Dupes for Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
by The Ordinary · Serum
19 products come close enough to call a dupe, best match first.
How the match is scored
A dupe is always the same kind of product — a serum is only compared with serums. Within that, two things are scored and blended.
Ingredient Match compares the two ingredient lists. Lists are ordered by concentration, so an ingredient near the top counts for more than one near the bottom; a dupe has to cover what matters most in the original. It weighs most of all.
Attribute Match compares what the two products are for: the benefits their ingredients are known for, such as hydrating or acne fighting. Those benefits come from the ingredients, not from tests of either product.
Only products scoring 60% or more are listed, at most 50. A match is about the formula on the label: it can't see concentrations the label doesn't print, texture, or how a product feels on your skin.
Dupe #1
The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)81% match
92% Attribute Match · 70% Ingredient Match
They share 14 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 17).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 8.01 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #2
They share 11 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 15).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: EUR 9.50 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #3
They share 10 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 14).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: EUR 9.50 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #4
They share 9 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 20).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
Compare side by side →Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Dupe #5
They share 11 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 40).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 17.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #6
The Derma Co
Skin Renew Hyperpigmentation Peptide Serum65% match
61% Attribute Match · 56% Ingredient Match
They share 15 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 40).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 1599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #7
They share 10 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 32).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 24.99 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #8
They share 13 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 54).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Cruelty-free
Compare side by side →Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Dupe #9
Alpha-H
Vitamin C Serum with 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid64% match
74% Attribute Match · 48% Ingredient Match
They share 9 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 20).
Both are
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: AUD 84.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #10
La Roche-Posay
Hyalu B5 Suractivated Serum with Hyaluronic Acid63% match
70% Attribute Match · 49% Ingredient Match
They share 12 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 32).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
Compare side by side →Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Dupe #11
They share 10 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 21).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 539.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #12
They share 9 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 18).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 185.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #13
They share 6 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 7).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
Brand price: GBP 45.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #14
Kiehl's
Ultra Pure High-Potency Serum with 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid62% match
83% Attribute Match · 42% Ingredient Match
They share 6 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 7).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 3200.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #15
They share 11 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 40).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 69.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #16
They share 10 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 32).
Both are
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 39.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #17
They share 8 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 25).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: AUD 84.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #18
They share 12 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 39).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 21.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #19
The Derma Co
2% Salicylic Acid Face Serum for Active Acne60% match
67% Attribute Match · 45% Ingredient Match
They share 9 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 21).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 549.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
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