The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
by The Ordinary · skin_care
Editor's Take
The Ordinary gets the brief right: serious hydration and barrier support at an ordinary price, with more formulation sense than most hyaluronic serums.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Performance: 8.8 / 10
- Innovative Ingredients: 7.5 / 10
- Clean Standards: 7.6 / 10
- Formula Sustainability: 8.5 / 10
The Verdict
Efficacy is Exceptional, driven by Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, and a crosspolymer for sustained hydration. Clean is Strong, although Polysorbate 20 and conventional preservatives keep stricter clean shoppers from getting a spotless formula. Phospholipids and Sphingolipids give dry or dehydrated skin useful barrier support beyond basic humectancy. A standout affordable hydration serum, especially under moisturizer.
Full INCI list
Aqua (Water), Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Panthenol, Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, p-Anisic Acid, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin