Amino Acids + B5
Marine Hyaluronics

The Ordinary

Amino Acids + B5

The Ordinary

Marine Hyaluronics

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

A serum built around Lactic acid and BHA, for hydration and smoothing.

Serum
Serum
26 ingredients
33 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

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

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Brand from Canada
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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

  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

    Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

    Polysorbate 20

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

  • BHA1

    Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Lactic acid1

    An AHA that also acts as a humectant.

    Sodium Lactate

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Polysorbate 20

  • May Trigger Acne1

    Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

    Hexylene Glycol

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Polysorbate 20

  • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1

    May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

    Hexylene Glycol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • Propanediol (in both products)

    Viscosity Controlling

    0-1 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Betaine

    Humectant

    0 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Sodium PCA (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Hydrating

  • Panthenol

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / 0

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

  • Sodium Lactate (in both products)

    Humectant

    • Lactic acid
    • Exfoliating
    • Hydrating

  • Arginine (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / —

  • PCA (in both products)

    Humectant

  • Aspartic Acid (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / —

  • Glycine (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / —

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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