Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated September 3, 2026
2% hyaluronic acid boosts hydration but may irritate sensitive or acne-prone skin.
What the community says
A 2% hyaluronic acid serum intended for hydration and barrier support, best on damp skin to avoid dryness. It suits many with dehydrated or combination skin but can cause irritation or breakouts for sensitive or acne-prone users. Texture issues like tackiness and pilling occur, especially under makeup.
What this means for you
Backed by 23 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 2 more.
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Watch out for
- Can cause breakouts especially in acne-prone or sensitive users.
- Often feels sticky, pilling under makeup unless carefully layered.
- May dry out skin if applied to dry skin or in low humidity climates.
Product details
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Real Reddit threads — 360 mentions across 23 threads
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 on Reddit, in one place — 23 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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Dupes & Alternatives
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10 shared traits
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