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Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2% High-Strength Exfoliating Serum for Uneven Texture

The Ordinary

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Highlights

  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Good for: Dullness
  • Best for: Dry skin

Details & care

What it is: A high-strength, water-based exfoliator that works to reveal smoother skin.

Who it's for: Ideal for dry skin types.

What it does: This alpha hydroxy acid solution offers effective exfoliation targeted at the skin’s surface. It is supported with purified Tasmanian pepperberry extract, which has been shown to reduce irritation and sensitivity that can be associated with acid use.

How to use: Apply the exfoliating serum once daily, ideally in the evening. The formula can be diluted with other products to reduce strength until skin develops tolerance. Do not use on sensitive, peeling, or compromised skin. Contact of the product with the skin must be of limited frequency or duration. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterward.

  • 1 oz.
  • Paraben-free; phthalate-free; silicone-free; sulfate-free
  • Made in Canada
  • Item #5982034
  • Core Product ID 333335RA7N

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.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging

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The Ordinary

The Ordinary is democratizing skin care by bringing well-known active ingredients to market at sensible price points. All products are made in the brand's lab, tested on humans (The Ordinary is vegan and cruelty-free) and use ingredients at their highest quality and most effective concentrations. The Ordinary is Clinical Formulations with Integrity.

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(311)3114.5 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Apr 2, 2023

Skin Management 101

Great added product to use in your skin care routine. I hate having to follow systems and with these The Ordinary products they can be used to fit the needs of your face. So l am loving the quality of these products.
iloveclothes75
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Most helpful critical review

Nov 17, 2025

Burned my face and caused severe dermatitis

This product caused me severe dermatitis (I’ve never had any skin issues in my life). It burned me and damaged my skin barrier. I had to pay expensive doctor bills and prescription and will be on antibiotics for a full month. This stuff is dangerous. Please run away.
Iman
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deciem.com response
Hi Iman! Thank you for sharing your review of our Lactic Acid 5% + HA. We're so sorry to hear about your experience and would like to assure you that we take this feedback very seriously, as the happiness and safety of our customers are always our first priority. We'd like to support you further and have emailed you to continue the conversation and learn more about your experience. We hope to hear back from you soon.

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Apr 2, 2023

Skin Management 101

Great added product to use in your skin care routine. I hate having to follow systems and with these The Ordinary products they can be used to fit the needs of your face. So l am loving the quality of these products.
Verified purchase
iloveclothes75
9found this helpful
Apr 10, 2026

The ordinary lactic acid! The best!

It’s one of the best products out there I always purchase a backup! The ordinary products are not cheap , you are only getting one main ingredient so you can build your own routine .
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Jgale
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1 to 2 oz
1found this helpful
Feb 15, 2024

Brilliant

The formula is perfect for everyday use. I use it at night, and it helps keep the skin glowing by promoting cellular turnover.
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AjaAnn
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One Size
1found this helpful
Jan 18, 2024

I love this Product!!

It is a great product I got it because a recommendation and I love it!!!
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A Naumann
1found this helpful
Sept 29, 2026

Such a bargain

I like to add a dropper flu to my serum. One of my regular steps.
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AnaX
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Mar 1, 2026

Didn't really do anything

Could just have been that it wasn't right for my concerns, but I felt like this made no beneficial difference over the few weeks I was using it, if anything just made my skin irritated. I got about halfway through and no good results so gave up using it.
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Licii
Nov 17, 2025

Burned my face and caused severe dermatitis

This product caused me severe dermatitis (I’ve never had any skin issues in my life). It burned me and damaged my skin barrier. I had to pay expensive doctor bills and prescription and will be on antibiotics for a full month. This stuff is dangerous. Please run away.
Reposted from deciem.com
deciem.com response
Hi Iman! Thank you for sharing your review of our Lactic Acid 5% + HA. We're so sorry to hear about your experience and would like to assure you that we take this feedback very seriously, as the happiness and safety of our customers are always our first priority. We'd like to support you further and have emailed you to continue the conversation and learn more about your experience. We hope to hear back from you soon.
Iman
Nov 7, 2025

Be Careful

I've been using this product for about 2 weeks now and it's been awful on my skin. It gave me a rash, and it's caused many breakouts. I do have acne prone oily skin and have used other lactic acid serum in the past and they've worked wonders but not this one.
Reposted from deciem.com
deciem.com response
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with Lactic Acid 10% + HA. We’re very sorry to hear about the purging - we’d like to note that with any active ingredient that affects skin behaviour, there can be an initial purging period during which breakouts are normal. Trying test patches of each new product first will allow you to identify whether you are sensitive or intolerant to a particular formulation. Please feel free to be in touch with us if you would like further support with your regimen: theordinary.com/contact
MLB
Nov 1, 2025

soooo smooth

Leaves your skin soooo smooth without irritation. I use it a couple of times a week at night, especially when I feel my dry skin getting gritty and needing exfoliation. I would use it more often, but I am addicted to the copper peptides which are incompatible. So a bottle lasts me over a year. Great find.
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Loren
Oct 3, 2025

Skin texture

This worked really well at improving my skin texture and really brightened the complexion. I couldn't use this too frequently as it was drying, so good hydration and SPF is needed when you are using it! I would say once or twice a week is plenty, and less is more. Do wish it also wasn't so sticky.
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SP4
Sept 2, 2025

Nice

This product was nice, but just a little drying for my dry skin. It does what it says, it’s simple and easy to apply, it just didn’t work out perfectly for me (I also have sensitive skin). This would probably work well for someone with not such sensitive and dry skin.
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Kay1212
Aug 5, 2025

Gentle formula great for beginners

This was one of my first chemical exfoliants and it is a gentle formula that helps reduce breakouts. If you're new to skincare and looking to start exfoliating, this is a great starter and gentle on the skin as it is not harsh as stronger acids so definitely recommend.
Reposted from spacenk.com
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