Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated November 10, 2026
2% hyaluronic acid plumps dehydrated skin; sticky texture and dryness complaints persist.
What the community says
A multi-form hyaluronic acid serum with panthenol and glycerin adds a damp-skin hydration step before moisturizer. Best for dehydrated combination skin needing lightweight layering. It can feel sticky, pill under makeup, or leave skin tighter in dry climates.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Sticky film can pill under makeup
- Can make dry or tight skin feel worse
- Breakouts and irritation reported by acne-, eczema-, and rosacea-prone users
Product details
Use caution
Skin Type
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
What TikTok says
From 3 TikTok videos1 sponsored, marked with outlined numbers
Sponsored creators say it gives skin a smooth, hydrated look and a lightweight, no-residue feel 12. One unsponsored creator says it plumps fine lines and locks in moisture for dry skin 3. Sponsored creators say it works for all skin types 12, and creators describe daily use as suitable 23. None of the videos mention drawbacks 123.
Sponsored means the creator disclosed a brand partnership or the video ran as a paid ad.
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How to use it
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What the science says
Hyaluronic acid has some evidence of helping dehydrated skin hold more water, based on three studies, with both direct tests showing benefit 1. One of those studies also found it did better than a placebo, and skin felt firmer with some wrinkles looking less deep 1. The research on this ingredient for dehydration is still limited, so the findings should be read with that in mind 1.
- Hyaluronic Acid for dehydration Some evidence · 3 studies
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
How we grade researchFull ingredient list · 23
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 ingredients
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
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 454 mentions across 27 threads
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 on Reddit, in one place — 27 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/curlyhair and 4 more, summarized.
“AM: water or gentle cleanser, TO GA toner or a redness toner, TO HA, TO copper peptides”
Positive
“Routine in comments~”
Positive
“she is using a variety of products”
Positive
“After like 5-10 min I put The Ordinary hyaluronic 2% serum.”
Mentioned
“I now use the Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide in the AM”
Positive
“I’ve never worn makeup except for mascara”
Positive
“I don’t want something that will accentuate my wrinkles and make me look older.”
Positive
“I use The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 serum”
Mentioned
“The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 serum”
Mentioned
“The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum with Ceramides”
Positive
“The other post recommended ceramides and hyaluronic acid so I looked around for product lines I was familiar with and in my price range and went from there.”
Positive
“Yes! Best advice. I throw on my hyaluronic acid immediately after rinsing my face (wet, not dripping), brush my teeth while it settles, then moisturizer on top. Hydration improved significantly.”
Positive
“AM: wash face with water, TO HA, CeraVe hydrating toner”
Positive
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The Ordinary
Mentioned together in 25 threads
“PM: Cleanser, Eye Serum, Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, Moisturizer”
La Roche-Posay
Mentioned together in 14 threads
“The Ordinary Hyaluronic acid serum on damp skin, lock it in with a moisturiser and then La Roche posay Cicaplast baume as a barrier cream on top”
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Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser
Mentioned together in 5 threads
“I wash with La Roche Posay Toleraine Hydrating Gentle Cleanser, The Ordinary hyaluronic acid 2% + B5 serum and moisturize with Eucerin 5% urea cream.”