The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)Alpha-H
Hyaluronic 8 Super SerumA serum built around Hyaluronic acid and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 8.01 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
AUD 84.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ectoin, Glucose, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trehalose, Urea
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
Concerns
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →
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