Amino Acids + B5
Black Rice & 10% Niacinamide-TXA Night Clarity Jelly Serum

The Ordinary

Amino Acids + B5

Plum

Black Rice & 10% Niacinamide-TXA Night Clarity Jelly Serum

A serum built around Panthenol and Lactic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

A serum built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

Serum
Serum
26 ingredients
36 ingredients

Brand price

USD 8.28 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 299.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

    Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

    Polysorbate 20

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

  • Lactic acid1

    An AHA that also acts as a humectant.

    Sodium Lactate

  • Alpha arbutin1

    A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.

    Alpha-Arbutin

  • Niacinamide1

    Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

    Niacinamide

  • Tranexamic acid1

    Used topically for stubborn pigmentation and melasma.

    Tranexamic Acid

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Polysorbate 20

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Lecithin

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

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  • Propanediol (in both products)

    Viscosity Controlling

    0-1 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Betaine (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Sodium PCA

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Hydrating

  • Panthenol

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / 0

    • Panthenol (provitamin B5)
    • Barrier Repair
    • Hydrating
    • Reduces Irritation

  • Sodium Lactate

    Humectant

    • Lactic acid
    • Exfoliating
    • Hydrating

  • Arginine (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / —

  • PCA

    Humectant

  • Aspartic Acid (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / —

  • Glycine (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / —

  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • Oryza Sativa Extract

    Skin Conditioning

  • Niacinamide

    Smoothing

    0 / —

    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing

  • Tranexamic Acid

    Skin Conditioning

    • Tranexamic acid
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Redness Reducing

  • Propanediol (in both products)

    Viscosity Controlling

    0-1 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Lysine

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / —

  • Histidine (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / —

  • Arginine (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / —

  • Aspartic Acid (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / —

  • Threonine (in both products)

    Hair Waving Or Straightening

    0 / —

Ingredients Explained

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