Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated August 22, 2026
2% hyaluronic acid with B5 hydrates skin but can cause irritation and pilling.
What the community says
This lightweight serum blends hyaluronic acid with vitamin B5 and ceramides for hydration and barrier support. Best applied on damp skin to lock in moisture. It can cause irritation or dryness for some, especially in low humidity, and frequently pills 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
- Hydrates skin with 2% hyaluronic acid plus B5 and ceramides
- Lightweight, sinks in quickly, good for layering
- Inexpensive compared to similar hydrating serums
Watch out for
- Can cause redness, irritation, or burning on sensitive or eczema-prone skin
- Tends to pill, especially under makeup if not fully absorbed
- May exacerbate dryness in very dry or low-humidity climates
Product details
Use caution
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Real Reddit threads — 337 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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“i moisture with laneige hyaluronic gel moisturizer.”
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“i’ve been moisturizing with the laneige blue hyaluronic moisturizer.”
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