Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated August 19, 2026
2% hyaluronic acid with ceramides boosts hydration for dehydrated skin; pilling common.
What the community says
Hydrating serum with 2% HA and ceramic ingredients designed to plump and soothe dehydrated skin. Best applied on damp skin to prevent dryness. The texture can pill under makeup or heavier moisturizers, which frustrates many users.
What this means for you
Backed by 24 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 2 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Boosts skin hydration with 2% hyaluronic acid and ceramides
- Lightweight texture that layers easily and suits combination skin
- Frequently recommended to support skin barrier repair after irritation
Watch out for
- Can pill and form a sticky layer, especially under makeup
- Some users report increased dryness if applied on dry skin or in dry climates
- Known to cause irritation or breakouts for sensitive or acne-prone skin
Product details
Use caution
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Real Reddit threads — 333 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”
Positive
“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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