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Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum vs Multi-Peptide + HA Serum: which is better?

Both serums center hydration, but one leans barrier-soothing while the other adds peptides for fine-line support.

The quick answer

Depends what you need

  • Rated about the same — 87 vs 89 nextscore

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 suits barrier support and plumping hydration, while The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum is better for peptide support and fine-line care.

Choose Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum if

  • you want barrier support with hydration
  • your skin is sensitive to heavier-feeling serums

Choose Multi-Peptide + HA Serum if

  • you want peptides with hydration
  • you layer serums under moisturizer

At a glance

Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid SerumMulti-Peptide + HA Serum
$1.33/ml$0.54/ml
87 · 32 verdicts89 · 32 verdicts
Hyaluronic Acid bothPeptides, Hyaluronic Acid both

What Reddit says

Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum

What Reddit likes

  • Deep hydration on damp skin
  • B5 plus madecassoside for barrier support
  • Lightweight layer that disappears

Watch out for

  • Alcohol denat and fragrance can burn reactive skin
  • Can sting or trigger puffy eyes on compromised skin
  • Feels thick for some and can irritate tret skin
See the Reddit threads on Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Multi-Peptide + HA Serum

What Reddit likes

  • Peptides plus HA in one step
  • Helps thirsty, retinoid-worn skin
  • Usually layers cleanly under moisturizer

Watch out for

  • A lot of people feel nothing from it
  • Can pill or get sticky if layered badly
  • Some users break out or feel barrier stress
See the Reddit threads on Multi-Peptide + HA Serum
Compare full ingredient lists · 9 in common

In both · 9

  1. Aqua / Water
  2. Glycerin
  3. Pentylene Glycol
  4. Sodium Hyaluronate
  5. Caprylyl Glycol
  6. Citric Acid
  7. Xanthan Gum
  8. Butylene Glycol
  9. Phenoxyethanol

Only in Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum · 13

  1. Alcohol Denat
  2. Propylene Glycol
  3. Panthenol
  4. Dimethicone
  5. PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
  6. PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30
  7. Glyceryl Isostearate
  8. Madecassoside
  9. Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
  10. Disodium EDTA
  11. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
  12. Tocopherol
  13. Parfum /Fragrance

Only in Multi-Peptide + HA Serum · 42

  1. Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
  2. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
  3. Pentapeptide-18
  4. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
  5. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
  6. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
  7. Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
  8. Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine
  9. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
  10. Allantoin
  11. Glycine
  12. Alanine
  13. Serine
  14. Valine
  15. Isoleucine
  16. Proline
  17. Threonine
  18. Histidine
  19. Phenylalanine
  20. Arginine
  21. Aspartic Acid
  22. Trehalose
  23. Fructose
  24. Glucose
  25. Maltose
  26. Urea
  27. Sodium PCA
  28. PCA
  29. Sodium Lactate
  30. Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
  31. Sodium Chloride
  32. Sodium Hydroxide
  33. Acacia Senegal Gum
  34. Carbomer
  35. Polysorbate 20
  36. PPG-26-Buteth-26
  37. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
  38. Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
  39. Ethoxydiglycol
  40. Sodium Benzoate
  41. Ethylhexylglycerin
  42. Chlorphenesin

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