more

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About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue

3.0
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katedogg

7 years ago

I've been wanting to try gentler acids for a while now. This one is gentle, all right! In fact, it is so gentle that at times I question whether it does anything at all, even when I use it on a daily ...Read more

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About reviewer (101 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel

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