The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum, Hydrating Overnight Lip Exfoliator Treatment, 0.5 Fl Oz

It works wonders for dry, chapped lips
I don’t typically write reviews however this stuff is the truth. It worked overnight the first time I tried it. I woke up to extremely soft lips and I’ve been battling chronically dry lips so this was a nice change for me. A little goes a long way! I haven’t noticed a bad taste but also I don’t allow it to get into my mouth. It really is avoidable. I would highly recommend this if your lips are in need of a little TLC!

Works great IF you can get past the runny texture, foul taste and terrible applicator.
I bought this because I love lip products. I’m a bit of a lip balmophile, if you will. I keep lip balms and serums everywhere because I cannot stand the feeling of anything but moisture on my lips.I decided to give this a try when I had some significant damage to my lips from training my dogs in the snow. I’d been previously eyeing this product for no other reason than the color drawing me in.I first used the Tatcha Lip Scrub because I had pieces that needed physical exfoliation.Next I applied The Ordinary Lip Serum. It’s more of a sticky lip water, as serum feels like a bit of a reach. The texture and taste are basically equal to watered down children’s cough medicine. It’s watery, sticky and not the type of thing you want to taste on accident, which is hard to do since it’s a lip product. They claim it’s a ‘slightly tangy taste from the food-grade exfoliating acids’ – I say it’s bitter, medicinally sweet and otherwise gross.The applicator is a mess and I’m not sure who thought it was a good idea. A stainless dipper rod or even a controlled dropper to apply with fingers would be less messy and far more hygienic. I don’t use the dropper. I have a random textured silicone q-tip I got with the CosRx drying lotion (neither are worth $16; fret not, I have an alternative option). I dip it, apply and then clean it after each use. I think using one of the silicone lip/nose scrubbers would work just as well (I got mine for $1.25 at the dollar tree).It did work but I’m not sure it’s worth the application burdens. I wanted something less messy than sugar scrubs and this is just a different kind of a mess that I have to keep on my lips far longer.I’ve taken to mixing mine with my lip mask and applying before bed. I won’t be repurchasing once I’m out, though.I’m not sure my review is very helpful on influencing your choice to purchase it. But hopefully my application methods are helpful if you do buy it.Again, it does work and worked overnight for me. It’s a good product. I just think the formulas consistency and applicator need to be adjusted.I’ve attached before and after pictures. I had to keep patting my lips because the serum moves and pools to the inside of your lips, like it’s forcing you to taste it, still, you can see the liquid pooled there and I just wanted to clarify I don’t drool like that, lol. In the first picture you can see the frost burns mostly on the inner portion of my bottom lip (it looks like petechiae; fret not – I have heart/vascular problems and I’m positive it wasn’t that). I’ve also included images of every product I used, it was a group effort (honestly, Tatcha really isn’t that great so I’m not giving it much credit). The time between the first to last pictures was 7 hours.The application method really deserves no stars and the taste alone should make me take it to 3 stars. But it really does work, so I’m giving it 4.

My lips have never been so soft!!!
Works very well!!! Like other comments have mentioned you have to moisture your lips consistently during use or after or your lips will be extremely dry/chapped. As long as you’re consistent with this serum AND a moisturizing/hydrating lip balm you will see results.

Sticky Texture and Minimal Results
I tried this lip serum expecting smoother, more hydrated lips, but the results didn’t quite live up to expectations. The texture feels tacky on application and never fully settles, making it uncomfortable to wear—especially overnight, as recommended. It also has a slightly tangy, unpleasant taste from the acids.While it’s marketed as a gentle exfoliator that uses PHA to break down dead skin and improve texture over time, I didn’t notice meaningful improvements in smoothness or hydration. In fact, my lips sometimes felt drier the next day rather than conditioned.The concept is interesting, but the execution falls short in terms of comfort and visible results.

The lip serum I received is supposed to be pink, but it isn’t. It also came unsealed, which honestly makes me question if it’s authentic.I would not recommend anyone buying this product.

Deja los labios genial y no irrita. Un gran descubrimiento. También aplico un poco en código de barras, entrecejo y patas de gallo y genial, soy de piel sensible y este exfoliante es super respetuoso.