If you're looking to achieve a fresh-faced glow, look no further than cleansers with lactic acid. Known for their gentle yet effective exfoliating properties, these cleansers are a must-have addition to your skincare routine. Lactic acid, derived from milk, helps to slough away dead skin cells, unclog pores, and reveal smoother, brighter skin. Whether you have dry, oily, or sensitive skin, these cleansers offer a range of options to suit your individual needs.
$48.00
This cleanser is so good! Lots of cleansers say they have acids in them to help chemically exfoliate but you can actually feel the layers this takes off your face every night! ...Lisa was right, gentle but very effective. One of my favorite Lactic acid products. A lazy girl’s go-to.
What it is: A two-in-one exfoliating cleanser that helps retexturize aging skin to achieve a fresh, smooth surface.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Redness, and Dullness and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lactic Acid: Hydrates and exfoliates skin.
- Vitamin E: Helps nourish and protect skin from damage caused by free radicals.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances.
$15.00
gentle cleanser...I loveeeeeee this cleanser. I’ve used salicylic cleansers in the past that are so drying but this stuff is gentle as can be. ...I have tried so many different cleansers from high end brands to drug store, and this cleanser has changed the game for me.
What it is: An essential daily gel cleanser with a pH-balanced, luxurious foaming formula to thoroughly remove dirt, oil, and makeup (even around the eyes) while unclogging pores—without stripping skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lactic Acid (AHA): A naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acid that supports cell renewal.
- Glycolic Acid (AHA): Visibly minimizes signs of aging.
- Willow Bark Extract: A natural source of salicylic acid that gently exfoliates and clears pores.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
$22.00
Multitasking cleanser...I have acne scars and I use this along with other glycolic acids and it's great!...I bought this to try an alpha-hydroxy acid cleanser; I usually use a salicylic acid cleanser with microbeads.
What it is: A clinic-inspired foaming cleanser with AHAs and fruit enzymes to gently cleanse away oil, makeup, and surface impurities revealing smoother skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dark spots, Dullness and uneven texture
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Papaya, Pineapple, and Pumpkin Enzymes: Naturally enhance skin exfoliation without overdrying.
- Glycolic Acid and Lactic Acid: Refine the appearance of pores and help clear buildup on skin's surface.
$10.00
Acid cleanser must have!...This cleanser leaves my face squeaky clean yet not dry at all! ...I have sensitive acne prone skin cleanser that don’t have salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide don’t work on my skin.
What it is: A gentle cleanser and makeup remover, packed with antioxidant-rich blueberries, hyaluronic acid, and gentle AHAs.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Oiliness, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Blueberry Extract: Packed with antioxidants to protect skin against environmental stressors.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates skin by holding up to 1,000 times its weight in moisture.
- AHA: A blend of lactic acid (derived from plants) and glycolic acid that gently exfoliates and hydrates to reveal smoother, brighter skin over time by removing dead surface skin cells.
$36.00
I really like that this combines natural, gentle exfoliants (papaya, pomegranate extract, glycolic and lactic acid) and natural hydrators (linoleic acid and ceramides) to exfoliate while conditioning the skin to leave it feeling really soft - not stripped. ...When I cleanse my face with this cleanser, I do not use any other acids on my face, I either use their calming sleeping mask or couple drops of facial oil!
What it is: A silky, sudsy cleanser—perfect for parched complexions and formulated with skin-friendly AHAs—that gently dissolves dirt, oil, and makeup while supporting balanced skin-pH levels.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Lightweight Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- AHAs (Glycolic and Lactic Acids): Visibly brighten and resurface skin.
- Papaya and Pomegranate Enzymes: Gently exfoliate dead skin cells and decongest pores.
- Vitamin C: Visibly brightens skin and protects against free-radical damage.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in
$39.00
actually made a difference in my acne and pores. plus the cleanser is super concentrated and you don’t need to use much. the acids and surfactants cleanse and exfoliate the skin sufficiently without drying my dry skin....I'm not too crazy about it though, there's definitely better cleansers out there. this is kind of just forgettable. not a cleanser i would immediately grab. probably not going to purchase anymore.
What it is: An essential daily gel cleanser with a pH-balanced, luxurious foaming formula to thoroughly remove dirt, oil, and makeup (even around the eyes) while unclogging pores—without stripping skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lactic Acid (AHA): A naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acid that supports cell renewal.
- Glycolic Acid (AHA): Visibly minimizes signs of aging.
- Willow Bark Extract: A natural source of salicylic acid that gently exfoliates and clears pores.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
ITEM: 1778349
Size: 4 oz/ 118 mL
$45.00
my go to cleanser...I love the luxury of having my exfoliator and lactic acid treatment in my cleanser. Effective yet safe enough for daily use....This cleanses my skin without making it feel stripped or dry which a lot of cleansers do, even though I have combo-oily skin. I’ve found that using this in combination with the ordinary’s lactic acid 10% treatment has made my skin so smooth and resurfaced!
$34.00
I bought this because when I get facials with lactic acid, it always does wonders for my skin (for that week) so I figured if I use this cleanser daily, I will get those results continuously & omg I was right!! ...This cleaner contains AHA ingredients - Lactic Acid - Absorbic Acid, Fragrance-which is not good for sensitive skin!
What it is: A gentle cleanser and makeup remover, packed with antioxidant-rich blueberries, hyaluronic acid, and gentle AHAs.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Oiliness, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Blueberry Extract: Packed with antioxidants to protect skin against environmental stressors.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates skin by holding up to 1,000 times its weight in moisture.
- AHA: A blend of lactic acid (derived from plants) and glycolic acid that gently exfoliates and hydrates to reveal smoother, brighter skin over time by removing dead surface skin cells.
$13.00
cheap but effective topical wash-off acid cleanser...I have facial eczema and use this in addition to retinol, lactic acid and salicylic acid actives without issues. ...Love @The Inkey List Fulvic Acid cleanser. Effectively removes makeup better then higher priced cleansers!
What it is: A gel cleanser that gently cleanses and exfoliates the skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spot, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 0.5% Nordic Peat: Contains fulvic acid, which helps to gently exfoliate skin.
- 1.5% Kakadu Plum Extract: Nourishes skin.
- 1% Licorice Root Extract: Reduces the look of hyperpigmentation and visibly brightens overall skin tone.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Containing 0.5% Fulvic Acid, this gentle formula cleanses the skin removing makeup—even eye makeup.