Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated August 18, 2026
Includes B5 and ceramides for barrier support and extra moisture
What the community says
A lightweight serum combining 2% hyaluronic acid with B5 and ceramides to boost hydration. Best applied on damp skin for dryness or dehydration but can cause irritation and redness, especially on sensitive or eczema-prone skin. Some users report pilling under makeup.
What this means for you
Backed by 24 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 2 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Includes B5 and ceramides for barrier support and extra moisture
- Lightweight and budget-friendly serum with good layering ability
- Widely used on damp skin for added hydration in skincare routines
Watch out for
- Pilling and sticky texture under makeup frustrates many users
- May cause redness or irritation with compromised skin barriers
- Can dry out skin if applied on dry skin or in low humidity climates
Product details
Use caution
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Real Reddit threads — 328 mentions across 24 threads
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 on Reddit, in one place — 24 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 2 more, summarized.
“AM: water or gentle cleanser, TO GA toner or a redness toner, TO HA, TO copper peptides”
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“Routine in comments~”
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“she is using a variety of products”
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“I now use the Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide in the AM”
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“I’ve never worn makeup except for mascara”
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“I don’t want something that will accentuate my wrinkles and make me look older.”
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“I use The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 serum”
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“The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 serum”
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“The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum with Ceramides”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“The Ordinary hyaluronic acid”
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“PM: ... The Ordinary hyaluronic acid”
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“I felt comfortable experimenting with new products to address the post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and boost hydration.”
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“sometimes i would use the ordinary’s hyaluronic acid or niacinamide serum”
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“the ordinary’s hyaluronic acid”
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