The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + Hyaluronic Acid 2%, High-Strength Exfoliating Serum for Smoother, Brighter Skin, 1 Fl Oz

As a 40-something year old mom juggling kids, work, and everything in between, I don’t have time (or budget!) for complicated skincare routines. I wanted something simple, effective, and affordable—and the Ordinary Lactic Acid Serum has been a lifesaver. ✨ Gentle but Effective Exfoliation My skin can get a little dull and uneven, especially with stress and lack of sleep. This serum gives me that gentle chemical exfoliation I need without harsh scrubbing. After a couple of weeks, my skin looked smoother, brighter, and just healthier. 🌸 Great for Sensitive Skin I was nervous about acids since my skin can be reactive, but this formula is surprisingly gentle. I started every other night and worked up to nightly use. No stinging, no peeling—just a soft glow. 💲 Budget-Friendly & Simple As a mom, I appreciate that it’s affordable and doesn’t come with extra fluff. The packaging is straightforward, but the product delivers. I don’t feel guilty adding it into my routine. ⏱ Easy to Work Into a Routine After cleansing, I put a few drops on, let it sink in, then follow with a moisturizer. Done. It doesn’t take more than 30 seconds, and that’s exactly what I need in the chaos of mom-life. 🌟 Noticeable Results • Softer, smoother skin texture • Less flaky patches around my nose/chin • Makeup goes on more evenly • A subtle “glow” that makes me look more rested than I actually am! 💡 Mom-to-Mom Tip Don’t skip sunscreen in the morning! Any exfoliating serum makes your skin more sensitive to the sun. I learned the hard way. Overall, this serum feels like my little self-care secret. It’s simple, affordable, and it makes me feel a bit more put together—even on days when I’m running on coffee and dry shampoo.

Excellent completion of my daily skin care routine. It's very light on my skin, and I see a glow after it dries completely. I've had no irritation at all, and I was able to seamlessly integrate this into my daily routine. My issues: fine lines around my eyes and on my forehead, huge pores, dull and dry skin with discoloration around my eyes, nasal folds, forehead, and chin. My goals: reduction of fine lines, even skin tone and texture, reduction of pores, and increased luminosity. My routine: Daily: CeraVe face wash for dry skin (no manual exfoliation, just fingertips). I layer: Minimalist C+E (for antioxidation and luminosity). The Minimalist Niacinamide 05% (skin barrier), Hyaluronic Acid 2% (Hydration), The Ordinary Caffeine (as needed for eye puffiness), Minimalist Panthenol B5 moisturizer (matte moisturizer). Evening (After work but b4 dinner): Make-up remover, CeraVe face wash. The Ordinary Matrixyl 10%+ Hyaluronic Acid (skin texture and firmness) and whatever moisturizer I have closest to my hand. Nightly (B4 bed): I alternate nightly between The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + Hyaluronic Acid 2% (for exfoliation) & The Minimalist Retinal 0.1% (for cell turnover), and use Minimalist Hyaluronic Acid and 05% Murula oil (both applied 15 minutes after the Lactic Acid or Retinal).

This was recommended by a YouTube influencer. It takes just a few drops on each area of your face and you just pat it in. You use it after cleansing your face and before you moisturize. It is supposed to gently exfoliate your skin and I feel like my skin is smoother. I also think it works with the moisturizer to lock in the hydration. This is the 10% version and they recommend you mix it with your moisturizer at first is you have sensitive skin until you adjust to it. I mixed it the first time I used it but it didn't mix well so the next day I put it on straight. My skin got a little pink the first few times but now it doesn't irritate it at all.

This is one of the hardest working products in my skin care regimen. I’ve been using this product for several years. I put on every morning before I apply my moisturizer. I don’t do it at night. I’m older (now 53), and I would still get acne sometimes before I started using. Now I virtually never get acne. And if I get something at all, it is so much smaller and quicker to heal. I believe it’s because my skin is better exfoliated (and older skin like mine needs more gentle exfoliation). I have also noticed my skin has a much nicer ‘glow’ when I use it. And if I miss a few days, my skin is noticeably more dull. I should add that I have classic Irish faire and fairly sensitive skin, and I tolerate this product with no issues. I started with the 5% concentration as a precaution before I moved up to the 10%.

I am seeing a difference in my skin with this. I had a lot of weird texture on my cheeks and this has started to smooth out the headless bumps. My only thing is, it comes with a dropper instead of a hole to pour out on to a cotton round. I think that’s really inconvenient because I don’t like pouring this directly on top my hands or skin because it’s too thin of a formula and product gets wasted.

Let me start this of by saying I never write reviews. I have been having trouble with my skin on my cheeks and my nose. All of a sudden, I've been breaking out with little red acne for the first time in my life. I tried everything including retinol cream. nothing worked. It just kept getting worse and then I looked up what I could use for this redness and these breakouts and this product was recommended. When I say that I asked for a fast delivery and I tried it the first night the next morning everything was gone. I'm not sponsored. I am just a random person. Who bought this product and saw overnight results. I'm on day four and I actually use it twice a day now and people are complementing my skin and telling me how it is dramatically changed and it looks great. I don't even know what it is, but I'm going to keep using it and I'm going to recommend it. Doesn't remove wrinkles not that I can see. I have a very thin face, but the skin looks like I had a chemical peel. All the redness is gone. I'm using it for the breakouts and the redness and it's a game changer.

Love it! It is smoothing out my facial skin and also getting rid of age spots caused by the sun. Works better at that than any age spot cream I have tried. Good price!

A nice exfoliating serum that leaves my skin feeling smoother and softer. It applies easily and fits perfectly into my nighttime skincare routine.

Prodotto eccezionale, levigatrice la pelle e la lascia morbida e luminosa. Io lo uso la sera dopo la detersione prima della crema notte 3 volte a settimana e non posso più farne a meno. Rapporto qualità prezzo eccellente.

Love this stuff. I was influenced by an influencer but haven't regretted it. It makes my 67 year old combination skin feel great. Its supposed to exfoliate the surface of the skin, pull in moisture, and brighten uneven skin tone. I would say it works!

I chose the 10% version because I wanted something more substantial than a very mild exfoliant, while still preferring lactic acid for my routine. I use it on exfoliation nights rather than treating it as an everyday serum. After using it, my skin feels smoother and the addition of hyaluronic acid is a nice touch in a formula based around an exfoliating acid. I’m careful about combining it with other strong actives on the same evening, and sunscreen is a must for me the following day. A good option if you already have some experience with acids and want a simple, concentrated exfoliating treatment.

Ce produit est très bien et ma peau est plus lumineuse je l'utilise depuis une dizaine de jours Pas de rougeur ni d'allergie

Wow this is very good stuff I use on my upper legs mostly followed by Lotion With age you loose the looking legs I also use a little bit on the face followed as well with a moisturizer on the face only ones a week on the legs 2 -3 times a week It does make a difference it is also very affordable