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The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
A serum built around Hyaluronic acid and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 8.91 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Sensitive skin
- Dryness & dehydration
How to use
Apply a few drops to the face in the morning and evening.
Caution
If irritation occurs, rinse off, cease use, and consult a physician. Use only as directed on unbroken skin. Patch testing prior to use is advised. Keep out of reach of children.
What's inside
Ingredients List
4 trigger at least one check · 19 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sphingolipids, Tocopherol
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Sphingolipids
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid →Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer →Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Phospholipids →Sphingolipids
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Sphingolipids isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sphingolipids →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract
Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract is the extract of the alga, Ahnfeltiopsis concinna. The accepted scientific name for Ahnfeltiopsis concinna is Gymnogongrus durvillei. (Retired name: Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract)
Learn more about Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract →
Dupes
- The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)81% match
- Geek & Gorgeous HA 5 Light74% match
- Geek & Gorgeous HA 5 Rich70% match
- Cetaphil Repair & Renew Serum69% match
- The Inkey List Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum66% match
- The Derma Co Skin Renew Hyperpigmentation Peptide Serum65% match