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The Ordinary
Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution
A serum built around Lactic acid and AHA, for hydration and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 13.05 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Redness & rosacea
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Large pores
- Uneven texture
How to use
Apply a few drops to the face in the morning and evening. If irritation occurs, rinse off, cease use, and consult a physician. Use only as directed on unbroken skin. Patch testing prior to use is advised. Keep out of reach of children.
Caution
If irritation occurs, rinse off, cease use, and consult a physician. Use only as directed on unbroken skin. Patch testing prior to use is advised. Keep out of reach of children.
What's inside
Ingredients List
3 trigger at least one check · 15 trigger none
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Dark Spots
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Lactate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol →Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder is the powder obtained from the dried juice leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder →Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glucosamine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Acetyl Glucosamine →Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 →Biosaccharide GUM-2
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-2 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is described as a polymer of alpha-L-Rhap-beta-D- Galp- alpha-L- Rhap- beta-D-GlepA- alpha-L Rhap- alpha-D-Galp
Learn more about Biosaccharide GUM-2 →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →
Dupes
- The Ordinary Balancing & Clarifying Serum65% match
- The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)61% match
- The Derma Co 10% Niacinamide Face Serum with 2% Zinc PCA61% match
- Plum 2% Encapsulated Salicylic Acid Face Serum For Acne-Prone Skin61% match