The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 is a water-based serum that combines low, medium, and high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid molecules and a next-generation HA crosspolymer to support hydration to multiple layers of the skin. It also contains pro-vitamin B5 to enhance hydration at the outer layers of the skin, resulting in smoother, plumper skin. The serum is formulated to target dryness and is suited to all skin types.
Positive:
- Provides short and long-term hydration
- Smooths and plumps the skin
- Absorbs fast
- Leaves skin feeling soft and smooth
- Affordable
- Vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free
Negative:
- May not deliver all-day hydration
- Slightly off-putting scent
- May dry out the skin
Ingredients or materials:
- Water (aqua): the most common skincare ingredient that hydrates the skin
- Sodium Hyaluronate: a form of hyaluronic acid that hydrates the skin
- Panthenol: a form of vitamin B5 that enhances hydration at the outer layers of the skin
- Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract: a type of red algae that has antioxidant and soothing properties
- Glycerin: a moisturizer/humectant that hydrates the skin
- Pentylene Glycol: a solvent that also has moisturizing properties
- Propanediol: a solvent that also has moisturizing properties
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6: a texturizer that enhances the texture of the formulation
- PPG-26-Buteth-26: a surfactant that helps to emulsify and stabilize the formulation
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil: a surfactant that helps to emulsify and stabilize the formulation[[2]](https://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/formulas-products/anti-aging-face/...
