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product_id: 153851579
title: "Alpha Lipoic Acid 5% (30ml) by The Ordinary: A Highly-Stable, Water-Free Alpha Lipoic Acid Solution for Visibly Improved Skin Texture and Tone"
brand: "the ordinary"
price: "A$3"
currency: AUD
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/153851579-alpha-lipoic-acid-5-30ml-by-the-ordinary-a-highly
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# Vegan, cruelty-free & clean ingredients Water-free, stable antioxidant formula 5% ultra-pure Alpha Lipoic Acid Alpha Lipoic Acid 5% (30ml) by The Ordinary: A Highly-Stable, Water-Free Alpha Lipoic Acid Solution for Visibly Improved Skin Texture and Tone

**Brand:** the ordinary
**Price:** A$3
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ✨ Elevate your glow game with the power of pure Alpha Lipoic Acid!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Alpha Lipoic Acid 5% (30ml) by The Ordinary: A Highly-Stable, Water-Free Alpha Lipoic Acid Solution for Visibly Improved Skin Texture and Tone by the ordinary
- **How much does it cost?** A$3 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/153851579-alpha-lipoic-acid-5-30ml-by-the-ordinary-a-highly)

## Best For

- the ordinary enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted the ordinary brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Visible Skin Renewal:** Transform your complexion with a solution designed to restore radiance and smoothness.
- • **Water-Free Stability:** Enjoy a highly stable, water-free formula that maximizes ingredient efficacy without dilution.
- • **Ethical & Transparent:** Vegan, cruelty-free, and free from harmful chemicals—because your skin deserves integrity.
- • **Clean & Conscious Beauty:** Formulated without parabens, sulfates, oils, alcohol, gluten, or animal derivatives—pure skincare you can trust.
- • **Power-Packed 5% Concentration:** Experience a potent antioxidant boost that visibly refines skin texture and tone.

## Overview

The Ordinary's Alpha Lipoic Acid 5% is a highly stable, water-free antioxidant serum designed to visibly improve skin texture and tone. Featuring a potent 5% concentration of pure Alpha Lipoic Acid, this vegan and cruelty-free formula is free from parabens, sulfates, oils, alcohol, gluten, and other harmful additives, delivering clean, effective skincare for a renewed complexion.

## Description

Product description Featuring a high concentration of alpha lipoic acid – a highly potent antioxidant – this supercharged anti-ageing serum gently exfoliates to improve the tone and texture of skin. Targeting fine lines and wrinkles, as well as scars, pigmentation and dullness, the water-free formula boosts radiance for a softer, smoother complexion. This formulation uses an exceptionally high 5% concentration of high-purity Alpha Lipoic Acid. Notes: 1. Alpha Lipoic Acid is highly sensitive to sunlight. Please do not expose to direct sunlight. Application to face is recommended at nighttime only. 2. Alpha Lipoic Acid is less stable in formulations that contain water and use of formulations of ALA containing water is highly discouraged. This formulation is water-free and may feel slightly "oily" for a few seconds after application. 3. This formulation contains an extremely high concentration of ALA. Daily use is not recommended since such a high frequency of use can cause skin sensitivity. Please follow suggested use frequency. Directions: Apply 2-3 drops over the entire face a maximum of 2-3 times per weeks. This treatment is highly concentrated and daily use is not recommended. Do not use on irritated or sensitive skin. Can be diluted with most oils per application to reduce strength. Ingredients: Propanediol, Thioctic Acid.

## Features

- Alpha Lipoic Acid is a highly potent antioxidant and can restore a renewed skin appearance, improving visible skin texture and tone when applied topically.
- This formulation uses an exceptionally high 5% concentration of high-purity Alpha Lipoic Acid.
- Free of parabens, sulphates, mineral oil, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, animal oils, benzalkonium chloride, coal tar dyes, formaldehyde, mercury, and oxybenzone.
- Vegan and cruelty free.
- Free of alcohol, water, oil, silicone, and nut. Also gluten free.
- This products have NO safety seal.

## Product Details

- **Brand:** The Ordinary
- **Unit Count:** 1 Fluid Ounces
- **Item Form:** Oil
- **Item Weight:** 30 Grams
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 3.94 x 3.94 x 3.94 inches
- **Product Benefits:** Antioxidant
- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Dosage Form:** Liquid
- **Material Feature:** Gluten Free, Cruelty Free, Vegan

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best New Addition, Real Results.
*by F***Y on June 12, 2019*

I’m a bit of a skin care addict, and do my research before spending money, or putting something I wish I hadn’t on my face. Alpha Lipoic Acid has solid, confirmed results in lab tests and is proven a far better antioxidant than vitamin C and E, even thousands of times better! It’s cheap, not only the purchase itself, but the fact that you only use two to three drops at a time, and only 2-3 times a week- so the bottle lasts ages! A few points to remember, ALA isn’t stable around sunlight, or water. The Ordinary got this right by creating this preparation in an oil formula, free from water and in a protective dark glass bottle. Alpha Lipoic Acid should be used only at night, only two to three times a week, and you should alternate your Retinoid on nights you don’t use this. This little bottle is STRONG. I’ve used it after Derma-needling, and oiy. Yeeeeouch! My face felt like it was burning off, I had been warned, did it anyway and will again! Again, because my skin looked absolutely incredible the next morning! I know, when you any review that says “My years of skin problems were completely fixed after one use!” you should roll your eyes and move on, yet this little antioxidant does give immediate results- and is lab proven to do so. Long term results are just that, long term, but I’m looking forward to them! After the first use, my skin glowed. The use which STUNG. This stuff DOES sting. (If it’s too much, mix it with another product when you apply to buffer it until you get used to it.) My skin was plumped, my lips were plumped, and my face, just, looked, good! I had a hard time putting my finger on what exactly it was that made such a difference? But I love it. I’m keeping it. It’s one of the best finds and my 40 year old skin is much happier with it in the cabinet. I will update as good things happen! (Normally, skincare products take 6-8 weeks and longer for results.) Steer clear of “instant results”, wishful thinking, placebo effects, and sales tactics- good skincare takes time..... Alpha Lipoic Acid is a rare bird indeed. A great, well researched and proven, and well thought out preparation, with the Ordinary’s customary low price. Buy it, and smile through the sting- you’re going to look fabulous.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ DOES WHAT IT SAYS
*by W***2 on June 3, 2018*

I’m giving it five stars because there isn’t a reason not to. I have normal-dry-can be sensitive. It’s potent. You must be SPF obsessed with this product. Let this product have you more aware to re-apply!! Most of TO products your skin becomes more photo sensitive, and avoiding SPF makes use of this counter-productive. I have never spent $200 on a facial and coming back to edit as it’s been close to a year of use. I have no idea what to expect from this product, so do I re order? I think my skin looks idk glowy, morning after, but it’s not lasting...so what’s the point of using? If continued use is just maintenance then idk, I feel like my skin 1 year is not improved re: fine lines. Appearance of skin yes, but continued use removing any signs of aging I don’t think so. I assume it’s doing the exfoliation like it says, I also use the toner and the red peeling mask, I just don’t know what I’m supposed to be expecting. I think I will start Retin-A.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Product works
*by R***R on December 9, 2019*

I can tell that my skin looks better after my 3rd week of use..It does sting a little bit and smells like gasoline after it has been applied to the face after 4 to 5 minutes..but as long as it's working, I will tolerate the smell.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-14*