Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Sodium hyaluronate + 5 moreWorks well
“This rich serum hydrates and gives smoother-looking skin, while working to strengthen the skin barrier.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": ahnfeltia concinna extract, glycerin.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Sodium hyaluronate~6.5–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePentylene glycol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPropanediol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerPanthenol~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAhnfeltia concinna extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Also used to create a thicker product texture
More about Ahnfeltia concinna extractGlycerin~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateCitric acid~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIsoceteth-20~0.4–0.9%
Ethoxydiglycol~0.15–0.7%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.5%
Hexylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIngredient list view
Water, Sodium hyaluronate, Pentylene glycol, Propanediol, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Panthenol, Ahnfeltia concinna extract, Glycerin, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Citric acid, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| The OrdinaryHyaluronic Acid 2% + B5YOUR PRODUCT | grace & stellaGrace and Stella Hyaluronic Acid Serum | BeautyLab4D Hyaluronic Acid + B5 Serum | UNPAHalo Celtening Ampoule | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 65% | 64% |
| Price | $33.06 | — | — | $16.59−$16.47 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | — | Beta-Glucan | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Bliss Drench & Quench 4 Hyaluronic Acids + Amino Acids All-Day Moisture SerumElizabeth Grant Professional Institute Hyaluron Serum
Product summary
"The Ordinary - Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 2.70% - 4.00%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- Humectants (glycerin 1.70% - 2.50%, panthenol 2.70% - 4.00%, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 3.40% - 5.10%, ahnfeltia concinna extract 2.00% - 3.00% and sodium hyaluronate 6.10% - 9.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "The Ordinary" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 1699.99KSH in Kenya, from 6.40$ up to 28.20$ in the United States, from 12.90A$ up to 87.64A$ in Australia, from 6.40£ up to 21.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 9.00CA$ up to 22.40CA$ in Canada and for 63.00HK$ in Hong Kong.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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