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...
About reviewer [184 reviews]
Age56 & Over
SkinOther, Fair, Not Sure
HairOther, Other, Other
EyesOther
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...
About reviewer [7 reviews]
Age25-29
SkinDry, Tan
HairBlack
EyesBrown
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...
About reviewer [135 reviews]
Age56 & Over
SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Neutral
HairOther, Wavy, Fine
EyesBrown
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...
About reviewer [6 reviews]
Age30-35
SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Warm
HairBlack, Wavy, Fine
EyesBrown
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%...
About reviewer [623 reviews]
Age56 & Over
SkinDry, Fair, Cool
HairBlond, Straight, Fine
EyesBlue
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...
About reviewer [12 reviews]
Age36-43
SkinOily, Medium
HairBlack
EyesBrown
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...
About reviewer [21 reviews]
Age19-24
SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral
HairBlack, Other, Other
EyesBlack
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...
About reviewer [24 reviews]
Age36-43
SkinDry, Fair-Medium
HairBrown
EyesBlue
Probably the most pointless product I've ever used. It was as effective as putting water on my face.
About reviewer [9 reviews]
Age19-24
SkinCombination, Fair, Warm
HairBlond, Wavy, Medium
EyesBlue
[FRUSTRATED HOWL] This did not agree with my sensitive, acne-prone skin.
About reviewer [136 reviews]
Age30-35
SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral
HairBlond, Wavy, Fine
EyesGray
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...
About reviewer [620 reviews]
Age25-29
SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm
HairBrunette, Straight, Medium
EyesBrown
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...
About reviewer [390 reviews]
Age30-35
SkinCombination, Dark, Cool
HairBrown, Curly, Fine
EyesBrown
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...
About reviewer [45 reviews]
Age36-43
SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral
HairBlond, Straight, Fine
EyesBlue
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...
About reviewer [202 reviews]
Age30-35
SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm
HairBlack, Straight, Coarse
EyesBrown
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...
About reviewer [49 reviews]
Age25-29
SkinAcne-prone, Dark, Warm
HairBrown, Kinky, Fine
EyesBrown
Good for a sensitive skin
About reviewer [5 reviews]
Age25-29
SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm
HairBlack, Wavy, Fine
EyesOther
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...
About reviewer [1 reviews]
Age25-29
SkinVery Oily, Medium Brown
HairBlack
EyesBrown
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...
About reviewer [664 reviews]
Age25-29
SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral
HairBrunette, Other, Other
EyesBrown
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...
About reviewer [5 reviews]
Age30-35
SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral
HairBlond, Wavy, Fine
EyesBlue
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...
What does the ordinary lactic acid 5 ha 2 do?
Lactic Acid 5% + HA 2% An alpha hydroxy acid that mildly exfoliates the skin to reduce signs of inflammation and sensitivity that is often associated with exfoliation.
Can you use 5% lactic acid everyday?
Low concentration- weaker strength lactic acids can be used daily, while higher strength lactic acids should be limited to one or three times per week as tolerated. If your skin is getting too irritated, red, scaly, angry or dry, it is important to take a break for a few days to allow your skin to recover.
What are the benefits of lactic acid 5% serum?
Lactic acid helps improve your skin's built-in process for keeping itself hydrated [natural moisture factor]. 2 Basically, lactic acid helps to keep your skin moisturized and feeling less dry. Fading sun spots or age spots and smoothing or softening fine lines and wrinkles is another benefit of lactic acid.
Are you supposed to wash off lactic acid?
Lactic acid serum: Serums are also applied directly to clean skin, but do not need to be rinsed. Again, follow up with a gentle moisturizer.