Daily Nourish Lotion with 12% Lactic Acid AHA
Summary of Reviews
AmLactin Daily Nourish Lotion with 12% lactic acid is a potent exfoliating moisturizer that dermatologist Dr. Dray says can improve dermal thickness and firm crepey skin with consistent use. However, it has a strong sour smell that one creator finds unbearable, and Dr. Dray warns it will sting on broken skin or after shaving. Best for rough, bumpy skin like keratosis pilaris, but not for sensitive or compromised skin, and sunscreen is essential due to increased sun sensitivity.
Full Reviews
Positive
- “I swear by this product. It has made a huge difference for me”17:11–17:19
- “This alone can improve dermal thickness. So, it shows promise for reducing reversing dermal atrophy”17:43–17:49
- “The 12% strength or higher can help to improve that dermal thickness”18:28–18:35
- “It has a good anti-aging effect”18:42–18:45
- “It is an alpha hydroxy acid that can make you more sensitive to sun more likely to get a sunburn. So, you need to be diligent with your sunscreen”18:44–18:49
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- “The retinol holy grail top rejuvenating body lotions tied with AmLactin 12%”10:55–11:02
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- “I have been recommending this product over and over again for years across multiple videos”
- “I use it myself and it is a product that really yields dramatically noticeable differences above and beyond standard moisturizers”
- “This has 12% ammonium lactate, the salt of lactic acid”
- “It is a great anti-aging body product”
- “The following morning after using this lotion, the skin on my lower legs, it looks 10 years younger”
- “It's not only moisturized and hydrated, but the skin has this shiny appearance”
- “This is mirror skin. It's like a reflective hydrated surface and light is just boom, right off. It is amazing”
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- “This is underrated”
- “Once you get over the aroma, which does not linger, the lactic acid hydrates and exfoliates and with long-term use can help improve the thickness of the epidermis and the dermis. Firmer skin”10:40–10:54
- “This is going to help actually firm the skin, crepey skin”10:54–10:59
- “This works okay but if you have just shaved or you've been scratching or you have any kind of cut paper cut this will sting”11:22–11:37
- “If you can hack it, this works”
- “I have found that the AmLactin spice is really good for areas where you have itchy skin”12:46–12:52
- “It was like burning, stinging. My leg was on fire. And then it was just all of a sudden, whoa, I forgot the leg even had itch there. Yeah, it works”13:03–13:10
- Source: Dermatologist shops Costco for best anti-aging and Korean skincare - Dec 8, 2025
- “Amlactin lotion is often described as an at-home skin renewal treatment thanks to its 12 to 15% lactic acid content, a concentration strong enough to deliver noticeable results with consistent use”18:09–18:23
- “Amlactin's biggest strength is its ability to soften and smooth rough, bumpy skin. For those dealing with keratosis pilaris, folliculitis, or generally coarse body skin, this lotion helps gradually but effectively exfoliate built-up dead skin cells”18:37–18:44
- “Because it contains acid, some people may feel mild tingling at first along with the characteristic slightly sour scent of lactic acid. This is completely normal, but it also means Amlactin isn't suitable for broken skin or extremely sensitive skin”18:57–19:04
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Mixed / Negative
- “This smells really bad. It smells so bad”0:58–0:59
- “The formula is like nice enough. It's like it's kind of like a gel somewhere between like a gel and a cream moisturizer”1:21–1:22
- “It glides really nicely on the skin which I always really like in a moisturizer”1:26–1:30
- “It did a pretty decent job. Like it was gentle enough, but it definitely exfoliated well”1:37–1:39
- “The scent is so nasty, I actually think that I'm going to stop using exfoliating moisturizers”1:46–1:49
- Source: Empties review: skincare and haircare products - Jan 20, 2026
What creators say
- Consensus
- 3.7 / 5 from 2 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- Good for
- Fine lines & firmness (4)
- Features
- Exfoliating (3) · Spring (2)
- ⚠ irritated some skin (3)
- ⚠ scent some found off-putting (1)
- ⚠ may not suit sensitive skin (1)
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Product details
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- Type
- body lotion
- Finish
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- Shade
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- Key ingredients
- Lactic Acid, Ammonium Lactate, Mineral Oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Steareth-2, Stearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum
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