The 7 Best Lactic Acid Serums for Silky Smooth Skin (2023 ✅)

Don't let dullness or discoloration get you down!

Sunday Riley Good Genes is a cult classic that harnesses the power of lactic acid to exfoliate dead skin cells for visibly brighter, clearer, and smoother-looking skin.

Purified lactic acid multi-tasks (like you in the morning) by smoothing rough skin texture like wrinkles and fine lines while boosting your naturally youthful radiance by promoting faster cell turnover.

Meanwhile, licorice root extract brightens skin tone by suppressing melanin production, lemongrass oil adds astringent properties to refresh your skin, and arnica flower extract reduces skin inflammation.

Finally, prickly pear extract (desert cactus) rounds out the formula with hydrating and soothing benefits.

Now, I should mention that while Good Genes has received 1,000's of positive reviews, it is a bit expensive.

This might be because it uses higher quality ingredients and a base of botanical extracts instead of regular water (including prickly pear, arnica, aloe, and agave leaf).

Sleep smarter with Erno Laszlo AHA Resurfacing Sleep Serum, an overnight lactic acid serum with the exfoliating power of a chemical peel.

Let a blend of 15% AHAs (glycolic, lactic, and citric acids) rejuvenate and refresh your tired skin while you dream for a milky smooth complexion in the morning!

Sustainably sourced, plant-based lactic acid helps brighten dark spots while glycolic acid evens out skin tone.

Goji berries, one of the richest sources of antioxidants, provide anti-aging benefits while wild plum extracts (Kakadu plum, Illawarra plum, and Budekin plum) reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation.

Finally, perfection peptide P3 (a tripeptide created by Mibelle AG Biochemistry) speeds up cell renewal to smooth wrinkles, improve tone, and revitalize dull skin.

Send your dark spots to the dark side with the Force of both lactic acid and vitamin C derivatives using Dermalogica BioLumin-C Serum.

You already know that lactic acid is a multi-tasking powerhouse, capable of exfoliating, brightening, and hydrating, all at the same time!

But did you know that vitamin C is the true Jedi master with powerful antioxidant abilities that brighten, firm (stimulates collagen production), and protect your skin from free radical damage?

The problem with vitamin C, though, has always been its stability as pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) will oxidize over time, reducing its antioxidant potency.

Manufacturers have invented many vitamin C derivatives to solve this issue, but usually with some efficacy loss.

Have you been searching for the "holy grail" of skincare: a natural & healthy glow?

Farmacy Beauty Honeymoon Glow is designed to make your dream come true with clean ingredients that help peel away dead skin cells and brighten your complexion.

A 10% AHA blend of lactic, glycolic, citric, and fruit acids, resurfaces dull skin and fades hyperpigmentation while 1% BHA, natural salicylic acid from willow bark, clarifies your complexion and shrinks pores.

3% flower acids from hibiscus flower extract provides gentle exfoliation while hyaluronic acid and a proprietary honey blend intensely hydrates to prevent moisture loss, leaving your skin looking plump and smooth. 🤗

Honeymoon Glow is a natural bestseller that proves you can have clean formulas that are effective and environmentally responsible.

Are you looking for an AHA serum that does it all without breaking the bank?

Paula's Choice (founded in 1995) has what you need with Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHA.

Like all Paula's Choice products, this one offers an amazing ingredient list, in an optimal pH range to penetrate your skin, and at a super affordable price!

10% AHAs including glycolic, lactic, malic, and tartaric, refine and renew while peptides and ceramides improve skin texture, including firmness and elasticity.

Meanwhile, a potent antioxidant complex of chamomile, green tea, grape seed, elderberry, and pomegranate protects your skin from environmental damage.

Licorice root extract brightens, allantoin hydrates, and oat extract soothes sensitive skin after treatment.

Use 2x daily to peel away sun damage, fade signs of aging, and reveal younger-looking skin!

From the makers of the #1 bestselling Meladerm, comes a powerful and complimentary glycolic acid serum.

AHA Exfoliating Serum is part of a full skincare routine inspired by the massive success of Meladerm for treating hyperpigmentation, dark spots, melasma, and age spots.

(for more info, check out Advanced Brightening Kit which includes 2 full-size bottles of Meladerm)

Glycolic, lactic, and capryloyl salicylic acid (a derivative of salicylic acid known as a lipohydroxy acid or LHA) clear out dead skin cells, stimulate cell renewal, and increase your skin's absorption of subsequent products.

Meanwhile, hyaluronic acid and panthenol (vitamin B5) soothe sensitive skin and boost moisture levels for smoother, softer skin texture.

Finally, niacinamide (vitamin B3) helps even out skin tone by blocking melanosome transfer from melanocytes while rich argan oil and vitamin E nourish dry skin.

Whether you have body acne, keratosis pilaris, or just want a "head-to-toe" glow, Ren Clean Skincare AHA Smart Renewal Serum is the answer to smoother & softer skin.

This premium body serum features lactic acid (derived from yeast, not animal sources), probiotic extract to balance your skin's natural microbiome, and xylitol (derived from vegetable bark) to restore water reserves and keep your skin better hydrated.

And if you have sensitive skin, you'll be happy to know that Ren Clean Skincare only uses clean ingredients that are dermatologist tested to provide results without causing unnecessary skin irritation.

Ren Clean Skincare is cruelty-free and committed to sustainability, with a pledge to Zero Waste packaging by the end of 2021.