The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA
Evidence-led ingredient analysis, a transparent clean score out of 100 and cleaner, effective alternatives at three price levels.
Best for
Dull Skin
Why Selenssa recommends it
An exceptionally cost-effective treatment that gently resurfaces tired skin cells while drawing in hydration to instantly restore radiance without irritation.
Key actives
10% Lactic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Tasmanian Pepperberry Extract
Clean highlights
Fragrance-free · Alcohol-free · Cruelty-free · Vegan
Selenssa Score 93/100 · £8.20
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Lactic Acid 10% + HA
Dull Skin · Budget: £8.20
4.5 (12,000 reviews)· across Cult Beauty, LookFantastic, Boots, The Ordinary, Sephora UK
Ingredients: AI-inferred — not yet verified
Inferred formula from standard published INCI: An effective, gentle chemical exfoliant with minimal formulation risks.
Hazard categories
Estimated score out of 100
Formulation score is fixed across Selenssa · Community effectiveness awaiting more reports
Based on publicly available ingredients, following our methodology. Not medical advice — always check the physical label, especially for allergies. How we score →
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A highly effective, well-formulated chemical exfoliant suitable for most skin types when used with sunscreen.
Be cautious if
Users with extremely sensitive, inflamed, or damaged skin barriers should introduce this product slowly.
Against your clean standard
Yes, this formula easily meets modern clean beauty standards.
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Does The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA contain parabens, sulfates or fragrance?
A straight yes or no for the ingredient groups people most often want to avoid, checked against this product's published formulation.
Free from parabens
Preservatives; the longer-chain ones (propyl, butyl) carry the endocrine questions.
Free from sulfates (sls / sles)
Strong cleansing agents that can strip a compromised barrier.
Free from silicones
Slip and occlusion; cyclic silicones (D4/D5/D6) are the environmentally restricted ones.
Free from fragrance / parfum
Undisclosed fragrance blends are the most common trigger for sensitised skin.
Free from essential oils
Naturally derived, but among the most frequently reported contact allergens.
Free from drying alcohol
Fine in small amounts for texture; high up the list it can dehydrate.
Free from formaldehyde releasers
Preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde.
Free from chemical uv filters of concern
Restricted or debated filters with endocrine or reef-persistence questions.
Is The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA non-comedogenic?
No ingredients in this formulation appear on Selenssa's common pore-clogger list, so it is unlikely to be the cause of congestion for most people. Comedogenicity is still individual — texture, occlusion and how much you use all play a part.
Is The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA safe for sensitive skin?
Generally a reasonable choice for sensitive skin.
- No fragrance or parfum in the list
- No ingredients flagged for irritation risk
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA full ingredients list
14 ingredients analysed, in the order Selenssa assessed them. Concentration generally falls as you move down the list.
Aqua (Water), Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Isoceteth-20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol.
The actives doing the work: Lactic Acid (Exfoliates dead skin cells while enhancing natural skin moisture.); Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer (Provides sustained hydration to offset potential exfoliation dryness.); Tasmannia Lanceolata Extract (Calms signs of redness and irritation associated with AHA use.).
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