Description
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 is a lightweight, water-based serum designed to deliver multi-layer hydration and support the skin barrier. It falls under the “Treat” step in skincare routines. The current formula includes ceramides, while earlier versions focused on just hyaluronic acid and B5.
Key Benefits: What It Does
- Instantly hydrates, leaving skin feeling plump and smooth.
- Enhances skin elasticity and suppleness with continued use.
- Reduces the appearance of fine, dry lines and wrinkles.
- Strengthens the skin barrier, locking in moisture for long-lasting hydration.
- Lightweight and non-greasy, making it easy to layer into any skincare routine.
- Budget-friendly pick praised by beauty editors as a top drugstore hydrating serum.
Core Ingredients & Their Functions
- Hyaluronic Acid (5 Types)
- Includes low-, medium-, and high-molecular-weight forms, plus crosspolymer and hydrolyzed versions.
- Hydrates at multiple skin depths, smoothing and plumping as it draws in moisture.
- Ceramides (Phospholipids & Sphingolipids)
- Lock in hydration and reinforce the skin barrier for all-day moisture retention.
- Pro-vitamin B5 (Panthenol)
- A humectant that attracts and retains water.
- Supports ceramide and fatty acid production for barrier health; has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Additional Components
- Hydration boosters: Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin.
- Antioxidants and stabilizers: Tocopherol, Citric Acid, regulatory preservatives.
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