Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated October 8, 2026
Damp-skin HA serum that plumps dehydration; sticky and can pill.
What the community says
A hyaluronic acid serum with panthenol and glycerin that people mainly use for dehydration and post-retinoid tightness. Best on damp skin under moisturizer, especially if your barrier is cranky. Dry climates and heavy layering can make it feel sticky or useless.
What this means for you
Backed by 26 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 3 more.
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What the science says vs. what Reddit says
Dehydration
Some evidence
Hyaluronic Acid: 2 studies tested it on its own. See all 3 studies
On Reddit: After stronger peels, people reach for it when actives leave their skin irritated. 107 mentions
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 404 mentions across 26 threads
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 on Reddit, in one place — 26 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 3 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”
Positive
“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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