Amino Acids + B5 — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
3.9Based on Reddit sentiment — the share of positive vs. negative mentions across r/SkincareAddiction and more. Not customer star reviews.12 mentions across 2 Reddit threads
Updated July 31, 2026
Powerful hydration with 5% panthenol and amino acids combo
What the community says
Hydrating serum with 5% panthenol and 17% amino acids that r/tretinoin users swear by to repair dehydration and red, irritated barriers, often layered before tret for extra moisture.
What this means for you
What people love
- Powerful hydration with 5% panthenol and amino acids combo
- Frequently used in AM and PM routines before tretinoin to calm irritation
- Trusted by barrier-damaged skin enthusiasts for quick recovery
Watch out for
- Limited direct efficacy on active inflammation beyond hydration
- Potential layering wait time (10-15 mins) before retinoids might be inconvenient
- Mild concern combining with Vitamin C users due to layering sensitivity
Product details
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads
2 threads from r/scacjdiscussion, r/30PlusSkinCare
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“The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 (5% panthenol, 17% amino acids)”
Mentioned
“# Disclosed Panthenol %”
Mentioned
“The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5”
Mentioned
r/30PlusSkinCareI’m not happy with my skin
13
“Morning: Rotate the ordinary Hyaluronic acid 2% + B5 and amino acid + B5”
Positive
“For years I’ve been using The Ordinary”
Positive
