PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFECTS ON SKIN FROM INGREDIENTS
By skin type
oily skin
No key ingredients
0 good ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:
0 bad ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
combination skin
No key ingredients
0 good ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:
0 bad ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
dry skin
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:
#2: LACTIC ACID
0 bad ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
By skinconcern
dehydrated skin
4
4 good ingredient(s) for Dehydration:
#2: LACTIC ACID
#3: GLYCERIN
#4: PENTYLENE GLYCOL
#16: CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
0 bad ingredient(s) for Dehydration:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
acne prone skin
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:
#2: LACTIC ACID
0 bad ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
sensitive skin
1
0 good ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:
1 bad ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:
#2: LACTIC ACID
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
anti-aging
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:
#2: LACTIC ACID
0 bad ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
fungal acne
No key ingredients
0 good ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:
0 bad ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
By skinconcern
clogged pores
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Clogged Pores:
#2: LACTIC ACID
0 bad ingredient(s) for Clogged Pores:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
acne, pimples
No key ingredients
0 good ingredient(s) for Acne, Pimples:
0 bad ingredient(s) for Acne, Pimples:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
large pores
No key ingredients
0 good ingredient(s) for Large Pores:
0 bad ingredient(s) for Large Pores:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
dull skin
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Dull Skin:
#2: LACTIC ACID
0 bad ingredient(s) for Dull Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
pigmentation
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:
#2: LACTIC ACID
0 bad ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
COMEDOGENIC & RISK RATING
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FULL INGREDIENT LIST
👉 The product The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA contains 16 ingredients in total.
👉 The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA is alcohol-free, fragrance-free, silicone-free, paraben-free, oil-free, mineral oil-free.
👉 Here's the full ingredient list: Aqua, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Isoceteth-20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol
👉 The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA contains the following superstar ingredients:
∙ A form of hyaluronic acid
∙ AHA
| Ingredient | Comedogenic | Risk | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
1. AQUA | no data | no data | SOLVENT |
2. LACTIC ACID | no data | Safe with qualifications | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING |
3. GLYCERIN | 0 | Safe as used | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |