Amino Acids + B5 — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated October 1, 2026
17% amino acids and 5% panthenol for thirsty, irritated skin; a bit greasy.
What the community says
A hydrating serum built around amino acids plus 5% panthenol, and people lean on it after actives or on tret nights. It helps red, blotchy, dehydrated skin, but the finish can read greasy and a little heavy.
What this means for you
What people love
- 17% amino acids plus 5% panthenol
- Cuts redness after actives
- Layers before tret without drama
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Product details
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 28 mentions across 17 threads
The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 on Reddit, in one place — 17 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/scacjdiscussion and 4 more, summarized.
“I only use Aestura 365 hydro essence/The ordinary amino acid B5 with it when my skin is in super bad drying condition.”
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“The ordinary amino acid B5”
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“when my skin is in super bad drying condition”
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“The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 (5% panthenol, 17% amino acids)”
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“# Disclosed Panthenol %”
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“The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5”
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“immediately apply some amino acid B5 serum”
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“add amino Acid B5 serum wait like 10 minutes then apply tret.”
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“Here's what helped me.”
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“I apply TO amino acid B5 serum. Wait 10-15 mins then apply tret.”
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“I apply TO amino acid B5 serum.”
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“Wait 10-15 mins then apply tret.”
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“The ordinary amino acid+b5 is watery, but will feel slightly oily when layer many many times”
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“it has been my favorite.”
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“Use watery hydrating serum on damp skin”
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“Morning: Rotate the ordinary Hyaluronic acid 2% + B5 and amino acid + B5”
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“For years I’ve been using The Ordinary”
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