Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum with Ceramides
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum with Ceramides scores 6.4/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
Smaller molecule form of hyaluronic acid
Draws in moisture
Humectant with antimicrobial properties
Score breakdown
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum with Ceramides stand out
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum with Ceramides is a decent serum with an overall score of 6.4/9.8. Positioned in the budget bracket, it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.
It performs well on hydration (8.0) and low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Dry or dehydrated skin — strong moisture-binding profile
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
May not suit
- ⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment
Key ingredients
- ✶Sodium Hyaluronate
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
- ✶Propanediol
Draws in moisture — #3 in the INCI list
- ✶Pentylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #4 in the INCI list
- ✶Phospholipids
Softens and smooths — #7 in the INCI list
- ✶Panthenol
Draws in moisture — #9 in the INCI list
Full ingredient list
26 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Other ingredient7
- Draws in moisture7
- Formula balancers5
- Keeps the product fresh3
- Holds the formula together2
- Softens and smooths1
- Works on your skin1