Amino Acids + B5 The Ordinary

Name: The Ordinary - Amino Acids + B5
Brand: The Ordinary

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Key promises

Anti-aging, Moisturizing

Effectiveness

88 /100

Irritancy

LOW

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

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What does the product description say?

"Upon regular use, elasticity will be improved, osmotic balance regulated, with any dryness or peeling reduced."

From: Escentual

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
betaine	HIGH
sodium pca	HIGH
panthenol	HIGH

Pos	Ingredient Name	Description
1	aqua (water	Plain old water
2	propanediol	Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
3	betaine	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
4	sodium pca	Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
5	panthenol	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
6	sodium lactate	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
7	arginine, pca	An amino-acid. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help neutralize free radicals in skin
8	aspartic acid	An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
9	glycine	Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
10	alanine	An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
11	serine	An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
12	threonine	An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
13	valine
14	proline
15	isoleucine	An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
16	lysine hcl
17	histidine
18	phenylalanine
19	glutamic acid	An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
20	citric acid	Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
21	dimethyl isosorbide	Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
22	polysorbate 20	Helps oil and water mix together
23	trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate	Used to improve stability of the formulation
24	1,2-hexanediol	A preservative
25	caprylyl glycol	Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Amino Acids + B5 The Ordinary

Key promises

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What's in this jar?

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Promises, but can't deliver

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

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