76%
would repurchase
4.2/5
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ingredients

Aqua (Water), Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Arginine, Potassium Citrate, 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.

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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6 years ago

I needed to find something to help brighten my skin that didn't cost 2 or 3 figures (think, think, think). Here it is! Yes "good genes" does magic almost overnight, but with patience and a little...

About reviewer (110 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinVery Dry

HairBlond

EyesGreen



4.0
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6 years ago

I bought this on a whim on the black Friday sale, it was like $3, I haven't used it too much since buying it. I'm trying to figure out where in my skincare routine this can fit in with my other...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Straight, Coarse

EyesGray


5.0
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6 years ago

At first I saw so many reviews around the web for this product that I thought some people got paid to leave these reviews. I ordered the product not expecting much. But this product does work. I...

About reviewer (35 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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6 years ago

I've had this on hand for a while and use it occasionally. PROS: This really works. Take the time to do things right. Cleanse your face twice, apply this to slightly damp skin, wait for it to...

About reviewer (267 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Other, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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6 years ago

I love this product. It is so gentle on my dry skin but extremely effective. My skin is smooth and flake free. I seem to have to exfoliate fairly frequently or I have a tendency to develop big...

About reviewer (61 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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6 years ago

This stuff is amazing! I just did a video on YouTube comparing this against the Sunday Riley Good Genes. I definitely think this is the better of the two and so much more affordable than Good...

About reviewer (275 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairOther, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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6 years ago

I really like this lactic acid from The Ordinary. It didn't sting during my initial application and I've noticed my skin was so much brighter. I did notice that when I apply it on acne or...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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6 years ago

Dry, sensitive, eczema prone skin. Flakiness has been stopping me from covering my redness with makeup. It's a horrid position to be in. Until this product came along! I bought it ages ago with a...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


2.0
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6 years ago

First time using lactic acid, so I got the 5% version to try. Used it at night over 3 days with The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA over it. Didn't see much of a result until a few...

About reviewer (58 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlack


2.0
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6 years ago

I am an uber fan of the ordinary and have multiple products and this is ny least favourites. I have used it three times and it has broken me out on my cheeks each time- where I never usually get...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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6 years ago

I love this serum! This is the perfect lactic acid formulation for every day. It's very mild. If you've ever used the Sunday Riley Good Genes lactic acid serum cream, this is like that but much...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBlack


1.0
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6 years ago

Made my skin dry, irritated, itchy and red. I rarely experience any sort of skin breakout but this product left red itchy bumps all over my cheeks.

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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6 years ago

i started with the 5% as this is my first time using lactic acid, and had some success with it so i decided to move up to the 10% when i finished my bottle. Now the 10% just gave the same benefits...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


5.0
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6 years ago

I like this. I use it once or twice a week to gently exfoliate my skin. I'm used to glycolic acid, so I don't have any problems with this at all -- no burning, no flaking. It makes my skin look...

About reviewer (441 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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6 years ago

So I use to love the Sunday Riley good genes and went through about 4 bottles until I decided I wanted to switch because of the crazy price. I started using the Drunk Elephant TLC and it was good...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Olive

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

My review of this is a little unconventional. I've had tons of tiny pimple, sometimes cystic acne and boils on both my buttcheeks (the part where you sit) when I was a kid (like 9-12 y/o). No...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Coarse

EyesBlack


5.0
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7 years ago

My absolute ESSENTIAL skincare product I'm so obsessed with this. Have used this for about a year and would not be without it. I am acne prone, dehydrated and at times can be a little sensitive. My...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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7 years ago

So firstly ill start by telling you a bit about my skin. Oily, dehydrated, acne prone, VERY sensitive. I went on roaccutane and now have cystic acne during my cycle every month, which tne takes...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


1.0
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7 years ago

My experience: burns, then breaks you out. It makes your skin tight and shiny. I used 1-2 drops (my skin Is used to lactic acid) and after a few days, pimples popped up after I've had clear skin...

About reviewer (214 reviews)

Age

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrown

EyesBrown


3.0
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7 years ago

I use acid, lactic, glycolic all of it, this broke me out, first time in about 8 spots (my skin was clear before that) tried again few months later another break out 3 angry ones

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen